Year in Review
Unique bases and a handsome ve-
n the midst of celebrating its 35th year, Wall-
Goldfinger has good reason to be very happy
with its 34th. This past year was our best yet in
terms of sales and profitability, and not only that,
we built some of the most challenging projects we
could have been asked to undertake. We also deliv-
ered 92 projects of all sizes, surpassing our previous
12-month record by nearly 20%.
The variety of work we’ve done is, we think,
pretty impressive, and includes our most compli-
cated single piece to date — a mega-multifunction
boardroom table (center right). We
have also completed a massive
assembly of 30 conference tables
(see our lead story) which features
an unusually complex palette of
materials and finishes.
Most of our projects are not
quite as intimidating as those
above but the same thought-
ful approach and attention to
detail applies to them as well.
Our popular lightweight Arbor
tables (we built several hundred
during the past 12 months) are
an example at the opposite end
of the design spectrum. Relatively
simple, Arbors invariably involve
some degree of customization and as such
require the same mix of innovative engineer- accents and was engineered, fabricated and installed in less than six months.
ing, fine craftsmanship, and “on the ball”
project management.
Usually faced with a mountain of details
and a difficult schedule, you might think
we approach some projects with a bit of
trepidation. We do, of course, but then we
figure, who better to tackle these sorts of
challenges? Apparently a good number of
our customers feel the same way and we’re
very pleased that that has led to our best
year — so far.
Working with the client’s
Feng Shui consultant, Mi-
chael Oei Architects of Phila-
delphia designed this harmo-
nious conference table and
several complementary case
pieces. The table features a
curly maple field and sinuous
dark maple burl accent strips,
all carefully arranged within
the egg-shaped solid maple
border. The base echoes the
shape of the top.
Fitted with 28 retractable multi-function monitors, this boardroom table represents WallGoldfinger’s
most technically ambitious challenge to date. The design is by Boston’s Elkus Manfredi with audio/visual
design by ACT Associates and fitout by Verrex. The table features anigre veneer with stainless steel
WallGoldfinger developed a proprietary folding leg mechanism for a Davis Carter Scott law firm
project in Washington, DC. Fifty-six lightweight Arbor tables were furnished, each fitted with an
array of power and data connections. Sycamore veneer, maple solids and stainless steel leg brackets
combine for a sleek look.
H2L2 employed a unifying veneer scheme
for the custom furniture and millwork in this
Wilmington, DE project. WallGoldfinger
supplied the imposing boardroom table and
two reception desks, one square the other
circular (shown above). The elegant veneer
treatment and the lined reveals were a par-
ticular challenge on the curved walls of the
circular desk. Makore and mahogany veneer
were used, with ebonized accent inlays
contributing to the geometric layout.
Shop News
neer layout are featured in this design Style & Substance: New Binder & Brochure Digital Newsletter
from New York’s Spector Group. The
table uses block mottled makore and WallGoldfinger is pleased to announce our that our WallGoldfinger’s next e-newsletter will be issued
satinwood veneers with Honduras
mahogany solids new product binder is ready for your library. We have in about 6 weeks. If you’d like to be added to our
revamped it from cover to cover — it includes a new newsletter mailing list, please sign up by going
look, new project descriptions, and our much antici- to wallgoldfinger.com/news.
pated Arbor Reconfigurable Table brochure. Beginning our second year
Although we’re delighted with the new packaging, we’re es- of delivery, we’ll be including
pecially pleased with the Arbor brochure. This informative 30- coverage of our most recent
page handbook explains the infinitely adaptable Arbor table projects, detailing new web-
system in great breadth and depth. We cover shapes, configura- site pages, introduc-
tions, veneers, edges, leg and base styles, power/data options and storage. ing both new and
WallGoldfinger’s sales force will be making the rounds, ridding you of that tired, tenured employees,
DESIGNING AND BUILDING FINE CORPORATE FURNITURE IN VERMONT SINCE 1971 and we showcase other WallGoldfinger
old, well-worn binder, and replacing it with the 2006 edition. Contact us at wall-
Winter 2006 Vol. 20, No. 1 goldfinger.com/news to receive the new brochures. interests, such as a mid-winter report on all the
We think the binder and brochure are going to be very useful as you consider happenings in snowbound Northfield. . . . Well,
fresh design ideas. After reviewing the material, please let us know if we can do maybe one happening.
