Wood & Craft

Is Lacquer Ruining Your Wood Table? The Benefits of Breathable Finishes.
Is Lacquer Ruining Your Wood Table? The Benefits of Breathable Finishes.
A glossy top can make a solid wood slab dining table look flawless at first. But, lacquer might not be the best choice for long-term durability. Wood is a living material... Read more...
Why do we let our wood rest for 8 years before building your table?
Why do we let our wood rest for 8 years before building your table?
At MonoWood Studio, we believe that the best work takes time. We focus on making solid wood slab dining tables that last, not just look good for a short time.... Read more...
Custom Black Walnut Dining Table: What to Expect From Order to Delivery
Custom Black Walnut Dining Table: What to Expect From Order to Delivery
Ordering a custom black walnut dining table for the first time? Here's the honest step-by-step — from the first conversation to DDP delivery at your door — so you know... Read more...
How Thick Should a Live Edge Dining Table Be?
How Thick Should a Live Edge Dining Table Be?
The thickness of a live edge dining table affects how it looks, how stable it is, and how much it weighs. Here's what the numbers actually mean — and how... Read more...
How to Choose a Live Edge Dining Table: Size, Species, and Leg Style
How to Choose a Live Edge Dining Table: Size, Species, and Leg Style
Choosing a live edge dining table comes down to three decisions: how big, which species, and which leg style. Get all three right and the table works for decades. Here's... Read more...
Black Walnut vs White Oak: Which Is Right for Your Dining Table
Black Walnut vs White Oak: Which Is Right for Your Dining Table
Black walnut and white oak are the two most sought-after species for live edge dining tables — and they couldn't be more different. One is dark, rich, and grounding. The... Read more...
Why Wood Furniture Warps (And How to Make Sure Yours Never Does)
Why Wood Furniture Warps (And How to Make Sure Yours Never Does)
  You've seen it. A dining table that was beautiful in the showroom, warped within two years. A top that cupped. A joint that opened. A crack that appeared one... Read more...

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A Midnight Realization and Our Commitment to the Earth

A Midnight Realization and Our Commitment to the Earth

|Yiwei Xue
Last night, I couldn't sleep. I sat in my studio, surrounded by the silent giants—the massive slabs of Black Walnut and White Oak that define my days. Usually, their presence...