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.
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Hi everyone, I’m Bill Hemphill, the Industrial Craftsman.
Every piece of ICF furniture is handbuilt by me in a small studio at my cottage in Downtown Phoenix.
The Industrial Craftsman story begins at a time when I was a union carpenter, and as the recession hit, I became a stay-at-home dad with two babies.
While helping a friend on a Micro Dwell (tiny house) concept, I was invited to start a small cactus nursery in the parking lot of his art gallery, known as The Hive. Aside from tending these plants, I built furniture from alley scraps that I found on my way to work. One day while foraging, I came across a unique wood table, it was really old and well built. I discovered it was a Gustav Stickley circa 1910! This led me to study his work, where I found so many themes I could relate to, including— a man should enjoy his work, nature should be valued, and workers are craftsman. Inspired by the clean lines and use of quality materials.
So I began to study the turn of the century Craftsman Movement, from Macintosh and William Morris, to Greene and Greene and Stickley. I found myself not only drawn to the design but also to the underlying philosophy of quality, simplicity, craftsmanship and usefulness of each piece. My nursery became more and more a workshop, until it no longer fit my art gallery surroundings. I did some great work and moved my shop to a newfound home at the cottages. I continue to build and study, finding some success. My style began to evolve from furniture of scraps to something that truly resembled the Craftsman Movement. Although while still using repurposed material, it became something different, neither Industrial nor Craftsman, but something in the middle, like “Gustav Stickley with a welder”. That’s how the Industrial Craftsman style was born.
We’re at a time and place in the world where we can no longer afford to be wasteful by buying disposable furniture. The Industrial Craftsman Movement is about taking back the craft by putting it in the hands of the worker, while creating a quality product that lasts several lifetimes.
My philosophy is to deliver high-quality, custom, handmade furniture that serves the businesses and residents of my community. Because of its simple design and diversity of materials, I can create a beautiful piece to fit any budget. I aspire to have a piece of furniture in every home and business in my neighborhood, and I’m off to a good start.
Zoo Micro Nursery
Early inlay
Early table, Found base, bowling lane top.
Early table and cactus planter.
One of the first “craftsman”inspired tables.
Newer Industrial Craftsman style. Complete with signature W.
The Boys.
The boys and I.
Much happier me. (photo credit Miss Bane)
A little over a year ago I was approached to do my largest project to-date. Welcome Diner was opening a new concept and needed a counter, 2 picnic tables, 11 benches, 8 table tops and a bike rack and… oh, a door handle. Using glue-lam beams, some steel and some style, I collaborated with Sloan McFarland to create something beautiful and slightly more modern than my furniture is normally. Today, as Miss Bane and I had a doughnut, I felt proud to have been a part of such a great spot on the Phoenix food scene. The Furniture still looks great, the food is AMAZING and the relationships with the people there are as important as the work we did. It is my personal goal to serve my community with beautiful, affordable, quality furniture. Thank you Welcome family for letting me be a part of your world.
Candles are a romantic way to make home feel like home. Whether you burn them for light, scent or ceremony, candles play a big part for many of us. So, Industrial Craftsman Furniture decided to give them a proper home in your home. These candle stands are made of parts and scraps left over from my furniture projects. They are unique, handmade, pieces of mini furniture for you to enjoy. Prices starting at around $20.
We also made the candles featured. Check out Solar Love Candles on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarlovecandles
Candelabra featuring Solar Love pillar candles
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)
Dining table made of ponderosa pine: It features a two piece live edge top, steel legs, cross braces, and wooden feet. It is a nice, thick slab of wood, solid, well built, and one of a kind. Completed with a natural finish of linseed oil and wax.
Dinning Table 42″ x 28″ 27 inches tall and the top is just over 2′ thick.
Solid hand milled two piece top.
Steel legs, crossbar and wooden feet one adjustable.
Coffee Table!
What’s better than a rad one-of-a-kind foraged, hand built diner table? The matching coffee table. Also featuring two planks, steel cross bars, wood feet and adjuster.
Ponderosa Coffee Table. 40″ x 20″ 17 inches tall.
Two piece top.
In a collaboration with Desert Dragon Studios, I brought some Industrial Craftsman Furniture pieces to the Desert Botanical Gardens. These were pieces to help create a beautiful garden space and included a Plant Stand, Bench, and Outdoor Table. They help to create an outdoor room in any garden!
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!
Industrial/ Craftsman Furniture 