the creative process....
Mason's Handcrafted Furniture
Mason Walsh of Hopkinton, New Hampshire has found his special niche by building unique rustic furniture. When you view one of Mason's creations, you have the feeling that it is "right," that it is made to a formula that has stood the test of time. His pieces look like they may have been rescued from another time and place and re-purposed.
It is on closer inspection that you see that although rough in appearance, Mason's furniture is smooth to the touch. And then you notice little things like odd-shaped wooden plugs, railroad spikes for handles, recycled hardware, and tree branches.
Then your eye starts to note that knots, bark inclusions, blue stain, saw marks and checks, all things that we try to avoid in our projects, are all woven into a cohesive rhythm in the patina of Mason's work. Once again, every "imperfection" is part of the perfection of the pieces.
Mason doesn't limit his use of materials. One piece can incorporate several species of lumber. He freely admits that he often finds "just the right piece" in his discard bin. He mixes heavy table tops with delicate metal legs. He rounds out odd-shaped pieces with symmetric glass tops.
Let Mason's imagination inspire you - you can view
 more of his pieces online at his website (you can use the link below or at the top of this page.) He also has pieces on display in our showroom. Take a look the next time you stop in.
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