Himalayan Cedar
At 2 1/2 inches thick, this was a massive chunk of wood.
We have a picnic Table
New hand made adjuster.
#2 features solid steel top.
One of my favorite things about making each piece individually by hand is how different and unique each piece really is. From the materials I am using, to the way I feel, and the designs that are in my head. Each piece is a truly unique experience, and a great way to watch the evolution is through the tiny tables. Let’s look back at the evolution of tiny tables.
These are from the first series of Tiny Tables. Under the ZOO name, this was an original set of ten, built at The Hive Phoenix. Do you have one?
Series two Tiny Tables were slightly larger due to the barn wood I was using at the time. All steel was “Urban Foraged”. There were originally five in this series, made under the ZOO label, and built at the Hive Phoenix. Do you have one?
Series three was similar to series one, but were numbered 1-12.
Series four tiny tables were the first under the new ‘Industrial Craftsman Furniture” label, featured a stenciled W on the bottom and were part of a full collection called “Industrial Revolution”. There were 3 of each piece in this collection, the first collection built at “the cottages”…
This series included 5 pieces and were cut offs from the patio tables I did for the Tempe Buttes Marriott. They were built at the cottages and were the first to feature a carved-W signature instead of spray paint stencilled.
Two Tiny tables and a saw blade table I built In Ghent NY.
In early spring I was Given an opportunity to travel to NYC, no real plans of what to do how to do it. So I packed some clothes, a few tools and a couple of journals and headed out. This is a long story so I will break it up into a few Blog post, Kinda Tarantino it up a little. So first up will be Ghent, I spent a month working on a small 1840’s farm house where I would Build a bridge, work on a bathroom and try and find a few commissions. It was a large property with a 1840’s farm house, 7 or so out buildings and a stream through the west side. Which brings us to part one…
The farm was the site of an old water powered saw mill, for the turbine powered mill they had build a sluice way, this created a fork in the stream, which created an “island” that would need a bridge. Using wood left over from when the saw mill was torn down, some found steel water pipes and some new steel I set off to build a bridge. The inspiration was from many places but, mostly a bridge crossing the Hudson near Kinderhook,NY.
Inspiration from Kinderhook,NY
Stream and Matthews studio
After a year of a mattress on the floor, Miss Bane finally convinced me to build her a bed (she says it is ours). It is made of new steel, a Clarendon Hotel balcony rail, reclaimed redwood, and some very serious bolts. The wooden feet allow it to move easily on tile scratch-free. The dramatically tall height gives it an “Alice in Wonderland” feel. I find myself inspired by Moorish tile work, so I put a “star of squares” in it. With such solid construction, the bed is completely “rock free”. Beds start around $900 (minus Moorish stars).
Nice reclaimed redwood and Carriage bolts soften the appearance.
Gusseted frame with serious bolts prevent “rocking”.
Moorish 8 sided star represents harmony and balance.
Detail of star. (+ cat tail)
With only 23 days until fall weather will be warm and the evenings perfect. It is time to dust off the grill and start BBQ season. We are looking forward to 9 months of outdoor living. Are you ready? Now is a perfect time to add a little touch to your outdoor space. Do you have enough seats? BBQ grill? Table or a bench? Planter or trellis to set the mood? or maybe a lawn sculpture. At industrial Craftsman Furniture I send a lot of time building out door spaces. Add some ICF to your garden party this spring.
Get the party going with an outdoor bar! Bars starting @ $600
Benches are a perfect seating option! Starting @ $150
Custom BBQ Rad build ins available!
Epic Planters!
BBQ Table! tables start @ $300
Add some style with a Rad entry gate!
Custom landscape! Trellis and boardwalk!
I built a bike rack for Barrio Cafe and delivered it on a bike trailer.
Why Miss Bane loves her new dresser so much:
1) There’s TWO lucky pennies in every handle
2) Reclaimed Cherry Wood from golden times
3) Reclaimed Cedar. (It’s biblical)
4) Reclaimed Redwood. You could almost hug it.
5) Angles like a Tron haircut
6) Wood and steel slopes
7) Strong handles with shiny tips
8) Drawers upon shelving
9) Secret side drawer for all kinds of wonderful things
10) The dresser has a soul!!!
Industrial/ Craftsman Furniture 