That desire drives our insistence on working with only the best, solid materials. The use of composites and veneers is widespread in our industry, and not without reason. These techniques allow for economical, efficient, repeatable production schedules, so they’re the standard in commercial furniture. Here at Cannon Hill, though, we don’t do repeatable; each piece that leaves our shop is a one-off, designed and hand-built for a specific customer and their needs. 

By building solid wood furniture, every board milled right here in our Roxbury workshop, we give our furniture the best possible chance to last its longest possible life. Solid-wood construction allows, for example, for the possibility of refinishing — many times, even — over the years if and when the need arises. Furniture that’s made with lesser construction methods doesn’t even take that consideration into account. It’s made, fundamentally, to be disposable. We just can’t stomach that proposition.

A sideboard like this one, with stylish, timeless design, epitomizes our theory of furniture making. It’s made from solid walnut, a species equally at home in traditional and contemporary furniture and interior design. It’s finished with oil, for durability, beauty, and re-applicability. And it features subtle details that may not jump off the page, but that will catch the discerning eye. Instead of fastening hardware for door handles and drawer pulls, we hand-mortised recesses, which cast subtle shadows and demonstrate dimensionality. This piece shares a room in a beautiful Westford, Massachussetts home with this custom walnut table, and they create a stunning sense of continuity.

We don’t build things the easy way, but we do build things the right way — or at least our right way. This ethos of building isn’t for everyone, but if handmade, considered, heirloom-quality furniture is for you, then give us a call.