
![]() Brooklyn Distillery OakThese oak staves from a centuries old distillery were charred on the inside to give the whiskey flavor. | ![]() Whiskey barrel stavesEach stave was hand-picked, sanded, trimmed, pre-fitted and meticulously assembled. | ![]() NYC reception deskResult was this unique reception desk for Terra Plana footwear on Elizabeth Street in New York City. |
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![]() Furniture with characterThe client was thrilled to receive truly unique furnishings with real character, history, and beauty. | ![]() Reclaimed treesReclaimed words have a certain mystery; standard lumberyard cuts have predictable textures. | ![]() Beautiful woodsThese unique woods need to be handled carefully to make sure the material is appropriate for the job. |
![]() Unique colorsAged wood means unique colors, once we sand down hundreds of years of tree life. | ![]() Finished processThere is a treasure of texture and beauty that is not discovered until the final finishing process. | ![]() Salvaged cedar woodThick cedar planks from Brooklyn rooftop water tanks were used to make tables and headboards. |
![]() Custom dining tableReclaimed wood provides a color, patina, and beauty that just can't be achieved with newer woods. | ![]() Reclaimed wood benchThere is a historical beauty in furniture built from Brooklyn warehouses or New York buildings. | ![]() Custom rustic benchThe reclaimed wood from dismantled buildings is very well aged -- often 250-300 years old. |
![]() Sustainable woodsWe spend a lot of time picking out suitable woods before loading them into the shop for assessment. | ![]() Thorough inspectionReclaimed woods require thorough inspection to remove any 150-year-old nails prior to sanding. | ![]() Sanding processA process of several very course grades of sandpaper are used to take down the initial layer of wood. |
![]() Rustic beautyOnly at the point that we can see what's underneath do we learn what the wood has to offer us |