Devlin Bed

Recently, we had the opportunity to design and build a queen sized bed with a natural-edge Cherry headboard, reclaimed Pine posts and stretchers, and Aluminum accents. The wood for the posts came from two massive 10" square Heart Pine beams that were each nearly 8 feet long.

These two beams rested inconspicuously in one corner of the shop, awaiting a new life. The stunning grain was revealed when we began milling them, beautifully complimented the richly figured Cherry slab headboard. All four were mounted on the lathe and hand-turned. Each features Aluminum discs on the floor and between the Pine and the Cherry finials on top.

Instead of wooden bow-ties, the headboard is prevented from splitting further by four Aluminum straps.

Finished with a hand-rubbed Urethane and Linseed oil mix, then put together with bolts (for easy disassembly) the bed frame looks spectacular.

Elliott & Jean's Bed

We were recently given the opportunity to create this beautiful custom cherry bed for our wonderful clients, Elliott & Jean. The natural edge cherry headboard had spectacular grain patterns and large cracks on each end, which lent itself to inlayed bowties. We chose (with their help) walnut as the accent wood. Nice choice, guys. The Japanese pagoda served as the inspiration for the shape of the walnut finials and bolt caps.

I once made a similar bed for two other clients - Bill & Liz. They later told me how inspiring it was to wake up in such a thing of beauty. Thanks again to Elliott & Jean, I hope that your experience is the same!

killer rosewood desk

This desk is just straight up gorgeous. I might be tempted to re-work the design with organizer boxes/drawers on the back of the work surface instead of below the work surface (I'm tall, so I hit my legs on desk drawers). The rosewood is amazing, but this would look great in walnut, too.

Made by Georg Pedersen Cabinetmakers, and spotted at The Modern Warehouse.

Reclaiming History One Piece at a Time

I built this bookcase completely from reclaimed wood. The body and shelves of the cabinet are broad leaf pine that came from floor joists. The redwood panels came out of the old Schmidt's brewery where they were use as treads for catwalks. Notice the center backboards, they were book matched to show off the holes that were drilled to run the electric wires throughout the house.

Why use reclaimed wood?

• We only have so much new wood available-the more it's used the less there is


• You're rescuing wood otherwise destined for the landfill


• Reclaimed wood is old growth wood with tight grain and beautiful color


• It can be book matched for really interesting grain effect


• It has blemishes, yes, but that adds to the sense of history (which we too often forget)

When I use new hardwoods, it's always FSC certified. Check out the Adam Rung Woodworks web site for more reclaimed pieces among many others.