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Materials

Our preferred materials

While frame-making is definitely a craft, the choice of materials hugely impacts the quality and character of the frame. That is why we don’t just buy ‘any old wood.’ In fact, we’re (fanatically) picky and only source trees that actually ‘contain’ quality frames. This also allows us to exert maximum control over the final product.

A tree is a tree?

Yes. And no. Because not all wood species are amenable to becoming frames. Moreover, every tree has lived a life. Which results in a unique grain pattern. goedman+ooms buys trees locally whenever possible and vets them with a keen eye for the properties of the trunk. Ash, sugar maple, and European beech? We usually have ‘more than sufficient’ in stock. Applewood, walnut, cherry, plane, hornbeam, swamp white oak, and black alder might take a little luck. 😉

In the drying kiln. Or in the wind.

Whether we use kiln-dried ‘standard wood’ or personally procured tree trunks that we either store wet or dry under the painterly Dutch sky: we always select top-quality materials. And owe a debt of gratitude to our partner, the critically optimistic cabinet artist and wood connoisseur par excellence, Wilfred Kalf!

A mix of materials

As we ‘framously’ say in our industry: it’s not all local wood that glitters. Sometimes a different material simply suits a work better. Other times, a mix of materials can hit the visual spot. We’ll gladly help you discover the (im)possibilities.

Straight from the source
Thanks to our extensive network, we can literally source from the source. 😉 For example, at municipalities (trees that have to make way for development projects) or at estates.
The right stems
We always opt for high quality wood, but trees don't have to be 'picture perfect'. Slight deviations add a ton of character to your frame!
Wet, wet, wet
Trees aren't immediately ready to become frames. Before the framing process starts, they have to undergo wet storage for about a year.
Wind dried
We subsequently dry the trunks on a piece of land near Leimuiden. Once that is done, they're ready for workshop transport.
Workshop
This is where most of the craftwork gets done. It's where we design, saw and finish the woods. It's also where we apply waxes, paints, et cetera.
READY FOR PICKUP
Lots of steps, so we hope you're very happy when it's time for the pick-up!