thos. moser catalog spring/summer 2015

2015 SPRING/SUMMER

Tom Moser, 2013 Dingley Island, Maine

2 GUARANTEED FOR LIFE THOSMOSER.COM 800.862.1973

GUARANTEED FOR LIFE THOSMOSER.COM 800.862.1973

In my now 80 years, I have witnessed the impact of the collective passion and commitment of both my own family and our extended family of craftsmen.

It is craftsmanship that birthed our company, and it is craftsmanship that continues to nourish it. We are a hands-on company; this is what makes our product look and feel alive, and I am very proud of what we have all accomplished together.

It is therefore in honor of the many hands that have touched our hearts that I wish to acknowledge:

• the hands of our craftsmen who manage to walk the tightrope daily between man and machine, planning both precision and spontaneity into our process

• the hands of our customers, whose ever-appreciative touch has allowed us to thrive and survive as a company of hard-working American makers

• the hands of my sons, Matthew, Andrew, Aaron and David, whose vast and varied contributions to a single family vision have provided years of excitement and achievement beyond my wildest dreams

• the hands of my wife Mary, whose fingerprints are all over the soul of our company and the success of my own family in her loving efforts as a mother, and importantly, as a life-long partner to me. Without her, there would simply be no Moser story.

I look forward to encouraging and supporting the growth of Thos. Moser as we continue to welcome into our future talented designers, such as our own Adam Rogers, emerging collaborators, and finally the singularly skilled makers that revere craft as we do. Their contribution, as you will see throughout these pages, has just begun to influence the many chapters of our story yet to be written.

A WORD FROM TOM

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On the cover: Tom Moser, 1973


CONTENTS

03 A WORD FROM TOM

06 CHAIRS

14 THE HOLY GRAIL OF WOOD

16 DINING

29 MOSER RETURNS TO WASHINGTON

30 STOOLS

38 BENCHES

41 TOM TURNS 80

44 ROCKERS

46 LOUNGE

56 BEDROOM

62 CUSTOMER IN RESIDENCE

STYLE GUIDE INSERT

63 MOSER CONTRACT

65 OCCASIONAL TABLES

68 A VIEW FROM THE OUTSIDE

70 OFFICE

75 FACES OF CRAFT

5GUARANTEED FOR LIFE THOSMOSER.COM 800.862.1973

MASTHEAD


EXECUTIVE

FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

Tom Moser

CEO

Bill McGonagle

CREATIVE

DIRECTOR/EDITOR

Susan Davis

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Adam Rogers

ART DIRECTOR

Ashley Curry

MARKETING

DIRECTOR

Scott Wentzell

PRINCIPLE PHOTOGRAPHY

PRODUCT

Trent Bell

PEOPLE

Dennis Welsh

SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM IN DC

Paul Gori

Warren Shaw

Marc LaBonte

FEATURE CONTRIBUTORS

Chris Force

Tim McIntyre

Aaron Moser

Adam Rogers

The above list of acknowledgements comprises, in large part, internal members of the Thos. Moser family. We are hands-on in every area of our business, and this catalog is testament to the multiple roles we embrace as a team in support of craft. It is with gratitude and in partnership, however, that we include several outside assistants on this list. Their contribution has made us complete.

NEWPORT CHAIR • $1270

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EASTWARD SIDE CHAIR • $1110

39H x21W x21D

THOS. MOSER CONTINUOUS ARM CHAIR ™ • $1360

41H x24W x24D

Patrick Parent, since 2000


CATENA SIDE CHAIR • $1290

39H x 21W x 25D

BOWBACK CHAIR • $1180

39H x 21W x 18D

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NEWPORT CHAIR • $1270

30H x 22W x 22D

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CUMBERLAND DINING CHAIR • $1370

29H x 23W x 21D (shown in walnut)

EDO STUDIO CHAIR • $1620

27H x 19W x 20D (above)

HAWTHORNE ARM CHAIR • $2110

39H x 22W x 24D (right)

HAWTHORNE SIDE CHAIR • $1780


ARIA ARM CHAIR • $2000

36H x 22W x 24D (opposite)

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Selection happens as a function of purpose. Since success at Thos. Moser begins in the forests from which we carefully harvest our wood, we have worked long and hard to cultivate the right relationships with the mills that supply us. These valued partners understand who we are, the values we stand for regarding that precious resource, and the aspirations we hold for the beauty and the life of our furniture. We are very selective about the material choices we make, and together with our partners, are ever mindful of the land, the soil and its future beyond our own.

