Built For Life
At Jos. Lamerton we strive to build furniture that will hold up to the brutality life and family can have on a piece. This process begins with lumber selection and ends with finishes that enhance and sustain the beauty of the wood for generations. Every element in between is no exception. Our designs and workmanship center around every detail withstanding the test of time with simplicity and strength that can only come from exceptional Design, Joinery, Craftsmanship and Materials.
Designs
It all begins with attention to detail. Many different factors play into a design. At Jos. Lamerton we begin with function and comfort. It is crucial that a piece feels seamless when in use. Whether this means a credenza with usable space, the comfort of a chair or a dining table that seats all around with no leg intrusions, function and comfort come first.
For furniture to last generations, one must design within the nature of the materials. Due to the nature of wood, poor design can turn a beautiful masterpiece into little more than scrap wood in a few short years. Selecting materials to match function and designing within their limits is fundamental to sustainability.
Joinery
Joinery is often the focal point in many of our designs. This can only be accomplished because of the skill of our craftsmen. A well executed joint is not only unbeatable in strength, but also beautiful to the eyes and to the touch.
Different joinery have different strengths for a variety of applications. Dovetails, Mortise and Tenons, Through Wedged Tenons, Cross Pinned Tenons, Bow-Ties, Half Lap, and many more are used to sustain a piece’s integrity. Strength is the priority when selecting and executing a joint, but beauty is an acceptable consequence.
Craftsmanship
“He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
― Saint Francis of Assisi
“Built For Family, Built For Life - the intentions behind each piece created, and the story of our craftsman whose passion for their work is evident in their creations.”
—Joseph Lamerton