The Grove
WHERE DESIGN + CRAFTSMANSHIP TAKE ROOT
The Case for Wood
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In a world overflowing with surface options, it’s easy to assume that “solid surface” automatically means strength and longevity. But that’s not the whole story. Natural wood delivers warmth, resilience, and lasting value that many composite or stone materials can’t match; and with the rising cost of natural stones, quartz, and quartzite, designers are taking another look at wood for good reason.
Welcome to The Grove
A gathering of Rustbelt’s exceptional projects and informative articles to inspire and educate your design process.
Dine & Design: It’s All About the Atmosphere
The process of selecting and creating custom furniture can be exciting and rewarding, but it’s important to understand what to look for and when bespoke is the best choice.
Ahead of the Curve
From onion-shaped bases at Equinox in New York to turned table legs at Valle Oceanside, we look at why rounded, curved furniture keeps dominating design, and the psychology behind why we're drawn to it.
Gather Around
As the holidays approach, we look at why the dining table, like this 9-foot walnut chef's table at The Marc Restaurant, is more than furniture. It's where gathering happens, and why the wood you choose shapes how a space feels.