Atelier Pérusse proudly creates
unique furniture, using old-world techniques. Meticulous
attention is paid to every construction detail and
great pains are taken to build pieces of enduring
quality and craftmanship. The lumber is hand picked
for consistent moisture content. Every board is meticulously
matched for figure and grain. Fine joinery, authentic
detail and elaborate carving complement the work.
- Hand planing the finished surfaces imparts furniture the subtle texture of antiques
- All pieces employ such time proven techniques
as the mortise and tenon joint. All joints are pegged
- Edges of panels are stained before frame or door assembly so
that should the panels shink due to normal fluctuations in humidity it will be less apparent
- Blocks set into grooves allow the tops to move
freely and not crack.
- Dovetail joints demonstrate a commitment to a high
standard of excellence
- Mortise and tenon joints insure the structural
integrity of our pieces
- Double tenon joints make for an even sturdier
construction
- Breadboards make tops look more distinguished
- Wooden hinges are used when part of a table
apron needs to rotate to support a leaf
- Use of rough-sawn lumber imparts the backs of
pieces the look of antiques
- All dovetails are hand-cut
- Drawer bottoms are chamfered and in solid wood
- Drawers slide employing the traditionnal manner
- Which is wood on wood
- The cleat and trammel system we use allows for
all shelves to be fully adjustable
