Monthly Archives: January 2010

Jan 24
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In the works: French Industrial Media Console and Shelving

By | bookcase, console table, furniture, media console, shelving | 2 Comments

I have 2 new designs in my head. I am currently working a vintage French industrial inspired media console/TV stand table with 6″ casters. It’s based on this vintage buffet from Briggs House Antiques (they are asking $5,000).
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The main differences will be the dimensions (48″ x 22″ x 30″ tall), caster wheels and a solid walnut top. I found some really cool cloverleaf design sheet metal for the cabinet fronts. And I went with big rivets instead of bolts for the construction because I like the look better. So far this piece is really heavy. I hope it weighs less than 150lbs for shipping purposes. Here is the piece at about 95% done. Just need to install the casters. This piece is finished now and you can see it here: Link

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And the other piece is going to be a rolling shelf or console table similar to Wisteria’s design which is unfortunately no longer made. I heard they had quality issues so they stopped selling it. I just bought some African mahogany and ordered the hardware for this piece. Should look pretty nice once finished. I’ll have one of these made by early February because I LOVE this design.

2/18 It’s done now and you can see some examples here Link

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Jan 20
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Industrial Side Table

By | cafe table, end table, furniture, side table | No Comments

I made this to resemble a tool stand from a mid-century industrial factory. After some research and experimenting , I came up with a new dark stain for this piece and I love it. It has a real vintage look to it with lots of character, and so I named it the “Grandpa Stain”. The riveted iron frame has been distressed to give it a good “been in factory for a while” look. And it has a metal lower shelf which has been riveted in to the frame. It measures 26″ tall x 16″ x 16″.

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Jan 13
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Vintage Industrial Brooklyn Coffee Table

By | coffee table, furniture | One Comment

This French industrial era inspired coffee table offers sleek, architectural lines reminiscent of New York’s famous Brooklyn Bridge. The braces, button head rivets and bolts give this piece a cool, industrial look. The solid wood top and bottom slats were aged to a light grayish color and the ironwork has a flat finish with aged touches here and there.

The Brooklyn Coffee Table works perfectly in any city loft or apartment.

Details:

Coffee table measurements: 39″ x 21″ x 18″ with 5″ caster wheels

Weight: approximately 70lbs.

Price $795

Shipping to NYC $125, East Coast $95, call 602-322-1111 to purchase or use the Paypal button below to buy now.
Additional and complimentary pieces:

This versatile design can be tailored to suit your style. Mix and match steel and wood finishes, alter the size, create a console table or kitchen island, remove the wheels, add drawers, create a rust, chrome, or polished copper finish – the possibilities are endless. Below are a couple examples of custom Brooklyn tables.

Side table available: 20″ x 20″ x 23″

Square coffee table: 32″ x 32″ x 18″ (prices vary with size)

Brooklyn Coffee Table, Vintage 40s French Industrial inspired design, http://shop.retro.net/?p=132

Brooklyn Coffee Table, Vintage 40s French Industrial inspired design, http://shop.retro.net/?p=132

Brooklyn Coffee Table, Vintage 40s French Industrial inspired design, http://shop.retro.net/?p=132

Brooklyn Coffee Table, Vintage 40s French Industrial inspired design, http://shop.retro.net/?p=132

Brooklyn Coffee Table, Vintage 40s French Industrial inspired design, http://shop.retro.net/?p=132

Brooklyn Coffee Table, Vintage 40s French Industrial inspired design, http://shop.retro.net/?p=132

Brooklyn Coffee Table, Vintage 40s French Industrial inspired design, http://shop.retro.net/?p=132

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Jan 11
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Brooklyn Coffee Table in the works

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I usually don’t post new furniture until it’s done, but I’m too excited to wait. I got the idea from a heavy duty vintage industrial workbench. I hope to have it finished this week. So far it’s been a lot of work making the 20 braces, drilling 58 holes (44 to go), and cutting 14 pieces of wood. But it’ll all be worth it when I am done. I named it the Brooklyn Coffee Table because it reminds me of the Brooklyn Bridge with all the rivets and braces. When it’s finished it will measure 39″ x 21″ x 18″ tall with 6″ casters.

Brooklyn Coffee Table in the beginning stage with the braces tack welded on.

Brooklyn Coffee Table in the beginning stage with the braces welded together.

Brooklyn Coffee Table in the beginning stage with the rivet holes drilled and some rivets and the cross braces installed.

Jan 01
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Welding / Plasma Torch Cart

By | furniture, yard and garden | One Comment

I got a new welder / plasma cutter a few days ago and made a rolling cart to haul it around. This was my first project using the plasma torch to cut sheet metal. It was a little scary at first, but after a while I realized it was easy and pretty safe. Plasma cuts the metal around 25,000 degrees which is like using a nuclear bomb to cut through butter. But amazingly the heat only affects a tiny area of the metal. So I didn’t catch myself on fire, or anything else nearby. Here are some pictures of the cart.

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