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- Provocative timber horn explores the hypnotic pull of the unknown Mon, 24 Jul 17, 8:07pmDigital fabrication and traditional woodworking fuse together in Y, a modern sculpture with a provocative and pixelated appearance. A team of international architects and carpenters comprising &' [Emmi Keskisarja & Janne...
- Father and son turn salvaged wood into timeless furniture Wed, 16 Mar 16, 9:23amSon Reinterprets Father's Designs in Salvaged Woods From the California Valley That Appear to be on the Edge of Crumbling Away When I joined the family furniture business last year I wanted to do something to take some ownership...
- San Francisco college student upcycles old skateboards into one-of-a-kind guitars Mon, 3 Aug 15, 6:00pmPourfard began woodworking when he was 18, after a skateboarding injury left him with six months of extra time on his hands for recovery. What started as an experimental foray into reworking skateboard decks soon took off...
- NYC’s Newest Shake Shack Gets Decked Out with Recycled Furniture Sat, 21 Jun 14, 4:30amCare for a side of recycled furniture with that burger? Famed New York burger chain Shake Shack recently opened its latest branch in DUMBO, Brooklyn, and it features tables and other furnishings made of reclaimed materials...
- Tiny 240-sq-ft Studio Boasts a Crawl-In Library Tue, 17 Jun 14, 4:30amAnyone who feels that fitting a library into a 240-sq-ft apartment would be impossible needs to check out this ambitious Manhattan studio. Designed by architect Tim Seggerman, the tiny space makes up for its size with sophisticated...
- Wooden Incurva Wine Rack Blends Craftmanship with Sustainably Sourced Materials Thu, 8 May 14, 6:00amIf you're looking for a chic and elegant way to display your wine collection, look no further than design studio Formabilio's INCURVA. This elegant wine bottle holder blends craftsmanship with sustainably sourced materials....
- Tom Shields Fuses Old Furniture Into Zany New Designs Wed, 22 Jan 14, 8:30amTom Shields' works primarily with furniture found in the trash. He takes these unwanted castoffs and repurposes them into different pieces of furniture or as sculptures. The intent behind his work is to encourage the viewer...
- Woodworker Dan Coyle is Creating Fantastic Wood Bike Helmets in His Oregon Workshop Thu, 5 Sep 13, 6:30amCoyle, a wooden helmet company, is one of those ventures that began as a garage experiment and slowly evolved into a successful business. Coyle makes specialty helmets in Corvallis, Oregon, using a wood shell and a cork cushioning...
- Beautiful Steam-Bent Hertfordshire Hammocks are Made From Sustainably Sourced Wood Fri, 31 May 13, 7:00amDesigner/maker Richard Foxcroft recently brought together ancient barrel making and boat building techniques to create a beautiful line of wooden hammocks...
- Sman Cruisers’ Classic Wooden Bikes Take to the Streets With Sustainable Style Tue, 31 Jul 12, 7:00amWith summer in full swing and temperatures soaring across the states, why not stay cool and reduce carbon emissions at the same time by taking to the streets on a wooden bicycle by Sman Cruisers? The retro-styled beach bikes,...
- Los Tres Juanes Carve Incredibly Detailed Wood Panels in Spain Tue, 26 Apr 11, 3:00pm“The Three Johns” carve incredible wood ceilings that line a variety of buildings, including the Malaga’s Picasso Museum. Known for restoring old works unique to Southern Spain, Los Tres Juanes also craft...