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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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Maker Spotlight on October 18, 2012
Custom ironwork can fit your budget, your original design idea, your style, and your space. CustomMade artisan Rory May specializes in bringing hand-forged custom ironwork to life through traditional blacksmithing techniques. As the Colorado-based blacksmith’s customers attest in their wonderful reviews, Rory excels at communicating and collaborating closely with his clients throughout the design process, [...]
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Maker Spotlight on September 6, 2012
Exclusively designed custom architectural elements can help turn your place of business into a memorable environment your customers will want to return to and share with their friends. CustomMade artisan Cory Wagner of DumpTruck Design creates fixtures, built-ins, and other architectural elements in close collaboration with his commercial clients and other designers. His completed projects [...]
Finding the perfect ring to get engaged with can be more than a little nerve wracking. Taking someone’s entire personality and putting it into one ring is beyond a challenge. Right off the bat, CustomMade customer Justin knew that the average diamond ring wasn’t what he was looking for. He wanted something that was special [...]
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For Customers on July 6, 2012
What is architectural jewelry? In the CustomMade jewelry galleries, you can find jewelry designs informed by architectural principles, pieces intended to represent structures (whether abstractly or realistically, wholly or in part), and works constructed from materials more commonly associated with buildings than wedding rings. Whatever your take on this fascinating genre, you can find CustomMade [...]
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Maker Spotlight on June 28, 2012
Ready to move away from mass-produced furniture but not sure how to navigate the waters of custom furniture design? CustomMade artisans Heather and Fred Studios can design and build custom furniture in close collaboration with their customers – be they homeowners, interior designers, architects, or a combination – in a style that’s “contemporary and artistic, [...]
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Our Favorite Custom Finds on June 26, 2012
A distinctive floor lamp with table ensemble can add character to your living room or study by defining an intimate space with your lighting and furniture choices. In “Trinity,” the combined form of a floor lamp with table by CustomMade artisan Aaron Smith of Aaron Smith Woodworking creates a striking showcase for the wood, steel, [...]
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For Customers on June 23, 2012
There’s no better way to get something truly made in America than to have a CustomMade artisan near you take your design idea and turn it into a unique, handmade 100% American product. From Maine to Hawaii, if you’re looking for patriotic gift ideas or want your next custom project to show you’re proud to [...]
Posted by Pedro in on June 22, 2012
In an article in the Wall Street Journal last spring, the artichoke table by David Rasmussen Design was featured as an example of the remarkable custom furniture projects consumers could start through CustomMade. The distinctive side table helped spread the word about the amazing artisans to be found through our website.
The CustomMade community now [...]
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