Off The Wall . . . anything else to assist in the development of your next project. We stand ready to
We have just finished our most satisfying year. help with technical advice, budgets, and computer generated renderings. Newsletter Credits
While achieving record sales and growth, we
enjoyed the successful completion of some of ©2006 WallGoldfinger, Inc.
our most compelling projects yet. And we will Micheal’s Fund
be celebrating our 35th anniversary this year. Winter 2006, Volume 20, Number 1
We have printed a new binder, and have re- Michael’s Fund was established to support
done our Arbor reconfigurable table brochure. Writing: John Wall and John Belniak
Central Vermont not-for-profit organiza-
They are just beginning to be distributed, so Art Direction: Chuck Weaver
please let us know if you have not yet received tions in developing and providing services
Graphic Design: Thor Goodrich
a copy. that improve the quality of life for cancer
We have also become involved with a very Photography: Paul Warchol, Barry Halkin,
patients and their families. Begun by
important cause. In honor and memory of Thor Goodrich, Curtis Ostler, Doug Shick
our late partner, Michael Goldfinger, Michael’s Michael Goldfinger’s wife Ellen, herself
Illustrations: Chuck Weaver
Fund has been established to provide supple- a cancer survivor, the fund will support
mental care for cancer patients. Please see the Printer: Hull Printing, Barre VT
services that are not currently available
back page of this newsletter and the WallGold- Mailing: The Mailing Center, East Barre VT
finger website for more information on this under normal health insurance coverage.
tax-exempt fund. WallGoldfinger has pledged support of this fund, and we are hoping to inspire Phone 802.485.6261
Thank you again for a tremendous year. others to do so as well. If you would like to donate, or learn more about the Fax 802.485.4090
Multi-Function Fund, please visit our website at www.wallgoldfinger.com/michaelsfund. Email wg@wallgoldfinger.com
Conferencing Facility
President
Butler, Rodgers, Baskett created this multi-
function conferencing facility for a major
New York law firm. A main boardroom table, WALL GOLDFINGER PRESORTED
a video conferencing table, five reconfigu- STANDARD
7 Belknap Street
U.S. POSTAGE
rable tables, and twenty conference tables Suite 3 PAID
of varying sizes and materials were supplied PERMIT No. 222
Northfield, Vermont 05663 BARRE VT
in a complex, phased installation schedule.
The project is particularly notable for
Innovation is not the number of different finishes specified.
in short supply at
WallGoldfinger.
A complex palette of three veneer species,
This Gensler two types of metal and seven marbles were
DC project
called for eleven
used in various combinations. The po-
mobile, storable tential for confusion was considerable so
six foot square
stone topped
we are particularly proud of our project places at the right times.
tables. WG management department for making From the date of order placement,
responded with a
scheme featuring
all the right pieces fall into all the right WallGoldfinger had six months to make
pivoting light- its final delivery. Sampling, detailing and
weight
stone tops drawing consumed the first two months of
mounted on the project, manufacturing of the diverse
bases fitted with
casters and levelers. We also engineered a elements took another three, and installation
hinge and latch mechanism which allows required one month. Meticulous coordina-
these large tables to be wheeled safely,
with complete stability, from room to tion throughout the process was key to the
room. Each table is fully “wired” and can program’s success and we’re pleased that the
be used independently or “daisy chained”
to its neighbor in a conference set up. client, designer and furniture dealer are so
pleased with the outcome.
