We are so accustomed to furniture made of sawdust, it is thrilling to view the warmth and texture of fine wood chairs and tables, made with love. Thanks for this.
Roselyn M.
Online swatches may not accurately portray the color of the furniture finish.
One of our most beloved hardwoods, cherry is dense, with a close, straight, and finely textured grain. Its natural tones are orange, brown, and red, which can be accentuated by a light stain. While working with cherry is challenging, the end product is always beautiful.
Both locally and regionally sourced.
Light Cherry
Fruitwood Cherry
Antique Cherry
Oak has always been valued for its durability and dramatic, distinctive grain. While there are hundreds of oak species, most in North America, white and red oak are the more commonly used.
Both locally and regionally sourced.
Antique Oak
Natural Oak
Long prized for sophistication and elegance, walnut is a distinctive, tight-grained dark brown with mauve overtones. It was especially popular in the early twentieth century and has been rediscovered by twenty-first century designers who appreciate its velvety finish.
Both locally and regionally sourced.
Walnut
When mature and ready for harvesting, farmed mahogany trees are one of the largest species—resulting in greater timber yield and unusually wide boards uncompromised by knots or other irregularities. Mahogany has long been prized for its reddish-brown satin ribbon grain and is one of the world’s most treasured natural products.
Clore sources two types of African mahogany: Khaya and Sapele. Our supplier’s strict lumber import standards ensure a quality mahogany that machines and finishes beautifully.
Red Mahogany
Brown Mahogany
Fiber rush seats, signature features of Clore chairs, are constructed locally of tightly twisted kraft paper cording. Originating over one hundred years ago, fiber rush was developed as an alternative to imported rattan reed, and weaving fiber rush seats has become a cherished craft. Our rush seats are lacquered for greater strength and durability. Turn your seated piece over and you will see initials. All of our craftsmen/women who "seat" chairs work from their homes and are proud to mark the underpart of their beautifully completed seated piece with their initials.
