Maine Cottage

[3] Maine Cottage was the first company to offer American Country, Early Shaker, and Mid Century Modern-inspired painted wood furniture in a multitude of original colors.

[1] The idea originated with artist Carol Bass painting and selling "found" pieces of cottage furniture.

Baker and created a parent company called Coastal Brands headquartered on Bainbridge Island, off the coast of Seattle, Washington.

Larry Strassner resigned from Maine Cottage while his daughter, Lauren Russell, remained on as the Chief Creative Officer for the Brand.

In October 2019, Lauren Russell and Sarah Wright formed Bespoke Color Company and bought back the Maine Cottage brand.

Maine Cottage product lines include furniture, home decor accessories, signature fabrics, and exclusive paint colors.

Hardwoods used in the furniture are Maple, Cherry and quarter-sawn Oak[1] are milled nearby each wood shop using trees that are indigenous to the region.

Their upholstered furniture, including sofas, loveseats, armchairs and ottomans, is crafted to order in North Carolina.

Frames are made of 5/4", or thicker, kiln-dried select hardwoods with joints that are double-doweled, glued and block reinforced for extra strength.