Furniture & Woodworking Manufacturers
Cold River Furniture
21 Beryl Mountain Rd, South Acworth, NH 03607, United States
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1975
About Cold River Furniture
Cold River Furniture operates from South Acworth, New Hampshire, where master furniture maker Peter Maynard established his workshop in 1975 after completing an apprenticeship at the George Whitmore Furniture Company in Middletown, Connecticut. Maynard, who began his training at age 18 under second- and third-generation Connecticut River Valley craftsmen, moved to the upper Connecticut River Valley to start his own company. His wife, Marcie, has been integral to the business since its inception, handling communications and project coordination. The studio produces original, handcrafted fine furniture using select North American hardwoods. Maynard combines antique water-powered machinery — including a 19th-century tenoning machine — with modern tools and extensive handwork. Joinery relies on full mortise-and-tenon and hand-cut dovetails, supplemented by Chinese and Japanese woodworking techniques. Each piece undergoes multiple sanding rounds, three coats of stain, and six coats of thin tung oil varnish. The workshop also handles log procurement, sawing flitch-matched lumber, and careful drying. Output is limited to signed, one-of-a-kind pieces shipped across North America. Clients include private collectors, interior designers, and institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has commissioned work. Maynard emphasizes a connection to the New England landscape and a commitment to integrity in craft. He describes the work as a deliberate alternative to mass production, where the mark of the human hand is central. The company's philosophy centers on creating heirloom pieces that gain value over time, rooted in a lifestyle of simplicity and focus.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Finishing & coating
Assembly & services
Industries served
- Fine furniture
- High-end residential
- Museum and collector commissions
- Interior design
Materials
North American hardwoods · Select hardwoods · Prime logs · Flitch-matched lumber
Equipment
- 19th-century water-powered tenoning machine
- Antique mill machines
- Modern woodworking machinery
- Hand tools
Company details
- Location
- South Acworth, New Hampshire
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Founded
- 1975
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cold River Furniture located?
Cold River Furniture is located at 21 Beryl Mountain Rd, South Acworth, NH 03607, United States.
What does Cold River Furniture do?
Cold River Furniture is listed under Furniture & Woodworking Manufacturers, and its listed capabilities and products include Custom furniture design, Handcrafted furniture making, Mortise and tenon joinery, Hand-cut dovetail joinery, Japanese woodworking techniques and Chinese woodworking techniques.
What industries does Cold River Furniture serve?
Cold River Furniture lists Fine furniture, High-end residential, Museum and collector commissions and Interior design among the industries it serves.
When was Cold River Furniture founded?
Cold River Furniture was founded in 1975.
How do I request a quote from Cold River Furniture?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Cold River Furniture your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (603) 835-2969 and visit coldriverfurniture.com.
What companies are similar to Cold River Furniture?
Other Furniture & Woodworking Manufacturers in New Hampshire listed on FirmsLedger include New Hampshire Accents Fine Crafts, LLC, Eric Johnson's Furniture and Concord Custom Furniture.