Honesty.
Utility .
Simplicity.
Blissmade is a limited-production manufacturer of furniture and cabinetry. Our work is true heirloom quality, made with carefully selected hardwood timber and proven traditional methods of construction.
BESPOKE DESIGN
CONSULT DIRECTLY WITH THE CRAFTSMAN
Blissmade offers a no-cost, no-obligation consultation directly with the craftsman who will be making your furniture start-to-finish. We can work with an existing design, execute a faithful antique reproduction, or come up with something completely new and original. Each step of the process is done by hand, starting with a hand drafted design.
BIRDSEYE MAPLE
Characterized by numerous swirling burls in a distinctive pattern. What causes this phenomenon is unknown but it is exceedingly rare, occurring only in 1/10 of 1% of all maple trees.
AMERICAN CHERRY
The distinctive color and grain pattern of cherry has made it a favorite of American furniture makers for centuries. Finished cherry has a smooth, silky texture and the color deepens as it ages.
TIGER MAPLE
Also known as curly maple, fiddleback maple, or quilted maple. Characterized by a distortion in the growth of the tree that creates a pattern separate from the grain of the wood.
BLACK WALNUT
One of the most prized American hardwoods. Characterized by its dark chocolate brown color and distinctive grain patterns. Used widely in both American traditional and contemporary furniture.
PREMIUM HARDWOODS
ONLY THE FINEST MATERIALS
We work closely with mills, distributors, and importers to find lumber with superior grain, character, and color. Some of the most desirable wood for furniture making in the world come from New England Forests and whenever possible we try to source our lumber from within 100 miles of our shop. We take great care when arranging lumber to ensure proper grain match, consistent color, and an overall pleasing appearance. When crafting furniture using solely solid hardwood boards, each tree varies in tone, character, and grain, making each piece of furniture truly one of a kind.
Blissmade Signature American Hardwoods
Birdseye Maple | American Cherry
Tiger Maple | Black Walnut
American Furniture Woods
Flame Birch | White Oak | Rustic Oak | Ash
Rock Maple | Hickory | Poplar | Butternut
Cedar | Eastern White Pine | and more!
Exotic Imported Hardwood
Brazilian Tigerwood | Genuine Mahogany | Sipo
Sapele | Lacewood | Purpleheart | Cocobolo
Teak | Iroko | Wenge | Leopardwood | and more!
TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION
TESTED AND PROVEN BY TIME
Traditional joinery relies on the geometry of the joint itself to carry a structural load and will outperform any modern fastening method when cut and fitted properly. The joinery in Blissmade furniture is the same joinery used in furniture hundreds of years old that is still in use today. Using these time-tested construction methods ensures that our furniture will last for generations.
Hand Scraped
Table Top
Pinned Mortise & Tenon
Wedged Through Tenon
SUPERIOR FINISHES
DURABLE AND BEAUTIFUL
Blissmade finishes are not only durable, they also accentuate the natural beauty of the wood and have a pleasing texture.
Traditional Varnish
Masterfully applied by an expert with 40+ years of experience finishing fine furniture, Blissmade traditional varnish finishes are as beautiful as they are durable. This is the finish of choice for traditional and reproduction pieces.
Hand Rubbed Oil
Blissmade Oil finishes enhance the natural look and feel of the wood and leave a low-sheen matte finish. The oil we use molecularly bonds with the wood fibers for incredible durability and longevity.
Premium Paints
Our lacquer paints and traditional milk paints are available in a wide variety of colors. We are able to achieve tasteful texturing and antiquing effects and offer a full line of historically accurate colors.