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BLACK WALNUT BARCART

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est. 2012 / _ present

Design, engineering and prototype. Hand hewn, waxed black walnut and 5mm smoked tinted glass is flush mount. The streamlined edges are executed to the last detail including the mirror polished cast brass handles and hardware. Casters swivel and roll freely on any surface.

 

Materials: Black Walnut, tempered glass, brass hardware

Dimensions: 27.5” H x 19” W x 34.75” L

 

Client: Roost Co. | Anthropologie

Ships flat. 600+ produced

CURIO CABINETS

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est. 2018 / _

 

Design and engineering. An exclusive collection of cabinets designed as part of a private commission bringing modern and industrial elements into your home. Constructed of 14-gauge steel sheet metal using industrial processes to form and shape. Currently offered in two finishes; mint powder coat and black oxide. A lip along the top edge keeps your belongings in place and houses a wire brushed solid teak shelf. Each unit has adjustable satin brass levelers and the doors are faced with frosted ribbed glass and brass pulls.

 

 

Materials: Steel, Teak, brass and glass

 

Dimensions:

Low Cabinet: 36” W x 33” H x 14.75” D

5 Drawer: 19” W x 42” H x 15.75” D

Hutch: 36” W x 42” H x 12.25” D

Side Table: 18.5” W x 24” H x 14.75” D

Tall Cabinet: 28” W x 88.5” H x 14.75” D

Wide Cabinet: 48” W x 74.5” H x 14.75” D

 

Client: Private Commission

A-FRAME SYSTEM

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est. 2016 / _ present

 

Design, prototype and engineering. This expansive system of display furniture is designed with maximum flexibility in mind. Three sizes of five tier wall book shelves work in concert with the larger four and three shelf racks. The A-frame work table is composed of several components consisting of two wide display consoles, table top and clamp lock risers. Resting on top of the table is a display panel covered with an enzyme-washed gray velvet and is receptive to pinning. Wall mounted console tables and shelves are offered in three widths and are designed for a variety of uses in retail stores, cafes, offices and homes. The A-frame furniture consists of about 20 unique pieces all made from solid reclaimed teak and phosphate finished solid iron frames. All pieces fold flat for easy storage and shipping. No fasteners are used for assembly.

 

Materials: Reclaimed teak and iron

 

Dimensions:

Wall shelves: 10” H x 10” D x 24”/36”/48” L

Narrow book shelf: 78” H x 25” D x 24” W

Wide book shelf: 78” H x 25” D x 36” W

Wide console: 31.5” H x 24” D x 36” W

Work Table: 38” H x 36” W x 84” L

Display panel: 15” H x 5” D x 54” L

Wall Consoles: 38” H x 14” D x 24”/36”/48” L

Stool: 31” H x 14” D x 15.5” W

Narrow 4 shelf: 78” H x 24” D x 24” W

Wide 4 shelf: 78” H x 24” D x 36” W

Garment rack: 78” H x 24” D x 36” W

 

Client: Roost Co.

2500+ units produced

SLAT COLLECTION

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est. 2018 / _

 

Design and engineering. An exclusive range of furniture designed as part of a private commission. Constructed of solid hardwood Acacia slats and shelving with a hand rubbed transparent walnut stain. Topped with a thick slab of honed travertine stone and grounded by a beautiful cast brass, satin finished base that is equipped with surface levelers. Expansions to this collection include a three-person sofa, writing desk and wall mirror.

