It might have beenbilled as a “modernmakerscraftfair,” but it was also an homage to the beauty of hand-crafted wood furniture. Field+Supply, a design/craft show held in the Hudson Valley of New York, was dominated by beautiful wooden pieces by designers from far and near. Seeing these items in a rustic setting in natural light is very different from the bright lights of a convention hall. Doing so alsooffers a new perspectivethe furniture, enhancing its beauty and natural appeal.

Fair represents a cadre of makers, including Asher Israelow, who created the Lincoln Chair in this collection of pieces.

Field and Supply isthe brainchild of designerBrad Ford, who wanted tofocuson “modern, elevated craftsmanship” and to feature artisans from the Hudson Valley, New York City and Brooklyn. Ford has taken the Fairconcept a step further as apermanent showroom in the New York Design Center. Many of the same designers who participate in the upstate eventare represented at Fair.

Beautiful imperfections highlight the hand-crafted wooden Lorca Table by Dzierlenga F+U. The company is run by a woman woodworker who says she takes satisfaction in “splinters and callouses.” She is 0ne ofa growing cadre of female woodworkers — who were rare birds less than a decade ago — nowmaking their creative mark in the hand-crafted furniture industry.

Fern presented its Hunting Chair, with wonderful angled design.

Fern Handcrafted Furniturecreatesbench-crafted studio furniture such as this low and lovely piece. Founded by Jason Roskey and Maggie Goudsmit in 2009 in Brooklyn, the company now has a studioand a retail showroom inHudson. The duouses sustainable practices to design and make gorgeous contemporary furniture that will last for generations.

You can’t help but be drawn to this unusual design by Don Howell Joinery. The Sternum Lounge is handcrafted from walnut by Howell, who makes “hand joined furniture in the tradition of Early American joiners and 20th century American studio furniture makers.” Hismaterials are sourced from New York regions, the Midwest, his own location in the Catskills, and even found elements.

This stunning chair is a collaboration between AVO, which creates hand-dyed cowhide rugs, and Asher Israelow, wood furniture craftsman. Homedit first discovered Israelow’s work at ICFF this yearand is jazzed about seeing this design partnership.AVO, founded by Brit Kleinman, uses leather as a canvas for her creative vision, whether she is creating rugs, pillows or this chair. Israelow’s tables typically feature what looks like a sprinkling of inset metal dots, which are actually a map of the stars, and hisjoinery on this chairuses the same inset metal method.

Asher Israelow coffee table.Shown in bleached ash, brass base and pulls, and leather fronted drawers.

Beautiful wood is again paired with sumptuous leather in this chestby Elijah Leed. Leeddesigns and builds pieces for thosewho appreciate hand crafting with a modern sensibility. As with most all of the artisans showcased at Field+Supply, thematerials Leed uses are responsibly sourced domestically. Above is his Bowen Chest, which has four drawers.

Deep, dark and handsome — this chair by Samuel Moyer Furniture is substantial and practical. Designed with drop-down armrest leaves, it’s perfect for you cup of tea or your iPad.Moyer makes one-of-a-kind furniture by hand from sustainable materials of heirloom quality. His website explains that he creates “furniture that lasts, links generations and reduces waste and consumption. Call it slow furniture, if you like, but it’s an idea and an aesthetic whose time has come.” Homedit loves his tagline, which would apply to the entire Field+Supply show: Designed and built with the practicality of the past and ethics for the future.

Pacama also features the beauty of imperfection in this Quarry Low Table. A live edge combined with an irregular shape and naturally gnarled corner make for a stunning piece. Cedric Martin, founder of Pacama in Woodstock, New York,creates design that feature solid northeastern timbers, clean lines and lean dimensions.

Pacama’s attractive joinery details.

A gorgeous wood credenza, chairs and an assortment of accessories are from Phaedo, a design company that focuseson creatingobjects and spaces with intention and purpose. Itseeks to makeproducts that will last for generations to tell their story. Morgan Spaulding creates all of the designs and is based in Kingston, New York.

Blondewood and grey felt make for a modern design that still looks comfortable. Created by Sawkille, it has accent stitchingin bright colors, that add a subtle yet colorful accentto the neutral piece.Thesmall furniture company, based in the Catskills, hasbeen making furniture for the past 15 years in the real of what they call“Rural American Design.”

The credenza is very rustic yet modern thanks to the spare legs and slim design.

Perfectly imperfect reclaimed wood is the main focus of this piece from Sticks and Bricks of Northampton, Massachusetts. Liz Karney and principal collaborator Justin Brown make furniture for their shop, and docustom work for customers near and far.

Thesoftly shaped verticals in this wall shelving by Richard Watson add a sinuous touch, which is not typical for this type of piece. Crafted by Brooke Richard and Laura Watson in Rhode Island, it is one of a range of pieces made from wood and metal. Theirjoinery is hand-cut and thehardware they use is cast in bronze with a wax finish.

The newest piece is the brass Phillips Console.

These magnificent bowls are by Wyatt Speight Rhue, who turns the green wood and then dries them in a way that allows for natural distortions and checking. He uses wood in ways to feature the gran and says thatcrotch of atree can providespectacular grain patterns. Rhuesometimes enhances the color and texture by using a torch on the bowl. All the wood he uses is downed by tree services, or from dead or storm-damaged trees.“There should be a long lived connection with the furniture that you use. My furniture should be worn, it should last for generations, it should have the users fingerprints embedded in it,” says Rhue.

The brass Phillips console table opens from the end.

Field+Supply may be set up like a craft fair, but the offerings from the exhibitors are not “crafty.” The pieces shown are superbly designed pieces of hand-hewn artful, sophisticatedfurniture that are perfect for any stylish home.