Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Maker Spotlight on March 14, 2013
Where there’s a will there’s a way, so when Marty Poirier of Nature’s Knots began woodworking and couldn’t afford old cherry he found his own wood to work with. A long-time nature lover, Marty would search the woods and find logs along the stream during his fly-fishing trips. What began as a matter of convenience [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on December 14, 2012
What are some of the unique features you’ll find in CustomMade artisan Jonathan January’s reclaimed wood furniture designs?
Some “character marks,” such as “saw marks, bolt and nail holes, mortises, and notches,” testify to the woodworking of builders and artisans from bygone eras, he writes. The natural patinas created after years of weathering bring a [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on November 16, 2012
Do reclaimed wood projects conjure images of antique furniture or traditional styles?
They don’t have to.
CustomMade artisan Avi Mossiyov of Hand Made Furniture Design can create pieces in contemporary, modernist, and industrial styles from reclaimed century-old hardwood timber.
Part of reclaimed wood’s allure is the special beauty and visual character of the aged materials. [...]
Posted by Rhiannon
in Custom Inspiration,
Maker Spotlight on November 13, 2012
Watching the Antiques Roadshow recently, I was reminded how important the stories behind our possessions can be.
One way of getting excited about furniture is to have it custom made by a talented artisan with whom you have been able to share your vision. Imagine, then, if the piece you have dreamed of has the [...]
Posted by Pedro
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Maker Spotlight on November 8, 2012
What colors come to mind when you visualize reclaimed wood designs?
Using reclaimed wood for a custom project is a wonderful and eco-friendly way to create furniture and installations with unique backstories. The past lives of reclaimed wood, whether it was once part of a barn, a factory, or even a favorite tree struck by [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 28, 2012
The diaspora of reclaimed materials from the world famous Coney Island park in Brooklyn, NY, was the subject of a recent article in the New York Times. Over the past few years, discarded Brazilian ipe wood from the iconic Coney Island boardwalk, sometimes literally rescued from dumpsters, writes Liz Robbins, has been used to create [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 27, 2012
Fall is around the corner. Looking for unique student gift ideas for your returning scholar? Have a CustomMade artisan create a truly one-of-a-kind accessory that will make your child the talk of the playground or the grad seminar (in a positive way). You can find inspiration for all sorts of items in our CustomMade galleries, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 11, 2012
Did you know you could have custom dog furniture uniquely designed to suit your canine friend’s (and your) needs and personality? Our CustomMade artisans will bring the same craftsmanship and attention to detail to custom dog furniture projects that they put into their works for their human customers. Your handcrafted dog furniture will fit your [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Our Favorite Custom Finds on July 10, 2012
Where can you have custom pipes created to reflect the character of the wood and the customer? CustomMade artisan Stephen Muscarella of Left to Right Furniture of Brooklyn, NY, specializes in creating beautiful furniture and other pieces from reclaimed wood and other repurposed materials rich with personality and history. He’s also branched out, “more for [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Concepts & Buyer Guides,
For Customers on June 29, 2012
Do you have repurposed furniture in your home? Are you sure? You may be repurposing right now. Have you brought your work home and spread it out across the dining table? Are you resting your feet on a coffee table? Our practical and creative urges are constantly finding new ways to use our furniture. Fortunately, [...]
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