Year in Review
n the midst of celebrating its 35th year, Wall-
Goldfinger has good reason to be very happy
with its 34th. This past year was our best yet in
terms of sales and profitability, and not only that,
we built some of the most challenging projects we
could have been asked to undertake. We also deliv-
ered 92 projects of all sizes, surpassing our previous
12-month record by nearly 20%.
The variety of work we’ve done is, we think,
pretty impressive, and includes our most compli-
cated single piece to date — a mega-multifunction
boardroom table (center right). We
have also completed a massive
assembly of 30 conference tables
(see our lead story) which features
an unusually complex palette of
materials and finishes.
Most of our projects are not
quite as intimidating as those
above but the same thought-
ful approach and attention to
detail applies to them as well.
Our popular lightweight Arbor
tables (we built several hundred
during the past 12 months) are
an example at the opposite end
of the design spectrum. Relatively
simple, Arbors invariably involve
some degree of customization and as such
require the same mix of innovative engineer- accents and was engineered, fabricated and installed in less than six months.
ing, fine craftsmanship, and “on the ball”
project management.
Usually faced with a mountain of details
and a difficult schedule, you might think
we approach some projects with a bit of
trepidation. We do, of course, but then we
figure, who better to tackle these sorts of
challenges? Apparently a good number of
our customers feel the same way and we’re
very pleased that that has led to our best
year — so far.
Working with the client’s
Feng Shui consultant, Mi-
chael Oei Architects of Phila-
delphia designed this harmo-
nious conference table and
several complementary case
pieces. The table features a
curly maple field and sinuous
dark maple burl accent strips,
all carefully arranged within
the egg-shaped solid maple
border. The base echoes the
shape of the top.
Fitted with 28 retractable multi-function monitors, this boardroom table represents WallGoldfinger’s
most technically ambitious challenge to date. The design is by Boston’s Elkus Manfredi with audio/visual
design by ACT Associates and fitout by Verrex. The table features anigre veneer with stainless steel
WallGoldfinger developed a proprietary folding leg mechanism for a Davis Carter Scott law firm
project in Washington, DC. Fifty-six lightweight Arbor tables were furnished, each fitted with an
array of power and data connections. Sycamore veneer, maple solids and stainless steel leg brackets
combine for a sleek look.
H2L2 employed a unifying veneer scheme
for the custom furniture and millwork in this
Wilmington, DE project. WallGoldfinger
supplied the imposing boardroom table and
two reception desks, one square the other
circular (shown above). The elegant veneer
treatment and the lined reveals were a par-
ticular challenge on the curved walls of the
circular desk. Makore and mahogany veneer
were used, with ebonized accent inlays
contributing to the geometric layout.
Shop News
Unique bases and a handsome ve-
neer layout are featured in this design Style & Substance: New Binder & Brochure Digital Newsletter
from New York’s Spector Group. The
table uses block mottled makore and WallGoldfinger is pleased to announce our that our WallGoldfinger’s next e-newsletter will be issued
satinwood veneers with Honduras
mahogany solids new product binder is ready for your library. We have in about 6 weeks. If you’d like to be added to our
revamped it from cover to cover — it includes a new newsletter mailing list, please sign up by going
look, new project descriptions, and our much antici- to wallgoldfinger.com/news.
pated Arbor Reconfigurable Table brochure. Beginning our second year
Although we’re delighted with the new packaging, we’re es- of delivery, we’ll be including
pecially pleased with the Arbor brochure. This informative 30- coverage of our most recent
page handbook explains the infinitely adaptable Arbor table projects, detailing new web-
system in great breadth and depth. We cover shapes, configura- site pages, introduc-
tions, veneers, edges, leg and base styles, power/data options and storage. ing both new and
WallGoldfinger’s sales force will be making the rounds, ridding you of that tired, tenured employees,
DESIGNING AND BUILDING FINE CORPORATE FURNITURE IN VERMONT SINCE 1971 and we showcase other WallGoldfinger
old, well-worn binder, and replacing it with the 2006 edition. Contact us at wall-
Winter 2006 Vol. 20, No. 1 goldfinger.com/news to receive the new brochures. interests, such as a mid-winter report on all the
We think the binder and brochure are going to be very useful as you consider happenings in snowbound Northfield. . . . Well,
fresh design ideas. After reviewing the material, please let us know if we can do maybe one happening.