 

Materials: Acacia Wood, Cast Brass, Travertine

 

Dimensions:

Armoir:  60” W x 43” H x 18” D

Bar cabinet: 48” W x 62” H x 16” D

Coffee Table: 36” Dia x 16.75” H

Console: 41” W x 36” H x 18” D

Credenza: 60” W x 43” H x 18” D

Side Table: 22” Dia x 20” H

 

Client: Private Commission

REDWOOD BURL

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est. 2016 / _ present

 

Design, concept, fabrication and production. Redwood burl slabs are hand selected with beautiful live edges and modern steel hardware. The Redwood burl is part of the tree that forms directly above its roots, it is extremely hard and has fascinating grains and figuring. Each piece is locally sourced from reclaimed burl of fallen redwood trees in northern California. The shelf is suspended from 15-feet of stainless steel cables with ingenious adjustable steel cable grips. Depending on the shape of each burl, a shelf may have 3 or 4 cables. The tables are equipped with hand brushed stainless-steel legs and adjustable foot levelers. Depending on the shape of each table, it may have either 6 or 7 legs to ensure the most stable surface. Each leg easily threads into the inserts which have been recessed into the bottom of the slab.

 

Materials: Redwood, stainless steel hardware and Brazilian carnauba wax

Dimensions:

-Hanging Shelves: 2” H x 22” W x 40” L

-Cables: 15’ L

-Side table: 16” H x 27” W x 38” L

 

Client: Roost Co.

600+ units produced

ELM CHAIR

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est. 2015 / _ present

 

Design and concept. The sophisticated curves of the elm armchair are carved and shaped by master craftsmen from sand-blasted, unfinished elm. The natural characteristics of the wood grain give this chair an interesting visual appeal. The chair comes fully assembled.

 

Materials: Elm wood

Dimensions: 31.25” H x 25.25” W x 23.5” L

 

Client: Roost Co.

450+ units produced

ACAPULCO CHAIR

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est. 2009 / _ present

 

Design and engineering. Inspired by a mid century Mexican heritage, combining ancient Mayan weaving and innovative iron fashioning. Each piece has an applied black oxide coating and woven with a hand dyed variegated cotton rope. The chairs come as a set of 3 colors.

 

Materials: Blackened iron and cotton rope.

Dimensions: 33” H x 30” W x 25.5” L

 

Client: Roost Co.

Knock down assembly. 1000+ produced

LIVE EDGE TABLES

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est. 2015 / _ present

 

Design, concept, fabrication and production. A love for the beauty of natural wood, led to the design and creation of these exquisite live edge table tops & steel bases. Offered in Claro Walnut and English Elm, which are both dense grain woods that originate in California. The production of these tables is a labor of local love. The wood is hand selected from a mill in northern California where it is sliced and kiln-dried and trucked to a workshop in Sausalito, CA, where hours of finishing, de-barking and honing was required. The steel bases are sourced from a fleet of retired barges which brought aggregate to the bay area in the 1990’s. The 3/8” thick steel barge plate was water cut to shape and formed on an industrial brake press to give them their final angle. Each piece of steel is hand waxed with black oxide applied underneath to accentuate its character and protect it from elements.

 

Materials: Claro Walnut, English Elm and steel

Dimensions: Sizes vary

-Dining Table: 29” H x 32” W x 108” L

-Low display table: 18” H x 24” W x 108” L

 

Client: Roost Co.

200+ units produced

Assembly required

SLING CHAIR

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est. 2015 / _ present

 

Design and concept. Recline comfortably in a thick leather sling spanning a solid yet flexible pewter-toned iron rod frame. Finished with broad leather hand stitching on top and bottom.

 

Materials: Leather and Iron

Dimensions: 32” H x 33” W x 18” L

 

Client: Roost Co.

Multiple hides available. 400+ produced

TEAK BENCH

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est. 2014 / _ present

 

Design. Taking inspiration from the very iconic Hans Wegner "Wishbone chair," I designed the teak bench with functional outdoor materials in mind. Each piece is made from high quality reclaimed teak which has been responsibly sourced. The warm dense wood is contrasted by variegated hand-woven gray/green polyresin seats that accommodate two people comfortably. The subtle natural color variations from the wood add to the appeal of the bench. Each bench is fully assembled and hand oiled.

 

Materials: Teak and Polyresin

Dimensions: 19” H x 14.25” W x 43.5” L

Outdoor safe

 

Client: Roost Co.

