by guest contributor Sherry Moeller
Photo credit: Joy Asico
“Let me say I’m so excited to honor an individual who has brought part of Maine to our nation’s capital,” said Senator Susan Collins at the Grand Opening of the Georgetown Showroom of Thos. Moser. “When so much is mass manufactured, doesn’t last and has no real charm to it, what an anecdote to all of that is Tom Moser and his craftsmanship.” Collins, Senator Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin were among the 200 guests.
Senator Susan Collins, Thomas Moser, Senator Angus King, and Congressman Bruce Poliquin
Back by popular demand, Thos. Moser has returned to Georgetown in a new location, just down the street from the previous showroom. The new 5,500-square-foot showroom located at 1028 33rd Street, NW, displays Thos. Moser’s Handmade American Furniture as pieces of art in a gallery setting. The historic building features stone walls along three sides providing a rustic backdrop for its signature chairs, tables, stools and chests, among other fine solid wood furniture, as well as its newest contemporary lines including the award-winning Cumberland Collection designed by Adam Rogers.
Thos. Moser Director of Design & Product Development Adam Rogers and Nicole Rogers
Tom Moser was on hand to greet loyal customers, media and politicos including Moser’s son Aaron Moser, who heads up the Moser Contract Division who was introduced by King.
“What you see here is the epitome of what Maine is all about – quality and pride and craftsmanship,” said King. He also introduced Poliquin and said what an honor it is to serve with Collins. “To have three-fourths of the Maine delegation here at one place at one time isn’t all that common.”
Middle row: Tamryn Mears, Lisa Moser, Susan Davis, Kevin Sweitzer, Tom Moser, Cindy PattersonFront row: Aaron Moser, Bill McGonagle, Paul Gori
Besides toasting the return of the company to DC, guests, led by Georgetown Showroom Manager Kevin Sweitzer, sang Happy Birthday to Tom, who just turned 80. Spike Mendelsohn’s Good Stuff Eatery provided sliders, handmade potato chips and patriotic milkshakes. Local beer from DC Brau and red, white and blue cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake displayed as an American flag continued the Made in America theme. The evening included a drawing for a limited edition flag made of cherry, walnut and maple and crafted and signed by Tom Moser, with winners Kristen and David Koehler also recent purchasers of other Thos. Moser pieces. Thos. Moser CEO Bill McGonagle, CBO Susan Davis and manager of its flagship showroom in Freeport, Maine Steve Wyman, traveled from Maine to partake in the opening festivities.
The limited edition flag made of cherry, walnut and maple, and crafted and signed by Tom Moser
A second opening included Tom Moser signing copies of the new Thos. Moser Spring/Summer commemorative catalog as well as Master Craftsman Warren Shaw demonstrating how to make the iconic Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair. Guests could enter to win a spot in Thos. Moser’s Customer In Residence Program, which gives customers the opportunity to spend a week in Maine making furniture with a master craftsman. Jocelyne Vigier was announced as the winner at the end of the day.
Aaron Moser, Senator Susan Collins, Thos. Moser CEO Bill McGonagle, Tom Moser, Senator Angus King, and Congressman Bruce Poliquin
In the showroom, another limited edition American flag handcrafted of cherry, walnut and maple by Tom Moser hangs above a bed frame in one corner, while stacks of lumber greet visitors at the door, inviting them to experience the craftsmanship that is the hallmark of Thos. Moser. Inspired by the woodworkers of the past who left a legacy of beautiful forms executed by hand and built to last, the made in Maine furniture offers service and beauty for generations of use with Thos. Moser guaranteeing each piece for the lifetime of the original owner. Thos. Moser’s Georgetown showroom is open daily with more info at www.thosmoser.com.