At Thos. Moser, we take a long view of the life of our furniture. We know what endures, and our joy is in the selection of the wood, whether cherry, walnut, ash or maple, and its elevation through craftsmanship. Just like the choicest grapes make the finest wines, the quality of our furniture depends upon the exacting selection of those pieces of wood. The value of that selection process is then realized by our customers through the joinery of those pieces; pieces that are so well conceived they can span generations, age gracefully and

powerfully, and have a glowing patina of memory from one family to the next. Our furniture is collectible and cherishable, and we delight in knowing that like the trees it came from, our furniture can take root in a family and live many lives. Permanence, to us, is indeed the worth and value of our material resource.

Think of the story a tree’s growth rings tell of its 150 odd years. Ours then is to think 150 years ahead, and wonder what a piece of our furniture will see?

~ Tim McIntyre, Supply Chain Manager

THE HOLY GRAIL OF WOOD


“Think of the story a tree’s growth rings tell of its 150 odd years. Ours then is to think 150 years ahead, and wonder what a piece of our furniture will see?”

White Oak, Northern Red Oak,

Black Walnut, Hard Maple, White Ash,

Black Cherry, Soft Maple

EASTWARD BENCH • $2680


BOAT TOP TABLE • $4560

30H x 40W x 72L (shown in walnut)

EASTWARD ARM CHAIR • $1420


EASTWARD SIDE CHAIR • $1290


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30H x 66W x 22D

EDO TRESTLE TABLE • $4330

30H x 38W x 71L

EDO DINING CHAIR • $1780

36H x 20W x 23D

EDO BENCH • $2580

27H x 58W x 21D


DR. WHITE’S CHEST • $10830

71H x 42W x 21D

GEORGETOWN SINGLE PEDESTAL EXTENSION TABLE • $4920

30H x 48W x 48-70L

HARPSWELL ARM CHAIR WITH BACK • $1570

35H x 23W x 23D

HARPSWELL SIDE CHAIR WITH BACK • $1420

35H x 19W x 22D

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CUMBERLAND SIDEBOARD • $5900


CUMBERLAND DINING CHAIR • $1370


CUMBERLAND DINING TABLE • $3500



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ELLIPSE ARM CHAIR • $1250


ELLIPSE SIDE CHAIR • $1000


ELLIPSE SQUARE DINING TABLE • $2990


ELLIPSE SIDEBOARD • $5920


HARVEST TABLE • $4200

30H x 27-45W x 48L (top)

ROCKPORT SQUARE DINING TABLE • $4450

30H x 42W x 42L (middle left)

ROCKPORT DINING CHAIR • $1500

32H x 19W x 23D (middle left)

CRESCENT SIDEBOARD • $8940


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RECTANGULAR DINING TABLE • $3060

30H x 36W x 80L (top left)

PASADENA DINING TABLE • $6390

30H x 44W x 74L (middle left)

PASADENA SIDE CHAIR WITH BACK + ARM CHAIR • $2160 & $2580

37H x 21W x 24D + 39H x 25W x 25D (middle left)

ARIA SIDEBOARD • $8420

33H x 62W x 23D (above)

AMERICAN BUNGALOW SQUARE EXTENSION TABLE • $4920

30H x 54W x 54-76L (left)

AMERICAN BUNGALOW SIDE + ARM CHAIR • $1490 & $1890

41H x 21W x 21D + 41H x 21W x 21D (left)



MOSER RETURNS TO WASHINGTONSince our departure several years ago from Washington, DC, we have continued to hear from our customers, both with words of praise for our furniture, and frankly, wonderment at our decision. It may have been a misstep, however, in the words of a well-loved country song, How Can I Miss You If You Won’t Go Away. Thankfully, our Moser faithfuls did not give up on us, and just so you know, we missed you too.