Off The Wall . . . anything else to assist in the development of your next project. We stand ready to
We have just finished our most satisfying year. help with technical advice, budgets, and computer generated renderings. Newsletter Credits
While achieving record sales and growth, we
enjoyed the successful completion of some of ©2006 WallGoldfinger, Inc.
our most compelling projects yet. And we will Micheal’s Fund
be celebrating our 35th anniversary this year. Winter 2006, Volume 20, Number 1
We have printed a new binder, and have re- Michael’s Fund was established to support
done our Arbor reconfigurable table brochure. Writing: John Wall and John Belniak
Central Vermont not-for-profit organiza-
They are just beginning to be distributed, so Art Direction: Chuck Weaver
please let us know if you have not yet received tions in developing and providing services
Graphic Design: Thor Goodrich
a copy. that improve the quality of life for cancer
We have also become involved with a very Photography: Paul Warchol, Barry Halkin,
patients and their families. Begun by
important cause. In honor and memory of Thor Goodrich, Curtis Ostler, Doug Shick
our late partner, Michael Goldfinger, Michael’s Michael Goldfinger’s wife Ellen, herself
Illustrations: Chuck Weaver
Fund has been established to provide supple- a cancer survivor, the fund will support
mental care for cancer patients. Please see the Printer: Hull Printing, Barre VT
services that are not currently available
back page of this newsletter and the WallGold- Mailing: The Mailing Center, East Barre VT
finger website for more information on this under normal health insurance coverage.
tax-exempt fund. WallGoldfinger has pledged support of this fund, and we are hoping to inspire Phone 802.485.6261
Thank you again for a tremendous year. others to do so as well. If you would like to donate, or learn more about the Fax 802.485.4090
Multi-Function Fund, please visit our website at www.wallgoldfinger.com/michaelsfund. Email wg@wallgoldfinger.com
Conferencing Facility
President
Butler, Rodgers, Baskett created this multi-
function conferencing facility for a major
New York law firm. A main boardroom table, WALL GOLDFINGER PRESORTED
a video conferencing table, five reconfigu- STANDARD
7 Belknap Street
U.S. POSTAGE
rable tables, and twenty conference tables Suite 3 PAID
of varying sizes and materials were supplied PERMIT No. 222
Northfield, Vermont 05663 BARRE VT
in a complex, phased installation schedule.
The project is particularly notable for
Innovation is not the number of different finishes specified.
in short supply at
WallGoldfinger.
A complex palette of three veneer species,
This Gensler two types of metal and seven marbles were
DC project
called for eleven
used in various combinations. The po-
mobile, storable tential for confusion was considerable so
six foot square
stone topped
we are particularly proud of our project places at the right times.
tables. WG management department for making From the date of order placement,
responded with a
scheme featuring
all the right pieces fall into all the right WallGoldfinger had six months to make
pivoting light- its final delivery. Sampling, detailing and
weight
stone tops drawing consumed the first two months of
mounted on the project, manufacturing of the diverse
bases fitted with
casters and levelers. We also engineered a elements took another three, and installation
hinge and latch mechanism which allows required one month. Meticulous coordina-
these large tables to be wheeled safely,
with complete stability, from room to tion throughout the process was key to the
room. Each table is fully “wired” and can program’s success and we’re pleased that the
be used independently or “daisy chained”
to its neighbor in a conference set up. client, designer and furniture dealer are so
pleased with the outcome.
