KLRU Collective » furniture http://www.klru.org/collective Explore the arts in Austin Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:01:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1-RC4 Aaron Micholovic http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/aaron-micholovic/ http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/aaron-micholovic/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:12:35 +0000 admin http://www.klru.org/collective/?post_type=clip&p=483 Continue reading →]]> michalovicwoodart.com/
Aaron Michalovic is a trained timber framer from his home state of Maine. He can build a barn that will last 200 years without using nails or carve a beautiful spoon out of a branch. Watching him work encourages you to do what you love–the right way.

]]> http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/aaron-micholovic/feed/ 0 Daniel Garcia http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/daniel-garcia/ http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/daniel-garcia/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:15:00 +0000 admin http://www.klru.org/collective/?post_type=clip&p=326 Continue reading →]]> daniellewisgarcia.tumblr.com
Daniel Garcia uses a vast assortment of materials in his work. He arranges the pieces in a way that stretches the typical application or use to create innovative spaces, objects and concepts. Garcia’s work aims to woo observers by its complexity, awe them by the simplicity, and inspire them by the details.

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Founded in 2010 by Ryan Anderson and other graduates of The University of Texas Master of Architecture program, RAD furniture in East Austin offers customizable, handmade furniture. The company aims to provide customers with reasonably-priced, long-lasting, high-quality pieces made from materials that are sourced from as close to home as possible.

]]> http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/rad-furniture/feed/ 0 Bixby & Bray http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/bixby-bray/ http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/bixby-bray/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:30:11 +0000 admin http://www.klru.org/collective/?post_type=clip&p=319 Continue reading →]]> bixbyandbray.com
Artists Kyle Coffman and Emily Lancaster are the artists behind Bixby and Bray. Together, the two create an assortment of beautiful home furnishings that include tables, beds, stools, mobiles and metal sculptures. Their elegant designs strive to bring out the softer, lighter side of rolled steel that is not characteristic of the industrial material.

]]> http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/bixby-bray/feed/ 0 Mark Macek http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/mark-macek/ http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/mark-macek/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:30:45 +0000 admin http://www.klru.org/collective/?post_type=clip&p=418 Continue reading →]]> macekfurniture.com

Mark Macek founded Macek Furniture Company in 1995 as a happy merger between his training in architecture and his devotion to fine craftsmanship. Since then, Mark has been pleased to count private collectors, innovative retailers, and top-flight architects among his clients.

]]> http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/mark-macek/feed/ 0 Colby Brinkman http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/colby-brinkman/ http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/colby-brinkman/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:00:56 +0000 admin http://www.klru.org/collective/?post_type=clip&p=400 Continue reading →]]> metalmantis.com
Internationally trained blacksmith, metal artist and welder, Colby Brinkman, began his career in 1995 as an apprentice for local metalsmiths. Brinkman specializes in contemporary metalworks, such as lighting elements, decorative hardware, furniture, gates, fences and water features. His recent works include building arbors, staircases, fireplace tools and screens.

]]> http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/colby-brinkman/feed/ 0 Larry Isgur http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/larry-isgur/ http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/larry-isgur/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:32:38 +0000 admin http://www.klru.org/collective/?post_type=clip&p=383 massifconcrete.com
Larry Isgur molds concrete to create countertops, tables, planters, decorative lighting, mailboxes, and more. He finds that as his projects grow larger in size in scope, his inner engineer takes a more prominent role alongside the artist.

]]> http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/larry-isgur/feed/ 0 Aldo Valdés Böhm http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/aldo-valdes-bohm/ http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/aldo-valdes-bohm/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:21:47 +0000 admin http://www.klru.org/collective/?post_type=clip&p=301 Continue reading →]]> Aldo Valdés Böhm is a woodworker, artist and owner of Avalbo Industries. He has been working in wood since the mid-1990s. Continuing a tradition that has been part of human history for thousands of years, he works each piece of wood into objects that are well-crafted, functional and aesthetic.

]]> http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/aldo-valdes-bohm/feed/ 0 Hatch Workshop http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/hatch-workshop/ http://www.klru.org/collective/clip/hatch-workshop/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:06:01 +0000 admin http://www.klru.org/collective/?post_type=clip&p=300 Continue reading →]]> Hatch Workshop is an affiliation of friends who enjoy all that is thoughtful and well-crafted. Their work is inspired by people they’ve met and things they’ve seen. By combining their love of traditional wood joinery, old machinery and dumpster diving, they are able to produce furniture that is durable, resourceful and comfortable. Each piece is collaboratively designed and built in house.

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