Vermont handcrafted solid wood furniture construction with dovetail joinery and lifetime guarantee by Thurston
Why Vermont Made Furniture

Construction Details - Handcrafted by Thurston

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Lifetime Guarantee

Your furniture is built specifically for you, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless style. We proudly offer a lifetime guarantee on every piece of fine Thurston furniture.

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Handcrafted Start to Finish

From rough to refined, our solid wood furniture undergoes a meticulous furniture-making process, starting in the rough mill area of our factory and finishing in the wrapping area for direct shipment to you. This attention to detail ensures the highest quality in every handcrafted piece.

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Sustainable Solid Wood

Our furniture is crafted using eco-friendly methods with sustainably harvested North American hardwoods from well-managed forests. This commitment to sustainability ensures that our furniture is not just beautiful and durable but also respectful of our planet.

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Made Locally in Vermont

Our furniture makers are both colleagues and members of the local community. They receive equitable compensation for their significant skills and are guaranteed a living wage within a safe and healthy work environment.

Expert Vermont furniture maker handcrafting heirloom quality solid wood furniture
Premium sustainably-harvested American hardwood lumber including cherry, maple, walnut and oak used for exceptional furniture durability and natural beauty

Sustainable Harvested Solid Wood

  • USA Grown Hardwood Lumber
  • Solid Cherry, Maple, Walnut and Oak
Hand-cut English dovetail drawer joint detail demonstrating superior craftsmanship and long-lasting furniture construction without nails or staples

Enhanced Drawer Construction

  • Solid wood drawer fronts
  • 1/2”- thick solid wood backs and sides
  • 1/4-inch-thick maple veneer bottoms for added strength
  • Fully finished inside and out, providing a smooth and luxurious feel
  • Drawer joinery is crafted precisely using finger (English) dovetail joints
Elegant solid cherry wood dresser featuring dovetail drawer construction, smooth gliding hardware, and timeless Vermont craftsmanship for bedroom storage

Drawer Glides

  • Whisper quiet, soft close concealed under-mounted slides
  • Adjustable drawer settings
  • Simple removal of drawers
Solid wood case construction with reinforced metal tubular bar, anti-tip safety features, and precision-engineered drawer glides for lasting performance

Solid Wood Case Construction

  • Double dressers are reinforced with a hidden, 54-inch-long, 3⁄4-inch metal tubular bar to prevent sagging
  • Tops, sides, legs, parting rails, and spreaders are made from solid wood, ensuring high quality
  • Case pieces are equipped with an anti-tip interlocking drawer system as required
Professional application of USA-formulated nitrocellulose lacquer finish that is formaldehyde-free with extremely low VOC levels for safe, durable protection

Extremely Durable Formaldehyde Free Finishes

  • Our nitrocellulose lacquer finishes are always formulated in the USA
  • Formaldehyde free
  • Extremely low levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
  • Stain Color options available upon request
Solid hardwood platform bed with thick Luan base, premium side-mounted metal storage drawer runners, and sturdy construction designed for mattress-only use

Solid Wood Bed Construction

  • Headboards, footboards, and bed rails are made from solid wood
  • Premium platform bed construction features a 1/2-inch thick Luan base (3/4-inch for twin size) and is designed for use with a mattress only
  • A box spring mattress is not required
  • The premium side-mounted metal storage drawer runners allow for full extension

Bed Bottom Height - Support Leg Height
• Standard Nonstorage Bed 12.75” H - 11.5” H
• Storage Bed 16.25” H - 15” H
• Captain's Bed 19.75” H - NA
• Sheffield & Amesbury Beds 8.25” H - 7” H

Clearance Underneath Bed Rail

• Standard Nonstorage Bed 10.125” H
• Storage Bed 5.25” H

Bed Rails

• Standard Nonstorage Beds 1” x 6.25”
• Storage Rails 1” x 11.75”
• Sheffield Rails 1” x 7”

Many of our beds accommodate adjustable mattresses. Please note this when placing your order so we can adjust the frame accordingly.