
Whether traditional or contemporary in style, our frames are solidly built. The corners are double-doweled and reinforced with corner blocks that are screwed into place. That is how we ensure the joints will remain solid over the lifetime of the piece. Since our foundation, Hancock & Moore has worked from one basic principle--to build fine furniture of uncompromising quality that endures for generations. Up to 80 hours are spent constructing a Hancock & Moore style--the time needed for the quality construction that has become our hallmark.
Techniques such as our eight-way hand-tied springs, too labor-intensive for most manufacturers, give us a distinctive niche in the industry. As many as 17 craftsmen will have worked on a single piece, devoting countless hours to creating a Hancock & Moore original.
Hand lacing is a decorative trim done through a time consuming process. It is very intricate, taking the skills of a master. The leather or fabric to receive the decorative trim is laid out and the slits for the lacing are measured for synchronization and then cut. The choice of lace or thread is then woven by hand, in and out of the openings made on the cover, making it a work of art. We have a variety of beautiful hand-laced options such as Explorer Lace, Jennifer Lace, Virtual Lace and Williams Lace.