{"id":2728,"date":"2017-01-28T22:30:51","date_gmt":"2017-01-28T11:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/?p=2728"},"modified":"2021-01-03T23:51:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-03T12:51:27","slug":"favourite-projects-of-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/favourite-projects-of-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Favourite Bespoke Projects of 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

We sure were keeping busy. With hundreds of project commissions undertaken\u00a0in 2016, it was no wonder why collating our favourites took us some time\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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Each of the\u00a0commissions undertaken by\u00a0our independent makers are held\u00a0dear to our heart. They each hold their own and certainly don\u2019t shy away from elegant yet inspiring design.<\/p>\n

From bespoke\u00a0furniture made using blackened American Oak to a desk with legs sculpted like those of a fawn, you\u2019ll want to discover what our makers had in store.<\/p>\n

Here are our Top 10 favourite custom furniture projects commissioned via Handkrafted during\u00a02016.<\/p>\n

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1. Fawn Desk<\/h2>\n

by Michael Hoffman<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Fawn<\/a>\"Fawn<\/a>A masterpiece! The organic details and inspiration from nature are awe-inspiring and almost unbelievable in design. Made from Cypress Macrocarpa & Holly.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Art Deco Table<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Tim Noone<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Art\"ArtDesigned by Sophie Vander of Curatorial+Co<\/a>, Tim Noone<\/a>‘s eye for detail and focus on only the highest quality craftsmanship were a perfect match for this Art Deco inspired blackened American Oak dining table with brass feet.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Banquette Seating<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Erne Carpentry<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"BanquetteDesigned by AZB Interiors for new venue Brick Lane Double Bay, these Oak & Rattan banquette seats were beautifully produced by Niall Little at Erne Carpentry. We’d recommend stopping by for a cocktail and a bite to eat and secretly checking out the bespoke rattan and hardwood banquette seating.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Narrow Table & Tram Seating<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Wilder Coyle<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"WilderWe received a\u00a0brief from a Melbourne client to\u00a0design a table and bench seat for\u00a0an extremely narrow space in a newly renovated home. Sunny and Nick from WilderCoyle took on the project and designed a table\u00a0only 800mm wide yet able to\u00a0fit a full length bench under it when pushed up against the wall when not in use to make best use of the space. The bench also needed to have a back rest for comfort. With a nod to Nakashima in the table base they produced a very elegant solution, together with very beautiful “tram” style seating to match. Top made from Birds Eye Messmate and the base and bench from Yellow Stringybark.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Shaker Meeting Bench<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Bern Chandley<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Shaker<\/a>Custom made-to-order for a Sydney client’s new apartment in Bondi Beach,\u00a0each and every chair produced by Bern Chandley is a work of art made entirely by hand.\u00a0You can watch the process unfold via Bern’s Instagram account @bernchandleyfurniture<\/a>\u00a0via some beautifully captured process shots: one<\/a>, two<\/a>, three,<\/a>\u00a0four<\/a>, five<\/a>, six<\/a>, seven<\/a>, and\u00a0eight<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Mid Century Sideboard<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Tescher Forge<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"TescherA classic mid-century inspired\u00a0sideboard designed, crafted and loved by Kyle, Luke and the team at Tescher Forge in Abbotsford, VIC.<\/p>\n

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\u00a07. Walnut Bar Cabinet<\/h2>\n

by Weld & Fathom<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"American \"AmericanHandmade by Steven Manos of Weld & Fathom in Melbourne, the grain on this American Walnut is sublime. Incorporating silky oak and 9,600 year old blackened redgum pulls that Steven turned himself.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Black Metal Dining Table<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Porktown\u00a0MFG<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"MattTables_02\"<\/a> \"Porktown<\/a>Matt Ropiha of Poktown MFG joined Handkrafted during 2016 and we’ve been in love with his designs since. With one of his signature\u00a0black metal dining tables custom made to order for a\u00a0Handkrafted client\u00a0we had to include it in our list of favourite projects. How good is\u00a0the timber inlay detail on the steel legs! Photography by Annette O’Brien & Styling by Beckie Littler.<\/p>\n

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9. Handkrafted HQ Office Fitout<\/h2>\n

by Erne Carpentry<\/a>, Like Butter<\/a>, Ben Percy<\/a>, Relm Furniture<\/a>, Dezion Studio<\/a> & More<\/h4>\n

\"Handkrafted \"HandkraftedWhere would we be (sitting) if it weren’t for this project? We were lucky enough to bring a select number of pieces\u00a0from our makers into our own home. All Australian made, we couldn’t be\u00a0happier with our\u00a0office fitout.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Vanity & Shelving<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Curious Tales<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"ConcreteWe’ve only got an in-progress shot of Pete Bollington’s concrete and timber vanity for Architekt Gr\u00fcne Hauser in Canberra – yet this design is certainly one of our favourites of 2016.<\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0Created with Care Collaborations<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Various Makers<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Created<\/a>(We couldn’t exclude these from our list of favourites!).\u00a0One of our initiatives last year involved collaborating with Bluethumb to raise funds for charity. We paired a selection of Australian makers and artists to come together for the greater good and collaborate in designing and crafting one-of-a-kind pieces to be auctioned. Each had generously donated their time and talents to create these masterpieces plus showcase the incredible talent that Australia has to offer.<\/p>\n

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These are only a handful of the projects produced from 2016. There were many\u00a0more which we feel could have made the list as they had a unique story to be told in each from both our makers and clients.<\/p>\n

Feel like you’re ready to bring your own idea to life? Post a brief<\/a> to\u00a0let us know what you would like made and we’ll match it to a selection of the most suited makers.<\/p>\n

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About Handkrafted:<\/em><\/p>\n

Handkrafted<\/em><\/a> <\/em>is a community marketplace connecting people with passionate makers to commission custom goods. We have brought together hundreds of Australian independent, bespoke craftspeople and artisans who specialise in producing high quality, sustainably made pieces.<\/em><\/p>\n

Our makers can help you realise your own idea or collaborate with you on a new design. Many also feature a range of original designs that can be made to order or customised to suit your specific needs. Whichever option you choose, we\u2019re here to help make it happen. Support local makers and <\/em>kick-start<\/em><\/a><\/em> your own project today. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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