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Middle of Nowhere Ohio?

Killbuck, Ohio. A town in Holmes County rich with three things: the Amish, rolling landscapes, and the new hub for hardwood furniture manufacturing. There are several reasons for this conglomeration...

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

Serving Sustainable Products at Panera Bread

Panera Bread‘s commitment to sustainability and supporting the environment extends beyond its menu. In 2022, we started our partnership with Panera to provide beautifully crafted tabletops and mobile...

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

Welcome to the Family!

We're excited to add a new banquette design to our modular front-of-house offerings. The Logan looks great in a linear banquette setup, but can also be doubled up for booth formats.

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

Practicing Sustainability

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” — Native Proverb

This timeless lesson was brought home to us when we were children. Our parents (ad nauseam, we...

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

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

Benefits of Buying American Made Furniture

When purchasing your restaurant’s furniture, there are many factors to consider. Vendor selection, product mix, materials, durability, lead times, and finishes…the list goes on and on. Unfortunately,...

Posted in American Made, education, Project, American Hardwood, Inspiration, Made in USA, Middle American, Natural, American White Oak, sustainability

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
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