Archive for the Furniture Category

Custom Desk

Posted in Desks, Tables with tags on April 4, 2010 by benriddering

This is a desk that I’m building for White on White Design in Mill Valley, California. The desk is a little over 8 1/2′ long.  The top (pictured below) is  made from reclaimed vertical grain douglas fir. I’ll post some better pictures when it’s finished.

New Hanging Bed (preview)

Posted in Beds with tags , on March 13, 2010 by benriddering

Here’s a preview of  another hanging bed. As you can see, it’s still a work in progress. The bed will hang from the client’s ceiling with 1 1/4″ diameter rope. I’ll post some better shots of the finished project once it is installed.

—–UPDATE—-

01/21/11 Photos from client (ropes still need to be finished off under the platform)

Mirror Frame

Posted in Mirrors/Frames with tags on February 8, 2010 by benriddering

3′ x 5′ Mirror frame made from old douglas fir.

Round Door Armoire

Posted in Armoires, Richard Louis Line with tags on February 7, 2010 by benriddering

This round door armoire (with steel panel) is from my “Richard Louis” collection.

Patchwork Armoire

Posted in Armoires, Brighams furniture with tags on January 24, 2010 by benriddering

This armoire was built for John Brigham. I wish I could take credit for the funky paint job, but it was done by one of John’s painters. I like how it turned out.

Materials used: reclaimed douglas fir and paint that was saved from the landfill.

Framed Art

Posted in Mirrors/Frames with tags , on January 19, 2010 by benriddering

These paintings were done by a friend of mine, Carol Paquet (www.CarolPaquet.com and www.CorkStopStudios.com). I was commissioned to make an appropriate frame for the two pieces. This is what I came up with. (Made from reclaimed red wood).

Refrigerated Drawers

Posted in Brighams furniture, Built-in pieces, Kitchens with tags , , on January 8, 2010 by benriddering

Custom cabinetry built around a set of refrigerated drawers. Steel bracket detail on the drawer fronts, and a Brigham’s style copper top.

Art/Craft Desk for the Playroom

Posted in Built-in pieces, Tables with tags on November 28, 2009 by benriddering

Go-go-gadget table extension! (Below)

MATERIALS: -reclaimed vertical grain douglas fir

-hand made steel support brackets, edge banding and handles for the drawers.

Bowfront

Posted in Brighams furniture with tags , on October 31, 2009 by benriddering

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This is a Brigham’s style bowfront that I built for my wife.

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Notice how the plaster finish naturally chips and cracks, giving an authentic feel to the piece.

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Magazine/Newspaper Dolly

Posted in Brighams furniture with tags on October 21, 2009 by benriddering

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This was a special request built for John Brigham. A magazine/ newspaper rack built on wheels from an old factory cart.

(reclaimed pine planks)

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