{"id":3045,"date":"2017-12-29T15:16:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T04:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/?p=3045"},"modified":"2022-01-21T12:28:40","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T01:28:40","slug":"top-ten-custom-furniture-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handkrafted.com/blog\/top-ten-custom-furniture-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favourite Custom Furniture Projects of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve curated a list of our favourite custom made furniture projects from 2017. Maybe your commission will make the cut for next year’s list?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a holiday tradition for us to reflect on the year gone by with a selection of our team\u2019s favourite bespoke projects.<\/p>\n

Each tells a story – and that’s ultimately what we’re most proud of at Handkrafted. Our ability to foster connections and watch stories unfold through the creation of beautiful handmade products.<\/p>\n

Our goal is to inspire your stories \u2013 to help transform wild ideas into masterpieces rich in sentiment, creations you’ll cherish for life and bequeath to your children, and your children\u2019s children.<\/p>\n

In no specific order, here are our top ten favourite projects commissioned via Handkrafted in 2017…<\/p>\n

1. Shuffleboard for WeWork Sydney<\/h2>\n

by Jonathan West<\/h4>\n

\"Custom\"Custom\"CustomA contemporary take on the traditional shuffleboard, Jonathan delivered a beautiful Oak and Ash rendition featuring impeccable joinery. Commissioned by WeWork for their offices at 333 George St<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For those of us in Australia not familiar with a Table Shuffleboard, it’s is a popular American game, often found in backyards or bars, played with pucks on a wooden board. It is conceptually similar to curling or even lawn bowls. The sandy substance seen in the images are actually salt-like beads of silicone that act like ball bearings to allow the pucks to effortlessly slide across the table as if it’s floating.<\/p>\n

2. Ebonised American Oak Credenza<\/h2>\n

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

\"Tim\"Tim\"TimExquisite detail in this 3m long credenza, each crafted with perfection. Tim documented much of the process via his Instagram<\/a>, well worth scrolling through to see how this piece came to life.<\/p>\n

3. Walnut Bathroom Vanity<\/h2>\n

by Nick at Pedulla Studio<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"PedullaDesigned by client Fiona @fedesign_interiors<\/a>, the walnut vanity features a Pietra grey marble and bronze tapware. Nick created a fascinating short film<\/a> of the process of machining the angled timber exterior.<\/p>\n

4. Floating Wall Unit<\/h2>\n

by Trevor Neal<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"CustomBeautifully\u00a0summarised\u00a0in the feedback from\u00a0a happy client:<\/p>\n

“This is a man who loves his timber. His work demonstrated wonderful attention to detail and exceptionally fine craftsmanship. We now have a uniquely beautiful floating wall unit in our study.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

5. Dining Table<\/h2>\n

by Ben Percy<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"CustomIt’s hard not to fall in love with the mesmerising grain of American Walnut – this beautiful timber is regularly a crowd favourite. In the client’s own words;<\/p>\n

“It has been lovely working with someone so passionate about their work which is clearly reflected in the final product.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

6. Blackbutt Console<\/h2>\n

by Luke at Christopher Blank<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"\"\"\"Blackbutt timber incorporating sliding slatted doors and internal drawer storage. Complete with rockstar delivery via the third floor balcony!<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Spotted Gum Dining Table<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Victoria Keesing<\/h4>\n

\"ZincSpotted Gum narrow dining table with patinated Zinc panels and Wenge highlights.<\/p>\n

8. Walnut, Brass & Leather Drawer Unit<\/h2>\n

by Pete at Curious Tales<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Leather,Walnut island dresser with custom made brass finger pulls and leather details.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Glass Display Cabinets<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Ross at\u00a0Lee Sinclair Design Co<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Custom \"CustomTasmanian Blackwood & black leatherette base retail display cases for sunglasses, jewellery and leathergoods at Apartment Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Ross went above all expectations\u00a0… couldn’t be happier with the final product.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

10. Herringbone Table<\/h2>\n

by Anthony Kleine<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Custom8-Seater Herringbone dining table in Victorian Ash<\/p>\n

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And while we don’t yet have the finished images available – we thought we might sneak in an in-progress shot of this custom AV\u00a0Media Unit designed by client Brad Ratajczek,\u00a0incorporating a twisted drawer front and\u00a0plenty of\u00a0ambitious angles.<\/p>\n

Entertainment Unit<\/h2>\n

by\u00a0Rolf Barfoed<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Bespoke<\/p>\n

Last but not least,\u00a0it would be remiss of us to exclude the beautiful lighting created by many of our makers, in addition to furniture. Here are two of our favourite custom lighting projects this year…<\/p>\n

I. Brass Lighting for WeWork Sydney Custom Office Fitout<\/h2>\n

by Zev Bianchi<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"CustomCustom made to WeWork’s exact specifications are the brass lighting fixtures that adorn the ceilings of WeWork at 333 George St<\/a>.<\/p>\n

II. Blackwood & Ceramic Pendant<\/h2>\n

by Asher Abergel<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"Asher<\/a>Asher designed and created this limited-edition Blackwood version of his Turns pendant<\/a> exclusively for a Handkrafted promotion we ran during DENFAIR<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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With so many incredible projects to choose from, it’s always difficult to narrow down our favourites to such a small few. Those selected aren’t necessarily the largest or most technically complex, yet each have a story that resonates with us for one reason or another.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on our Instagram for further insight into the breadth of projects our independent makers produce for Handkrafted clients … from the playful<\/a> to the professional<\/a>, or perhaps even a little eccentric<\/a>, we’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

Feel like you\u2019re ready to bring your own idea to life?\u00a0Post a brief<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0let us know what you would like made and we\u2019ll match it to a selection of the most suited makers.<\/p>\n

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

Handkrafted<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/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\u00a0<\/em>kick-start<\/em><\/a><\/em>\u00a0your own project today.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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