We are pleased to announce that Linear Fine Woodworking had quite a night at the 36th Annual ASID Design Excellence Awards. We took home several awards, received an honorable mention, and one of our newest projects won first place for Residence Over 6,000 sq. ft. We’d like to congratulate our partner, Angelica Henry on her first place award in that category.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Arizona North Chapter announced these at the red carpet gala held on August 11, 2012 at the Arizona Biltmore. The best-of-the-best received awards based on submitted interior design projects from more than 20 categories, including residential, commercial, healthcare, and sustainability.

The winners will also be featured in the September 2012 issues of Phoenix Home & Garden and Phoenix Magazine. Be sure to get your copy and check out our first place award in the Industry Partner – Product Design category in this month’s issue. It features our innovative barn-style sliding doors for a custom bar as well as a few other great projects we’re proud to be a part of.

FIRST PLACE - INDUSTRY PARTNER PRODUCT DESIGN

ALLAN ROSENTHAL, INDUSTRY PARTNER

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THIRD PLACE - INDUSTRY PARTNER PRODUCT DESIGN

ALLAN ROSENTHAL, INDUSTRY PARTNER

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SECOND PLACE - INDUSTRY PARTNER PRODUCT DESIGN

ALLAN ROSENTHAL, INDUSTRY PARTNER

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HONORABLE MENTION - INDUSTRY PARTNER PRODUCT DESIGN

ALLAN ROSENTHAL, INDUSTRY PARTNER

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This is a hand carved cocktail table.

I hope you like it.

Veneers – What Every Designer Should Know
Quite often a prospective client visiting Linear Fine Woodworking’s showroom will touch a piece of furniture or point to a photo of a custom kitchen or entertainment center and ask, “What is this made of?”

The answers are exotic and enticing: “Hawaiian Koa,” “Mapa Burl,” “Swiss Pearwood,” “Drope Mahogany,” “Block-mottled Anigre,” “Ribbon Sapele,” “Macassar Ebony,” and “Etimoe”. All of these rare wood species, and hundreds of others, are wonderfully elegant and sophisticated both in name and appearance. However, few people outside the design and manufacturing community understand how veneers are made and how they are used in the construction of fine custom cabinetry and furniture.

So what is veneer, exactly?

Veneer Is Better!
Let’s start by destroying a myth. Wood veneer is not merely an inexpensive alternative to solid wood construction. Building from solid wood is not only prohibitively expensive, but will invariably result in an unstable piece of furniture susceptible to the effects of climate, age, and the propensity for wood to “move”, split, and warp over time. Not good for the heirloom buffet or bedroom set. Laying veneer over a substrate of MDF (medium density fiberboard) or furniture-grade particleboard ensures stability and protects the beauty and value of custom furniture for many, many years. Solid wood may be used for details and accents, but for cabinets, tables, and wall units the best value is to use high-quality wood veneer.

Entertaining comes naturally in this inviting and well-appointed kitchen space in Phoenix, Arizona.  Brazilian Rosewood, with its deep brown and red tones, tie this kitchen remodel to the wood ceilings and support of the existing home.  Properly choosing wood determines the unique character of each project.  We also respect the environmental impact when using rare and beautiful woods for cabinetry.

We are your premier company for Phoenix Custom Cabinets and woodworking  We have confidence in the inherent quality of our products.  We strive for excellence in each and every project. Phoenix based Linear Fine Woodworking is both cutting-edge and old-fashioned.  Our finishing process is done the old way… by hand. It’s a complex process that takes time, a keen eye, and an artistic touch.

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Each Linear Fine Woodworking creation is a work of art made just for you. Whether it’s kitchen cabinetry, a wall unit, or a home theatre unit, innovation in design and construction is a hallmark of Linear Fine Woodworking products. Our goal is to design one-of-a-kind pieces that combine furniture and cabinetry with fine art. Located in Phoenix, Arizona we’ve been designing custom furniture and cabinetry for over 20 years.