Field Notes

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

2020 Product and Finish Updates

At Crow Works, we have been diligently streamlining our client experience to make it easier and more seamless to order our products.

In addition, our team has been working incredibly hard this...

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

25 Years of Grit & Ingenuity

In 1995, we started Crow Works in a quaint 1,200 square foot store, and for three straight years, we worked every day, evening, and weekend. Why? We believed that we had a bigger mission and purpose....

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

WOOD EDUCATION: HARDWOOD VS. LAMINATE OR VENEER

Why do we use solid hardwoods vs. laminate?

Laminate tabletops can be a good short term option; they're inexpensive, come in many colors and patterns, and are easily accessible. However, laminate...

Posted in education, American Hardwood, American White Oak, Forestry, American Black Walnut

WOOD EDUCATION: GRAIN CHARACTER

Wood grain is an iconic look that outlasts trends, and brings the organic beauty of the outdoors in with every piece of furniture we create. The rich character of a board is created due to the growth...

Posted in education, American Hardwood, American White Oak, Forestry, American Black Walnut

WOOD EDUCATION: SUSTAINABILITY

The natural world is at the root of everything we do.

We utilize American hardwoods as the cornerstone of our work, however, we recognize the effects our wood usage can have on the world around us....

Posted in education, American Hardwood, American White Oak, Forestry, American Black Walnut

How a Tabletop is Made

Each of our table tops are hand-made, from scratch, custom created for every client. From raw lumber to a finished table ready for your dinner rush, each is made with a dedication to the details and...

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

WOOD EDUCATION: OAK AND WALNUT

OAK AND WALNUT

We use wood in almost every product we create here at Crow Works. To us, wood is more than a material; it is an integral part of who we are, and we are continuously inspired by the...

Posted in education, American Hardwood, American White Oak, American Black Walnut
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