DUNBARTON
MADE IN HISTORIC
NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA
EST. 2017
The central ethos and animating spirit of Blissmade is 'The Finest Kind'. It represents the highest form of good, in the Platonic sense, that is singular, perfect, eternal, and unknowable. It is the intended destination of our work, building upon four cornerstones of materials, purpose, soul, and durability.
MATERIALS
The inherent beauty of our natural world transcends culture and time. To harness and honor this universal truth we use only the finest selection of native solid hardwood timber. This beauty is translated to the final product by employing the material as close as possible to how it exists in nature.
SOUL
Furnituremaking is the art of human mind and hands sorting the beautiful chaos of natural materials into an order that serves purpose. If done properly, the object that results becomes a valued part of the life of the person for which it was made. These objects take on memories, and are often passed down generations, the value of them is measured in Soul.
PURPOSE
The difference between a stack of wood and a piece of furniture is Purpose. We have little interest in beautiful & useless objects which already exist in abundance. Our furniture must always perform it's intended function intuitively and flawlessly. It must become indispensable to its owner.
DURABILITY
An object that gains value over time maintains purpose and is made with a properly timeless aesthetic. Blissmade furniture is made with solid hardwood and traditional techniques that have been proven over centuries. Our aesthetic and proportions are inspired by the greats in furniture making, architecture, art, and other fields of human-centered design.
A Local
Company With
Family Values
Meet the
Masters
Robert Bliss
MASTER FURNITUREMAKER
Dedicated father and husband, grandson of noted furnituremaker Robert F. Bliss and painter Amparo Amor. Beginning in his father's shop at an early age making furniture from recycled skis, a passion for art, furniture, and design has been at his core ever since. Robert founded Blissmade in 2017 and continues his intense dedication to his craft.
"Cairo"
Black Mouth Curr
Lover of his kids & chasing turkeys
Bill "The Duke" Morse
MASTER FURNITUREMAKER
Known formally to locals as "The Duke of Dunbarton", Bill is nothing short of a living legend. In addition to making his living for 50+ years as a maker of exquisite antique reproduction furniture, Bill is a dedicated student of history and art. He is one of the world authorities on White Mountain art.
"Columbus"
Clumber Spaniel
Lover of paint can lids & lying down
We are a limited-production shop focused on maintaining a small and efficient footprint. Without the overhead costs associated with larger operations, such as showrooms and sales teams, we can invest more of our customers' dollars into creating the finest furniture using the best materials available.
Customization is our specialty. While larger companies must pause entire production lines to meet customer requests, all of our furniture and cabinetry is 'Benchmade,' crafted one piece at a time from start to finish by a single skilled artisan.
Business Details
Contact
603-759-6486
Robert@blissmadefurniture.com
Address
20 Old Hopkinton Rd.
Dunbarton, NH 03046
Opening Hours
Our shop is open by appointment only.