Field Notes

3 Reasons We Chose ACRE for Our Outdoor Collection

When designing our outdoor furniture collection, we knew we needed to be thoughtful when choosing the materials. With exposure to UV rays, moisture, insects, and other environmental factors, the...

Posted in Design, Project, resources, restaurant, Inspiration, Made in USA, outdoor, product design, biophilic design, sustainability

Choose Solid Hardwood Tabletops for Beauty & Durability

For new locations and refreshes, consider using solid hardwood tabletops over other tabletop materials. Here are a few reasons why solid hardwood is a great choice for restaurants:

 

Posted in Design, Project, resources, restaurant, American Hardwood, Inspiration, Made in USA, table, lightly toasted, product design, biophilic design, tabletops

A Fresh Take on the Classic Hamburger Stand: Fatburger by FAT Brands

Since 2020, we’ve collaborated with FAT Brands to produce furniture for their Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express locations.

Posted in Design, Project, resources, restaurant, American Hardwood, Inspiration, Made in USA, transit chair, table, product design, biophilic design, tabletops

A Scalable & Sustainable Furniture Package for Next Level Burger, a Growing Vegan QSR Concept

We partnered with the teams at Next Level Burger and Chipman Design Architecture to design and build a furniture package that not only suits their branding but also aligns with their core values.

Posted in Design, Project, resources, restaurant, American Hardwood, Inspiration, Made in USA, transit chair, table, product design, biophilic design, tabletops

New at Crow Works: Outdoor Tables & Seating

Crow Works is proud to introduce our collection of outdoor products! We focused on creating a set of durable, versatile products with clean and modern silhouettes using materials that will withstand...

Posted in commercial, Crow Works, Design, furniture, restaurant, American Hardwood, Hospitality, Made in USA, manufacturing, Middle American, chair, product design, color

Building a Furniture Package

We love working with our clients to develop furniture packages that connect with their brand aesthetic and design goals using high-quality, American-made products. Using the right mix of products...

Posted in Design, Project, resources, restaurant, Inspiration, Made in USA, transit chair, chair, lightly toasted, product design, biophilic design

Designing a Repeatable Restaurant Floor Plan

Crow Works is your one-stop-shop for all of your commercial dining room needs. From chairs, stools, and tables of various styles and heights to booths and banquettes, we have durable products that...

Posted in commercial, Crow Works, Design, furniture, restaurant, American Hardwood, Hospitality, Made in USA, manufacturing, Middle American, chair, product design, color

Booth vs. Banquette: What's the Difference?

The terms “booth” and “banquette” are often used interchangeably, but there are some subtle differences between the two variations. Kind of like how all bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is...

Posted in commercial, Crow Works, Design, furniture, restaurant, American Hardwood, Hospitality, Made in USA, manufacturing, Middle American, chair, product design, color

2020 Year in Review

Through all the ups and downs of 2020, one of our values was consistently applied: collaboration. From collaborating in new ways as a team to Zoom calls with clients, collaboration was a key...

Posted in American Made, commercial, Crow Works, Crow Works Product, Design, furniture, American Hardwood, Made in USA, manufacturing, Natural

Meet the Dalton

Our Canteen chair and stools have served our clients very well, but we wanted to make some adjustments to the design to reduce weight while improving comfort and durability. As a result, we created...
Posted in commercial, Crow Works, Design, furniture, restaurant, American Hardwood, Hospitality, Made in USA, manufacturing, Middle American, chair, product design, color
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