So here we are, back in Georgetown on 33rd and M Street, where you will see our icons, our customer favorites and our newest designs, in a very new light. What has not changed is our reverence for the beauty and life of the wood we choose, and the pride and respect for our privileged artisans. Our furniture is, as always, made by hand, in America; one piece, one craftsman. We look forward to welcoming you, once again.

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COAL SHOVEL STOOL • $880

25H x 19W x 18D (above, front)

CRESCENT HIGH STOOL • $820

25H x 20W x 15D (above, left)

BOWBACK STOOL • $1110

31H x 20W x 18D (25 inch seat height; above, back)

HIGH STOOL • $1000

25H x 20W x 18D (above right + opposite)

EDO STOOL • $1730

38H x 19W x 18D (31 inch seat height, left)


CUMBERLAND STOOL • $1250



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Garett Jacobs, since 2011


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ARIA STOOL • $1910

45H x 17W x 21D (31 inch seat height; opposite, top)

HARPSWELL STOOL • $1620

37H x 17W x 21D (25 inch seat height; opposite, bottom)

ELLIPSE STOOL • $820

25H x 18W x 16D (bottom left)

EASTWARD STOOL • $1080

41H x 20W x 22D (27 inch seat height, bottom right)

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Tina Parent, since 1996


VITA MUSEUM BENCH • $3790



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CONTINUOUS ARM BENCH • $3090


EASTWARD BENCH • $2340

34H x 63W x 22D

From the first catalog, 1972


TOM TURNS 80Forty three years ago, my wife Mary and I produced our first catalog, the introduction of which is on the opposite page. It came on the heels of a life-altering decision to walk away from a ten-year career as a college professor, tenure and all, and with four little boys in tow, begin my life making things in wood. Mary and I never looked back.

I was inspired by the traditional joinery and clean, unadorned lines of Shaker furniture then, and to this day, I still am. The pieces on the next page are my final homage to a lifetime of admiration. I am fortunate to have worked and lived long enough to realize the truth of my favorite Shaker dictum. It has guided my work since the first day:

“Build an object as though it were to last a thousand years and as if one were to die tomorrow.”

Mary and the boys, 1965 Tom, college graduation, 1960 Tom with Pencil Post Bed, late 1970s


Down East magazine ad, 1974


LIMITED EDITION SHAKER BED • $4500

38H x 65W x 86L (queen)

LIMITED EDITION SHAKER FIVE DRAWER DRESSER • $6450

35H x 31W x 20D

LIMITED EDITION SHAKER SQUARE TABLE • $1350

28H x 17W x 17D


PASADENA ROCKER • $3300

42H x 25W x 40D

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Dan Levasseur, since 1985


NEW GLOUCESTER ROCKER • $1880

39H x 23W x 37D

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WING END TABLE • $670

23H x 18 Diameter

WING THREE PLACE SOFA • $7500

36H x 79W x 35D


WING CHAIR • $3800

39H x 28W x 35D

WING FOOTREST • $1030

17H x 21W x 15D

LOLLING CHAIR • $2980

40H x 29W x 36-44D

LOLLING OTTOMAN • $980

16H x 24W x 18D


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DRIFT OTTOMAN • $1200


DRIFT LOUNGE CHAIR • $3900


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FAHMIDA CHAIR • $2850


ELLIPSE LOUNGE CHAIR • $2550

37H x 27W x 33D (large)

ELLIPSE THREE PLACE SOFA • $5870

37H x 68W x 33D

ELLIPSE END TABLE • $770

22H x 22W x 18D

ELLIPSE COFFEE TABLE • $1030

17H x 62W x 24D


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WINDWARD LOUNGE CHAIR • $3400

28H x 28W x 30D

WINDWARD THREE PLACE SOFA • $7850

28H x 76W x 30D

VITA TWO PLACE SOFA • $5410

28H x 47W x 33D (top left)

VITA CREDENZA • $6770


VITA COFFEE TABLE • $2000


VITA THREE PLACE SOFA • $7850

28H x 69W x 33D (top right)

