Our Woods in Detail
Shown below is an extensive--but not exhaustive--gallery of the local and regional species of woods from which we craft our chairs. Tappan Chairs can be made entirely of one species, or in mixed woods. Figured varieties (bird's eye, curl, etc.) can be likewise incorporated where appropriate. As noted in the captions, not all woods or figured varieties of woods are available for all elements of a chair (based largely on their working characteristics).
All woods offer within their species a variety of hues. Most vary in color and grain along a relatively narrow spectrum. However some are more radical--such as red maple, which can range from creamy white, to reddish pink, to gray. What is shown here is essentially an "average" specimen. Should a given batch of wood deviate significantly from this norm, we would be in touch with you to make sure it suits you. In the event that you should have a specific preference, we are happy to try and track down a "flavor", as well!
Finally, we wish to give great thanks to Eric Meier and The Wood Database for their permission to reproduce these images from their wonderful website. It is an essential and handy online reference for any woodworker, and we use it regularly. It is likewise well and accessibly written for casual reading by the curious lay person!
All woods offer within their species a variety of hues. Most vary in color and grain along a relatively narrow spectrum. However some are more radical--such as red maple, which can range from creamy white, to reddish pink, to gray. What is shown here is essentially an "average" specimen. Should a given batch of wood deviate significantly from this norm, we would be in touch with you to make sure it suits you. In the event that you should have a specific preference, we are happy to try and track down a "flavor", as well!
Finally, we wish to give great thanks to Eric Meier and The Wood Database for their permission to reproduce these images from their wonderful website. It is an essential and handy online reference for any woodworker, and we use it regularly. It is likewise well and accessibly written for casual reading by the curious lay person!
The same slideshow from above is replicated in duplicate below to assist in pairing selections.
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