1. What is the difference between Standard, Premium, Heritage, and Vintage finishes?

A Standard Finish is a transparent stain that has no distressing.

A Premium Finish is either a “Distressed” or “Antique” finish.

• A “Distressed” finish has small nicks, dings, and dents applied to give the furniture an aged look.
• An “Antique” finish is a paint that has worn areas of rub through, it has NO distressing.

A Heritage Finish is a heavily distressed rustic look – table tops have scrapes, splits, large wormhole areas, and chiseled and worn edges.

A Vintage Finish reflects the look of a well cared for antique. There are many little scratches and markings, with some more heavily concentrate scratch areas. Wormhole areas are smaller than those found in the Heritage Finish, and edges have soft, subtle wear.

2. What is the difference between a Smooth top, Hand Hewn top, and Planked top?
A Smooth top is what the name implies, a standard dining table top without any texture applied.A Hand Hewn top mimics a time before machines made flat smooth table tops – it has a slightly uneven surface with a subtle texture and tactile appeal (please see catalog photo).A Planked top is hand sanded by our New England artisans to create panels within the table top that are raised with varying thickness. There are no grooves between the panels (otherwise known as “crumb catchers”).

3. I don’t see the size I need, is it possible to custom order a size?
We are often able to produce special table sizes. In order to determine if we are able to produce a custom size, you will need to fax us the exact top size, shape, edge style, and base style. Our engineers will then determine if this can be made, and if so, we will provide you with a price and lead time.

4. Can I order a Distressed or Heritage finish without the distress marks?
Yes, the Distressed finish will still have the fly speck and glaze found in the finish color, but there will be no distress marks. Heritage Finishes will still have the same dry brush techniques and/or two tone color, but there will be no distress marks, scrapes, worn edges, etc.For No Distressing, mark your “Finish color name - NO Distressing” (for example “Gold - NO Distressing” or “Fruitwood - NO Distressing). If you also don’t wish to have the fly speck applied, mark the order “Finish color name - NO Distressing, NO Fly speck”. Pricing for these custom finishes is at the Heritage/Vintage price level.

5. Will my arm chair fit under the table apron?
Different chair styles have different arm heights, along with varying apron widths for leg base tables and pedestal base tables. These dimensions can be found on the price list and ordering information pages to help you calculate the fit.

6. I want to use my own fabric for my chairs, how much yardage do I need to send?
Please see page 17 of the price list, “COM & Fabric Upgrade Information”, for complete details on yardage requirements for each chair style as well as ordering information.

7. How do I price Grade B fabrics and Leather on my chairs?
Please see page 17 of the price list, “COM & Fabric Upgrade Information”, it has a chart with the up charge information for each chair style.

8. Can I two-tone the finish on my tables and chairs?Yes, you can specify one color for the table base and apron and a different finish color for the table top   On wood seat chairs and stools, you can specify one finish color for the frame and another finish color for the wood seat.