CHAISE • $4480

41H x 26W x 54L (shown in walnut, opposite)

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VITA BED • $5600

37H x 68W x 94L (queen)

VITA CUBE SIDE TABLE • $1550

16H x 20W x 16D

VITA CHAIR • $3790

28H x 25W x 33D

VITA SIX DRAWER DRESSER • $6590

30H x 54W x 20D

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Paul Mathieu, since 1985


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EDO BED • $5920

32H x 100W x 96L (queen shown with attached side tables)


ELLIPSE BED • $3910

43H x 65W x 85L (queen, top right)

SLEIGH BED WITH CURVED FOOTBOARD • $5200

48H x 64W x 94L (right)

EDO NINE DRAWER DRESSER • $8950

30H x 66W x 22D (bottom left)

AMERICAN BUNGALOW BED • $4430

50H x 68W x 86L (queen, bottom right)

AMERICAN BUNGALOW ARMOIRE • $9710

67H x 38W x 23D (bottom right)

BLANKET BOX • $5200

25H x 41W x 20D (bottom right)


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PENCIL POST BED • $5800

83H x 65W x 85L (queen shown in walnut, top left)

CAPTAIN'S CHEST • $2550

16H x 39W x 17D (shown in walnut, top left with bed)

BEACON BOX • $480


EIGHT DRAWER SIDE CHEST • $8190

32H x 60W x 20D (left)


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Dan Beckmann, Customer in Residence

Eric Corkhill with craftsman Bob Fisher, since 1988


Since 2007, our Customer in Residence (CIR) program has welcomed hundreds of customers, from across the country and around the world, to our Auburn, Maine workshop. During the week-long CIR program, our master cabinetmakers guide each participant through every step in the production of their very own Thos. Moser heirloom — from raw material selection to the finishing process. If you — or someone you know — shares our passion for fine woodworking, the CIR program offers a unique opportunity to learn the intricacies of traditional joinery, the satisfaction of shaping fine hardwood, even the discriminating process of applying natural finishes to achieve the perfect luster. You’ll have the opportunity to interact closely with the Moser team and with fellow attendees, sharing experiences during daily meetings and at two special group dinners during your visit.

Participants stay at the historic Harraseeket Inn in Freeport with ample free time to explore Freeport and surrounding areas.

For details, please contact us at: [email protected] or call Steve Wyman at: 800.708.9041


Shown at NeoCon in June 2014, the Pacific Chair was awarded the Metropolis magazine design award, #METROPOLIS LIKES, and has since been recognized by Design Journal and Archinterious as one of the best products of 2014. Originally designed as a custom reading chair for the Seattle Public Library system, the Pacific Chair represents the abilities of Moser Contract to collaborate effectively with clients to ensure both an elegant and functional solution, while remaining ever committed to the tenets of Thos. Moser.

PACIFIC CHAIR

From the steps of the White House on the occasion of the first papal visit to Washington, DC to the George Bush Library in Texas, to our valued and on-going relationship with Penn Medicine, the projects at Moser Contract have been many and varied. Admittedly, one of the most emotional moments for us all here in Auburn was a visit from the girls at St. Timothy’s School near Baltimore, Maryland. Since having been introduced for the first time some years ago at the National Association of Independent Schools, Moser Contract has worked quite closely with St. Tim’s on a

variety of engaging projects. This past summer, however, was a highlight in our long experience of collaborating, and it occurred on our own shop floor here in Auburn, Maine with smart, impressionable, and impressive students. We had the privilege of hosting a group of the graduating girls not only to work with us on finishing pieces for their school, but importantly, to share with them our philosophy of permanence and the importance of marrying design and materials to build beautiful things for lasting value. Their interest and enthusiasm was truly unforgettable.