Year in Review
n the midst of celebrating its 35th year, Wall-
Goldfinger has good reason to be very happy
with its 34th. This past year was our best yet in
terms of sales and profitability, and not only that,
we built some of the most challenging projects we
could have been asked to undertake. We also deliv-
ered 92 projects of all sizes, surpassing our previous
12-month record by nearly 20%.
The variety of work we’ve done is, we think,
pretty impressive, and includes our most compli-
cated single piece to date — a mega-multifunction
boardroom table (center right). We
have also completed a massive
assembly of 30 conference tables
(see our lead story) which features
an unusually complex palette of
materials and finishes.
Most of our projects are not
quite as intimidating as those
above but the same thought-
ful approach and attention to
detail applies to them as well.
Our popular lightweight Arbor
tables (we built several hundred
during the past 12 months) are
an example at the opposite end
of the design spectrum. Relatively
simple, Arbors invariably involve
some degree of customization and as such
require the same mix of innovative engineer- accents and was engineered, fabricated and installed in less than six months.
ing, fine craftsmanship, and “on the ball”
project management.
Usually faced with a mountain of details
and a difficult schedule, you might think
we approach some projects with a bit of
trepidation. We do, of course, but then we
figure, who better to tackle these sorts of
challenges? Apparently a good number of
our customers feel the same way and we’re
very pleased that that has led to our best
year — so far.
Working with the client’s
Feng Shui consultant, Mi-
chael Oei Architects of Phila-
delphia designed this harmo-
nious conference table and
several complementary case
pieces. The table features a
curly maple field and sinuous
dark maple burl accent strips,
all carefully arranged within
the egg-shaped solid maple
border. The base echoes the
shape of the top.
Fitted with 28 retractable multi-function monitors, this boardroom table represents WallGoldfinger’s
most technically ambitious challenge to date. The design is by Boston’s Elkus Manfredi with audio/visual
design by ACT Associates and fitout by Verrex. The table features anigre veneer with stainless steel
WallGoldfinger developed a proprietary folding leg mechanism for a Davis Carter Scott law firm
project in Washington, DC. Fifty-six lightweight Arbor tables were furnished, each fitted with an
array of power and data connections. Sycamore veneer, maple solids and stainless steel leg brackets
combine for a sleek look.
H2L2 employed a unifying veneer scheme
for the custom furniture and millwork in this
Wilmington, DE project. WallGoldfinger
supplied the imposing boardroom table and
two reception desks, one square the other
circular (shown above). The elegant veneer
treatment and the lined reveals were a par-
ticular challenge on the curved walls of the
circular desk. Makore and mahogany veneer
were used, with ebonized accent inlays
contributing to the geometric layout.
Shop News
Unique bases and a handsome ve-
neer layout are featured in this design Style & Substance: New Binder & Brochure Digital Newsletter
from New York’s Spector Group. The
table uses block mottled makore and WallGoldfinger is pleased to announce our that our WallGoldfinger’s next e-newsletter will be issued
satinwood veneers with Honduras
mahogany solids new product binder is ready for your library. We have in about 6 weeks. If you’d like to be added to our
revamped it from cover to cover — it includes a new newsletter mailing list, please sign up by going
look, new project descriptions, and our much antici- to wallgoldfinger.com/news.
pated Arbor Reconfigurable Table brochure. Beginning our second year
Although we’re delighted with the new packaging, we’re es- of delivery, we’ll be including
pecially pleased with the Arbor brochure. This informative 30- coverage of our most recent
page handbook explains the infinitely adaptable Arbor table projects, detailing new web-
system in great breadth and depth. We cover shapes, configura- site pages, introduc-
tions, veneers, edges, leg and base styles, power/data options and storage. ing both new and
WallGoldfinger’s sales force will be making the rounds, ridding you of that tired, tenured employees,
DESIGNING AND BUILDING FINE CORPORATE FURNITURE IN VERMONT SINCE 1971 and we showcase other WallGoldfinger
old, well-worn binder, and replacing it with the 2006 edition. Contact us at wall-
Winter 2006 Vol. 20, No. 1 goldfinger.com/news to receive the new brochures. interests, such as a mid-winter report on all the
We think the binder and brochure are going to be very useful as you consider happenings in snowbound Northfield. . . . Well,
fresh design ideas. After reviewing the material, please let us know if we can do maybe one happening.
