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Pedestal table with a spinning top. Built from solid naturally salvaged Northern California claro walnut. . . . #homeinspiration #furnituredesign #homedesign #interiordesign #IndustrialDesign #designspo #designinspiration #handmade&nbs
Wabi-Sabi inspired desk A couple years ago I found this oddly formed ~4.5 inch thick slab of claro walnut when I was walking around Arborica in Marshall. The piece easily could have ended up in a dumpster or as mulch in someone’s yard, as it w
Symbols Table . Ebonized ash, maple, brass
Japanese soaking tub built from vertical grain, clear Oregon yellow cedar. Typically woodworkers are doing everyone to mitigate moisture exposure to seasoned (properly dried) lumber. This particular project utilizes an engineering assist from water
A couple simple benches getting ready for some color and finishing. The clean rectangular lines and spacing evoke a strength in minimalism. The round over on the legs and bottom side of the seat offers a visual softening of the piece that yields warm
The jewel-cut kitchen island was designed and built for a San Francisco residence. The top is constructed from a book match patterned, claro walnut end grain that acts as a functional cutting and food preparation surface. The base is constructed from
Designed and built this shuffle board table for a auto dealership converted into an apartment building in Oakland. The original as well as the new construction both emphasized the circular form throughout the space. The round columns provide solid st
Designed and built this shuffle board table for a auto dealership converted into an apartment building in Oakland. The original as well as the new construction both emphasized the circular form throughout the space. The round columns provide solid st
Designed and built this shuffle board table for a auto dealership converted into an apartment building in Oakland. The original as well as the new construction both emphasized the circular form throughout the space. The round columns provide solid st
Solid claro walnut dining table and matching floating shelves in foreground, sculptural shuffleboard table in background.
Walnut and steel.
An elevated mail sorting experience for residents of @thebroadwayapts. Design collaboration with architect @studioplow. 📷 @annaalexia
Espíritu work desk, a platform for craft. ... Tribe collab between @michaelgsharf and @vinny_olimpio taken from concept sketch to install in 48 hours. Process film coming soon.
Maple-Splined, walnut boxes for days.
Preparing the surface for a blackening patina to finish a newly designed cold rolled steel bar base. Will start with an acetone wash, then sanding up to 220 grit before applying patina and then clear coat.
Been loving the spring vibes this week. Photo’d is our walnut-grain-wrapped rosé chiller, you can pick one up on our website or at the @sfmomastore in downtown San Francisco.
Processing a couple 14ft long, 400lb book matched claro walnut slabs. Had to finish a straight line with a traditional Japanese pull saw after maxing out the plunge on our large sized track saw.
Fun to see our box project from design to completion launched into the wild. 🙏🏽📷: Lauren Usui
Jewel cut Claro walnut.
Fitting cube into a square hole.