Our frames are made using locally milled natural hardwoods. We pride ourselves on providing quality design and craftsmanship that accentuates the wood’s natural beauty. However, like all products of nature, no two pieces are alike. Even the same wood growing in different locales can vary significantly even though it is the same species. 

Piano Action Maple: Maple is our most frequently used wood species for framing. It's a light, blonde colored wood with a smooth, closed-grain pattern that deepens over time from exposure to UV light and oxygen, developing a honey-gold patina. It is a popular choice for its durability and neutral tone. We finish our natural maple with beeswax or water based clear coats. We use maple moulding as the base for our hand applied or solid sprayed finishes. Whitewashed maple (aka pickled white) is a popular finish. 

Black American Walnut: Walnut is a rich, dark hardwood with a distinctive tight grain pattern that ranges from straight to wavy. Walnut can vary in colors from its more commonly known state of deep chocolate or coffee to lighter browns with gray, purple, or reddish tints. Unlike other woods, walnut will slightly lighten over time. This process can be lessened with proper care and upkeep.

White Oak: Oak is a robust and durable hardwood with a light to medium brown color. Oak’s grain pattern is generally straight, with an uneven texture that makes it unique. It has a classic, timeless look when left natural.

Sapele: Sapele is an exotic wood commonly known for its similarity to African Mahogany. It has a reddish-brown color with a distinctive ribbon-like grain pattern. Its rich, warm tone gives the frames a luxurious and elegant look.

Ash: Ash is a durable and lightweight hardwood. It has a soft, pale, buttery color that can range from almost white to a deep brown due to exposure to UV light and oxygen over time. It has a unique straight grain and a medium to coarse texture. We take advantage of ash’s open grain texture for our colored grain infills. 

Cherry: Cherry is a warm-toned hardwood known for its smooth, closed-grain pattern, much like that of maple. Cherry wood is unique for its reddish-brown color that deepens over time as it is exposed to light. This process is most noticeable in the first six months of light exposure. It is highly durable and resistant to cracking and warping.