The Adriance Distinction

All of our drawers are constructed with authentic hand-cut dovetails. This traditional method is very strong, aesthetically pleasing and enhances the intrinsic value of our furniture as well. Drawer sides and bottoms are always hand-planed, clear New England White Pine.

The ancient "Mortise and Tenon" joint secures all of our tables, chairs, cases, doors and beds. This time honored method of construction is renowned for its lasting integrity. Mortise and Tenon joinery distinguishes all heirloom furniture of investment value.

Since 1983, ADRIANCE FURNITUREMAKERS has proudly handcrafted tomorrow’s heirlooms with meticulous attention to detail for today’s discerning collectors. Each ADRIANCE heirloom features the intrinsic design merit and old world craftsmanship evident in furniture paradigms from America’s preeminent museums.

Our distinctive hand-carved Starwheel trademark, symbolizing harmony between heaven and earth, authenticates all ADRIANCE originals assuring you of unrivaled craftsmanship.

CLASSIC AMERICAN STYLE
Timeless elegance and graceful proportions define ADRIANCE designs, evoking the great New England furniture heritage. Here skilled artisans craft each heirloom by hand with determined pride, shaping enduring art forms of American legacy.

PREMIUM WOODS
We’re passionate about wood! Each ADRIANCE heirloom is handmade from solid wide-board, premium timber carefully selected for extraordinary grain and color matching. We work with American Cherry, Tiger Maple, Walnut, and White Pine.

HAND RUBBED FINISHES
ADRIANCE FURNITUREMAKERS offers natural or stained, water resistant varnish and wax finishes. Each will mellow to a warm, amber patina with age.

CONSTRUCTIVE INTEGRITY
ADRIANCE furniture is hand-built using time-honored methods of wood to wood joinery. Our traditional pegged mortise & tenon and dovetail joinery will last for generations.

HANDCRAFTED DETAILS
Rare hallmarks of old world craftsmanship dignify each ADRIANCE heirloom. Cultured artistry is evident in finely proportioned turnings, mouldings, hand-carvings, beads, and inlays.

HAND-DOVETAILED DRAWERS
ADRIANCE drawers are built to last using genuine, finely handcut dovetails, unsurpassed as the strongest, most aesthetic construction technique. Hand joinery enhances the intrinsic value of our unwavering dedication to traditional workmanship.

FIGURED DOOR PANELS
Enhancing each ADRIANCE door frame are bookmatched panels, hand-picked to celebrate the inherent beauty of figured wood grains.

QUARTERSAWN WOOD
ADRIANCE door frames and drawer sides are crafted from center-cut, quartersawn wood, chosen for its stability and permanence.

COLLECTIBLE VALUE
Every ADRIANCE art form is a proudly signed original, destined to become a cherished family heirloom. Benchmade especially for you in our New England workshop, our pieces are collected by those with discriminating taste and will appreciate in value. Each collectible artform is validated by a Certificate of Authenticity.

CUSTOM WORK
ADRIANCE FURNITUREMAKERS often designs original one-of-a-kind commissions, handmade exclusively to order. Each signature design will become a beloved possession.

STEWARDSHIP
At ADRIANCE FURNITUREMAKERS we believe furniture which is handcrafted to last for generations is an intelligent use of our precious forest resources.

AESTHETIC AWARENESS
Collecting finely handcrafted ADRIANCE heirlooms will heighten your appreciation of superb craftsmanship, classical style, and the essence of natural wood. Each unique masterpiece is a lasting testament from the hands of our family of furniture artisans.

Dartmouth Workshop and Gallery
288 Gulf Road
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
508-993-4800
Newport Gallery
206 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-4804
Gary@Adriance.com
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