700+ units produced

STUMP STOOL

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est. 2009 / _ 2013

 

Design and concept. These faux log stump stools quickly became an icon for interior designers across the states. Each piece is slip cast with intricate wood grain detail carved directly into the mold and fired with a gloss metallic black pewter glaze. Small editions were made available for jewelry displays.

 

Materials: Ceramic with reactive gloss glaze

Dimensions:

-Stool: 18.5” H x 13” dia.

-Jewelry display: Sizes vary

 

Client: Roost Co.

Stool: Limited run of 100

Jewelry Displays: 2,000+ units sold

OAK FURNITURE

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est. 2017 / _ present

 

Design and engineering. The clean, angular lines of the Oak furniture collection are made using solid, 14mm iron rod stock finished in a chromatic deep gray with oiled American white Oak planks. This collection was about capturing the mundane support system we see in all furniture and highlighting it in a graphic appeal that’s celebrated, not hidden.

 

Materials: 14mm iron square stock, American White Oak

Dimensions:

-Wide shelf: 72” H x 60” W x 15.5” D

-Narrow shelf: 72” H x 36” W x 15.5” D

-Console: 30” H x 60” W x 15.5” D

-Nesting Tables: 22” H x 15” W x 15” D

 

 

Client: Roost Co.

350+ units sold

MEDICINE CABINET

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est. 2016 / _ present

 

Design and engineering. These curator cabinets elegantly unite blackened iron and glass in their utilitarian lines. Glass sides and doors flank the fixed shelves. Built from solid blackened iron, this sturdy cabinet provides ample storage and display space. A sleek oval knob pivots to secure the door closed.

 

Materials: Blackened iron and tempered glass

Dimensions:

-Wide 6 shelf: 78.75” H x 17” D x 40” L

-Wide 3 shelf: 42.75” H x 17” D x 43.5” L

-Narrow 3 shelf: 54.5” H x 18” D x 21” L

 

Client: Roost Co.

400+ units produced

TEAK WOOD SCREEN

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est. 2010 / _ present

 

Design engineering and concept. Recycled teak, selected for its intriguing grain, durability and hue, is sanded to a velvety-smooth finish and shaped to form this timeless modern screen which was originally inspired by the work of Dutch painter, Piet Mondrian. Two and three-dimensional shapes are inlayed within the borders of the free-standing frame to create a playful pattern, with open spaces for an intriguing peekaboo effect. Finished with flush mounted satin nickel hardware. The screen comes in three panels that easily assemble to create one complete unit. Over the years, customers have created interesting installments within the home including floor mounted and entry way displays of art.

 

Materials: Teak wood and steel hardware

Dimensions: 72” H x 1.5” D x 56” W

 

Client: Roost Co.

800+ units produced

WORKSHOP FURNITURE

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est. 2016 / _ present

 

Design, domestic production and concept. Mid-century modern design is coupled with a rustic aesthetic for a series of industrial iron and fir wood furniture and shelving system. Blackening the iron sheet creates a gunmetal finish with interesting flow marks and chromatic highlights while the fir legs are slightly distressed and waxed to enhance textural interest. Steel bracing provides strength and structural integrity, while emphasizing the architectural lines of the collection.

 

Materials: Iron, steel and fir wood.

Dimensions: Furniture

-Work table: 29” H x 26” W x 49.5” L

-Square table: 29” H x 31.5” W x 31.5” L

-Stool: 18” H x 13” W x 15.75” L

-Bench: 18” H x 13” W x 49.5” L

-Console: 29” H x 15.25” W x 49.5” L

-Low square: 18” H x 26.75” W x 26.75” L

Assembly required

 

Dimensions: Wall Shelves

-Wall Hook: 4.5” H x 2.75” W x 8.75” L

-Narrow wall shelves: 1.5” H x 12.25” L, 17.5” L, 22.75” L

-Wide wall shelves: 12” H x 12” L, 18” L, 34” L

-Wall mount votive: 4” H x 5” L, 14” L, 22.75” L

Hardware provided in black and brass finishes

 

Client: Roost Co.

