INSIGHTS FROM THE EXPERTS
Heywood-Wakefield: Classic 20th-Century American Furniture Reinvented for Today
Heywood-Wakefield’s story spans nearly two centuries of Real American Hardwood® furniture-making. The company was established in 1897 in Gardner, Massachusetts, after the merger of Heywood Brothers (founded in 1826) and Wakefield Company (1855). By the 1930s, its...
FROM THE PROS
Sustainability, Natural Materials, and the Future of American Hardwoods
In a recent article discussing 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Architecture in 2026, sustainability and the use of natural building materials were highlighted as two of the most influential forces shaping the built environment. As architects, designers, and consumers...
WHAT’S TRENDING
How to Use Thermally Modified American Hardwood in Your Home
Thermally modified Real American Hardwood® is a durable, sustainable product gaining traction in U.S. home design. Developed in Finland in the 1990s, the process involves heating wood to over 400°F in a low-oxygen chamber, permanently altering its cellular structure...
Six Perfect Pieces: American Hardwood Furniture for Today’s Home
Solid wood has always been the gold standard when it comes to high-quality home furniture. “Whether it’s something major like a dining table and chairs or a smaller item like a nightstand, making it with Real American Hardwood® will ensure that it’s not only strong...
The American Hardwood Information Center
is the authoritative resource for consumers and professionals seeking information about American Hardwoods. With the goal of promoting the use of American Hardwood products ranging from flooring, cabinetry and furniture, to millwork and building materials in both residential and commercial applications, the Center offers advice from industry experts on design trends, care and maintenance, installation, finishing and professional specifying.