A SINGULAR COLLABORATION IN CONTRACT

~ Aaron Moser, Moser Contract

St. Timothy’s student visit

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SQUARE END TABLE WITH SHELF AND DRAWER • $1750

26H x 20W x 20D

CRESCENT END TABLE WITH DRAWER • $1960


SHAKER ROUND STAND • $1100

26H x 16 Diameter (shown in walnut)

SQUARE END TABLE WITH DRAWER • $1290

26H x 20W x 20D


WING HALL TABLE • $1550


VITA CUBE SIDE TABLE • $1550


TABLE MINIMUS

OVAL • $630 | SQUARE • $530

23H x 21W x 15D | 23H x 15W x 15D

ROUND • $580 | RECTANGULAR • $530

23H x 15 Diameter | 23H x 21W x 15D

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EDO CANTILEVER SIDE TABLE • $1130



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A VIEW FROM THE OUTSIDE”Over some 40 years, Thos. Moser has proven itself a leader when it comes to fine American craftsmanship; a leadership dedicated to simplicity, integrity in construction, and a love and respect for natural materials. This vision has remained constant throughout these many years. Today, with so many designers striving to protect original design, we’ve seen a resurgence of companies attempting to emulate the company and lifestyle Tom Moser created 43 years ago. The story of Thos. Moser in the greater context of handmade American furniture is without parallel, and its contribution to that history establishes it, in my view, as America’s first family of handmade furniture makers.”

- Chris Force, Founder and Publisher, Design Bureau


Element Collection: Desk with Custom Credenza & Bookcase

HQ Design Bureau, Chicago

PHOTOS: ALAN SHORTALL

ELEMENT BOOKCASE • $1880

40H x 36W x 16D (small shown in walnut)

ELEMENT DESK WITH DRAWER • $4480

30H x 80W x 36D (medium shown in walnut)

ELEMENT FOUR DRAWER CREDENZA • $6430

26H x 61W x 21D (without base, shown in walnut)


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WINDWARD BOOKCASE • $1700


EIGHT LEG WRITING DESK • $6770

30H x 64W x 30D

(shown below with Harpswell Chair, see page 20)

SLANT TOP DESK • $5410

40H x 38W x 19D (opposite, top right)

RADIUS DESK • $7850

30H x 80W x 34D (opposite, bottom left)

FOUR LEG WRITING DESK • $5950

30H x 64W x 30D (opposite, bottom right)

REGENT SWIVEL CHAIR • $1750

31H x 25W x 25D (opposite, bottom right)


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Ramsey Uter, since 2007 Randy Stevens, since 2006

Rick Foss, since 1984

Sisters Debbie LeHouillier, since 1988 & Carol Russell, since 1997


FACES OF CRAFT

In 1972, Tom Moser committed his life to craft. His mission was to restore the lost art of woodworking while establishing a community that would allow craftsmen to make a living doing the work they loved. This remains our mission today. The evidence of craftsmanship, or the mark of each maker, tells the story of each piece with an emphasis on the construction of the object itself, and how it works. Each is made with skill and precision, and reveals not only how it was created but also why it will last a lifetime.

As natural material, the beauty of wood is unparalleled. Regardless of the species, the resource we are given and the responsibility that comes with its application is taken seriously. Wood not only serves our practical needs on the shop floor, but more importantly, is a partner in the creation of a beautiful object. Our commitment is to respect its natural properties and to celebrate its inherent beauty.

Just as the Shakers accomplished function with the most efficient solution, we aim to simplify each piece, stripping it to its required elements alone. The opportunity for elevating the modest furniture forms comes through the attention to the relationship of one of these spared parts to another. Committed to our characteristic elimination of ornament, we believe the strength of simplicity is vital to the success of the piece. Design is simply the function of assigning form to these ideals and establishing the framework for the continuation and evolution of the tradition of woodworking, while creating a platform for craft. Craft then can be defined as 'doing something well for its own sake'. Craft is a commitment. Craft is a state of mind. Craft is a lifestyle.

The men and women who make our furniture, collectively referred to as craftsmen, subscribe to a lifestyle dedicated to excellence in all they do, for the benefit of what they do. Each decision made while making a piece of furniture is done so in the interest of the quality of the object. The individual signature on each piece of Thos. Moser furniture represents and upholds this commitment.

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Michael Craig, since 1998 Ben Bailey, since 2008

~ Adam Rogers, Director of Design + Product Development


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