Off The Wall . . . anything else to assist in the development of your next project. We stand ready to
We have just finished our most satisfying year. help with technical advice, budgets, and computer generated renderings. Newsletter Credits
While achieving record sales and growth, we
enjoyed the successful completion of some of ©2006 WallGoldfinger, Inc.
our most compelling projects yet. And we will Micheal’s Fund
be celebrating our 35th anniversary this year. Winter 2006, Volume 20, Number 1
We have printed a new binder, and have re- Michael’s Fund was established to support
done our Arbor reconfigurable table brochure. Writing: John Wall and John Belniak
Central Vermont not-for-profit organiza-
They are just beginning to be distributed, so Art Direction: Chuck Weaver
please let us know if you have not yet received tions in developing and providing services
Graphic Design: Thor Goodrich
a copy. that improve the quality of life for cancer
We have also become involved with a very Photography: Paul Warchol, Barry Halkin,
patients and their families. Begun by
important cause. In honor and memory of Thor Goodrich, Curtis Ostler, Doug Shick
our late partner, Michael Goldfinger, Michael’s Michael Goldfinger’s wife Ellen, herself
Illustrations: Chuck Weaver
Fund has been established to provide supple- a cancer survivor, the fund will support
mental care for cancer patients. Please see the Printer: Hull Printing, Barre VT
services that are not currently available
back page of this newsletter and the WallGold- Mailing: The Mailing Center, East Barre VT
finger website for more information on this under normal health insurance coverage.
tax-exempt fund. WallGoldfinger has pledged support of this fund, and we are hoping to inspire Phone 802.485.6261
Thank you again for a tremendous year. others to do so as well. If you would like to donate, or learn more about the Fax 802.485.4090
Multi-Function Fund, please visit our website at www.wallgoldfinger.com/michaelsfund. Email wg@wallgoldfinger.com
Conferencing Facility
President
Butler, Rodgers, Baskett created this multi-
function conferencing facility for a major
New York law firm. A main boardroom table, WALL GOLDFINGER PRESORTED
a video conferencing table, five reconfigu- STANDARD
7 Belknap Street
U.S. POSTAGE
rable tables, and twenty conference tables Suite 3 PAID
of varying sizes and materials were supplied PERMIT No. 222
Northfield, Vermont 05663 BARRE VT
in a complex, phased installation schedule.
The project is particularly notable for
Innovation is not the number of different finishes specified.
in short supply at
WallGoldfinger.
A complex palette of three veneer species,
This Gensler two types of metal and seven marbles were
DC project
called for eleven
used in various combinations. The po-
mobile, storable tential for confusion was considerable so
six foot square
stone topped
we are particularly proud of our project places at the right times.
tables. WG management department for making From the date of order placement,
responded with a
scheme featuring
all the right pieces fall into all the right WallGoldfinger had six months to make
pivoting light- its final delivery. Sampling, detailing and
weight
stone tops drawing consumed the first two months of
mounted on the project, manufacturing of the diverse
bases fitted with
casters and levelers. We also engineered a elements took another three, and installation
hinge and latch mechanism which allows required one month. Meticulous coordina-
these large tables to be wheeled safely,
with complete stability, from room to tion throughout the process was key to the
room. Each table is fully “wired” and can program’s success and we’re pleased that the
be used independently or “daisy chained”
to its neighbor in a conference set up. client, designer and furniture dealer are so
pleased with the outcome.