1,500+ units sold

ELM SHELVING

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est. 2015 / _ present

 

Design and concept. My handsome bookshelf collection combines brass-clad vertical blocks with sand-blasted, solid elm wood for elegantly functional pieces of furniture. The ample display space and unusual configuration of these pieces lend themselves well to beautiful displays of art books and coveted objects. The blocks are encased in fine brass foil, which serve as shelf risers and bookends. Over-sized, slotted brass screws hold the shelves solidly in place while adding visual appeal. The low bookshelf also makes an excellent platform for home entertainment systems.

 

Materials: Elm wood, brass clad and brass hardware

Dimensions:

-Bookshelf Wide: 56.25” H x 72” H x 12” D

-Bookshelf Low: 29.75” H x 72” W x 12” D

-Bookshelf Tall: 69.5” H x 41.5” W x 12” D

 

Client: Roost Co.

750+ units produced

Ships flat, assembly required

FACET MIRROR STOOLS

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est. 2017 / _ 2018

 

Design and concept. The faceted mirror stools are decorative objects that serve a purpose. Thick ¼” slabs of antiqued mercury mirror are faceted on the surface to reflect and refract light like a giant cut gemstone. Each slab is meticulously cut to fit together. Pigmented grout is used to blend the seams.

 

Materials: Antiqued slab glass, engineered hardwood, grout.

Dimensions:

-Stool: 18” H x 20” W x 20” L

-Coffee: 18” H x 38” W x 33” D

 

Client: Anthropologie

Limited Edition

BRAZILIAN LOUNGER

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est. 2016 / _ present

 

Design and flat pack concept. My homage to the classic 1950’s Brazilian furniture era, this rustic and extremely comfortable lounge chair is handcrafted from heavy full-grain leather and a solid rosewood frame using the select heartwood of the tree.

 

Materials: Leather, rosewood and steel hardware

Dimensions:

-Chair: 29.5" H x 29" W x 23" D

-Seat: 14" H x 17.5" D

-12.25" under chair clearance

 

Client: Anthropologie

Ships flat. 250+ produced

BRASS BARCART

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est. 2015 / _ present

 

Design and engineering. This glamorous brass bar cart harkens back to the Art Deco era. Amply sized surfaces for storage and serving, the golden cart's curving brass lines and three mirrored shelves beckon swanky glassware, the best bottles of booze and a roaring good time. Crafted from heavy-gauge brass tubing with finely cast brass wheels and inset rubber treads. The entire cart is knock down with minor assembly required.

 

Materials: Brass, steel, rubber and glass

Dimensions: 34” H x 19” W x 33.25” L

 

Client: Roost Co.

1300+ units produced

SALVAGED ELM TABLE

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est. 2014/ _ present

 

Design, prototype and engineering. Sleek lines and rustic chic intersect in the recycled elm table. The tabletop is crafted from salvaged elm wood from old houses which has been refinished and wire brushed with a wax coating. The iron angle bar wraps the table top and is used in the base. The table legs slot through the table surface to create a silver cross section detail from above. All metal is finished with a hand rubbed blackening agent to expose the beauty of the metal and protect it from the elements. Simple assembly required

 

Materials: Salvaged Elm and angle iron

Dimensions: 29” H x 36” W x 87” L

 

Client: Roost Co.

2500+ units produced

BLACK WALNUT BARCART

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CURIO CABINETS

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A-FRAME SYSTEM

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SLAT COLLECTION

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REDWOOD BURL

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ELM CHAIR

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ACAPULCO CHAIR

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LIVE EDGE TABLES

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SLING CHAIR

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TEAK BENCH

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STUMP STOOL

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OAK FURNITURE

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MEDICINE CABINET

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TEAK WOOD SCREEN

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WORKSHOP FURNITURE

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ELM SHELVING

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FACET MIRROR STOOLS

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BRAZILIAN LOUNGER

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BRASS BARCART

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SALVAGED ELM TABLE

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