I created the top of the dining table for the Bandy family and matching bench from reclaimed Ponderosa pine boards with lots of milled character. To tie together the darker colors in the living room with the medium wood tones of the floor and another rustic cabinet in the dining room, I opted for a two-tone table, with dark stained Douglas Fir legs and apron and the lighter top. This set coordinated perfectly with the Bandy Doors in the adjoining room which I had previously crafted, utilizing steel structural accents and similar hardware. The clients purchased dark chairs which work great with the rest of the set. And they still send me updates of how much they love this sturdy table for family dinners and games nights.
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Collette Kitchen
I was brought in by interior designer Shelley Moran to perform some custom renovation work to update a home built in the 90s. Shelley had a vision for the kitchen that involved a major makeover, from common yet transformative moves like painting cabinets, getting new appliances, and replacing countertops, to functional decisions like converting the bookshelf side of an island into a bar. Shelley knew the reputation of Anastasis for quality craftsmanship and problem-solving.
Here, beadboard and a steel footrail complete the transformation.
Another aspect of the kitchen re-do was to create a built-in banquette seating area in an L-configuration for a breakfast nook.
We brought outlets and HVAC forward so they would not be covered by the new banquette.
Finally, I was able to convert all the cabinet doors over from a surface-mount hinge to a hidden, euro-style hinge, and install all new pull hardware. The result is a beautiful, modern farmhouse-style kitchen that used existing elements rather than throw out all the old and bring in new cabinetry.
LVL_UP Bench
This sturdy modern bench was crafted for a local leather-goods shop (think trying on shoes). The seat is an engineered beam known as Microllam or Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). The legs are bent 10-ga steel, inspired by the midcentury classic hairpin legs, but in a more “extruded” mode.
Barn Table + Benches
I made two sets of this original design for a table and benches, for The Orchard project in Phoenix. They are composed of reclaimed redwood deck boards. The tabletop is 36 x 96″, with two 72″ benches and two 36″ benches.
Toboggan Bench
I found this toboggan in rough shape at our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore several years ago. I had consequently stored it away both in and out of doors, taking up storage space between two moves and filed away on the mental heap of good intentions.
I found it again a couple nights ago, which was good timing, because it seems fall in Prescott got short shrift (despite some long-lasting and glorious foliage for once) and we are off to the races for winter. Cold temps and snows are upon us.
I hope whoever purchases this bench (or long coffee table, if you prefer) will be able to enjoy this winter artifact all year round. Stout black iron pipe legs make the sitting height very comfortable.
To get the necessary rigidity for the bench, a piece of reclaimed scaffolding plank was added to the underside of the sled. This piece is for sale now at Revised, in downtown Prescott.
Wolfinger Table
Based on a dining set originally featured through West Elm, this is a labor-intensive and gorgeous pairing created from locally-sourced pallet wood.
Hand-sanded and finished with wax, each piece of reclaimed wood brings its innate character to the family dining experience.
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