A zinc clad shelf at the end of kitchen cabinets. The cabinets were made from American wormy chestnut. 
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Lift Top Coffee Table
Posted in Brighams furniture, Tables with tags Lift top coffee table, Pop-up coffee table on May 16, 2012 by benridderingOne of our customers sent these photos to me this morning. She and her husband love their new coffee table. 
John Brigham and I worked together on this project. We designed and built custom hardware that allows the table top to be lifted (with spring assist) for dining at the couch. We also added a soft close feature so that the table doesn’t come crashing down into the lowered position.
Utility Cart into School Table
Posted in Desks, FOUND: Objects, Tables, The Ridderings... with tags reclaimed lumber, utility cart table on May 13, 2012 by benriddering
I built this school table for the boys using an old steel utility cart and some reclaimed lumber.
The cart had a handle running along the back side. I cut it on one end to accommodate a roll of art paper.
Hanging Bed
Posted in Beds with tags Hanging Bed, Photography, rope bed, suspended bed on April 27, 2012 by benriddering
I built this one for a client in New Jersey. I was glad to get some good shots before it shipped out this week. Thanks to my wife, Shannon, and our friend Teresa for the photos! See Teresa’s work at www.temptingweddings.com.
This bed frame was made from reclaimed douglas fir. Handmade steel hardware/brackets.
Hanging bed highlighted by Apartment Therapy
Posted in Beds, Press with tags appartment therapy, suspended bed on January 11, 2012 by benridderingDining table
Posted in Tables with tags dining table, square pedestal table on February 11, 2011 by benriddering
This dining room table pulls apart into three rectangular pedestal tables (each top measuring 46″ x 52″). They can be used individually, or as one large table as shown.
I salvaged the planks for this table top from an old beach house in Morro Bay. (Thanks for the wood, Chip!)
Pedestals cut from old 10″ x 14″ douglas fir posts–salvaged from an old building in San Luis Obispo, CA. From the ring count, this tree was at least 150 years old when it was cut, and the building that it came from was a good 80-100 years old. This tree started growing sometime in the mid-seventeenth century (or earlier).
—UPDATE—
Client has requested benches to go along the back side of the table. Following are my preliminary sketches:
The seats and backs will be upholstered.
Propane Tank Table
Posted in FOUND: Objects, Tables with tags funky table, propane tank table on October 3, 2010 by benriddering
Hanging Bed
Posted in Beds with tags Hanging Bed, suspended bed on July 30, 2010 by benriddering
This was a fun project–a platform style bed that hangs from the ceiling. Made from reclaimed douglas fir.
Repurposed hardware from an old factory cart (above).
Farm House Project
Posted in Brighams furniture, Kitchens with tags Brigham's kitchen, reclaimed slate on June 30, 2010 by benridderingIt’s been a while since my last post. I have been working with John Brigham (Brigham’s Furniture) on a local farm house that is being refurbished. The house is over a hundred years old. Following are some photos of some pieces that we have done:
A peek through the door at one of the bathroom vanities (above). 
Kitchen
Kitchen island (below)
Counter tops made from reclaimed pool table slate (above).
Bar area. Black walnut counters (by others).
Hutch with zinc door panels.
Old door as a headboard
Posted in Beds, Doors, FOUND: Objects with tags old door headboard on June 28, 2010 by benriddering
Someone asked whether I had ever used an old door as a headboard. Here is a photo of one in my house.
