James & James Cosmetic Standards

The James & James Cosmetic Standards

At James & James, we take great pride in each and every unique piece of solid hardwood furniture that we sell. Our team hand-finishes each piece of Furniture, crafting it from solid hardwood with a rustic, reclaimed appearance. Given the handmade and hand-finished craftsmanship of our products, natural variations and imperfections in the wood are to be expected and celebrated! Just as every tree in unique, so too is every piece of furniture that is handcrafted and hand finished just for you. Every piece of furniture will have a unique grain pattern and slight color variation. 

Other characteristics of handcrafted, solid wood furniture include open knots, (please note that knots on top surfaces are filled by our craftsmen for a smooth finish) visible brush strokes, micro-imperfections, and textural variations. Other characteristics can include but are not limited to distress marks, exposed hardware, wood filler marks, rustic welds, metal oxidation, joint lines and other minor imperfections. We allow up to 1” of variation across all measurements due to the custom, handcrafted nature of our furniture.

Solid wood may expand and contract due to changes in temperature and humidity. This natural movement enhances the one-of-a-kind beauty of solid hardwood and handcrafted furniture. This movement does not affect the structural integrity and is not considered defective. While James & James makes every attempt to provide the best photos of our finished pieces, each piece created is unique. We do not offer machine manufactured perfection. No two pieces are exactly alike since James & James furniture is crafted to your order specifications. We celebrate the true uniqueness of every piece of solid wood furniture that is built and finished by hand in our woodshop