I'm sure there's others on the wreck well-versed in mission-style furniture,
I just happen to remember Andy making many related posts.

While finishing last-minute Christmas shopping, strolling though Restoration
Hardware (roasting in a winter jacket.. arghhh), admiring their
mission-style furniture, one thing that surprised me: The tops on things
like dressers, coffee tables, side tables, etc. are glued up from very
narrow pieces. I didn't have a tape on me, but I'd say about 1.5 inches
wide. Is this true to authentic "Craftsman" style furniture by the likes of
Stickley? (Can't remember from pics I've seen).

The timeliness of this query is this: I'm just now lining up boards for a
coffee table top, and was planning on making the 28 inch wide top from 8
boards appx 3.5 in each. If I used narrower boards, it would make it easier
to choose nice-looking grain from the red oak I have available, although
more work in glue-up. I would like to keep it true to the traditional style
to the extent that I'm capable (won't be any ammonia fuming going on in my
house in the near future).

But, aside from that, I'm just curious how good a reproduction they have at
that store.

Thanks!
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