New home, Gypsy Fish in Riverton NJ.

Join me and other makers at Gypsy Fish in Riverton NJ. Store hours: Saturdays, 10-4.
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Thank You Collingswood NJ!

A sincere thank you to the folks attending The Clover Market this past Sunday, June 19! It was a great pleasure meeting and joking around with you all as well as seeing a collection of my wares headed to new homes.
Sincerely,
Tom

Thank You Bryn Mawr!

A Sincere...

Green means go!

Industrial Crane...

Thank You!

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the May 17 market. I will update my blog to my next where-a-bouts!
Sincerely,
Tom

Lighting continues...........!

Candelabra lamps w/copper shades.

Industrial copper/brass desk lamp.

Spindle Orb lamps
towering over a lil'
tractor filter lamp.

Happiest of Holidays!

I agree, some what creepy.
Best to you this holiday season!
See you soon.
Tom

Can't take the pressure...

...another in a series of industrial artifacts. 27.5 PSI, no danger here!
Measures 36" tall x 8" deep, great idea for a desk lamp.

Floor Chandelier gives warmth to any corner.

With the shorter days, tis the season to feel the necessity for more light. Upcycled vintage chandelier becomes mobile(floor stand) for any room in the house.

Let there be light...

...ongoing experiments with illumination. Farm equipment parts and water facets give inspiration to unconventional home lighting. Sturdy, grounded and perfect for a desk or night stand.

Tom

A simple note...

...of thanks to all the folks who came out this past weekend and shopped Gypsy Fish, Riverton NJ! Proprietor Beth Fisher was gracious enough to have a few select vendors to give you and yours a little extra shopping flare.

Gypsy Fish will be open December 6 & 7. I hope to see you again.

Best to you,
Tom

Industrial Lamp Canister on Tripod.

A directional/adjustable lamp creates a warm flood light within your room or high-lights that special piece.

Thanks,
Tom

Labor intensive but worth it, completed!

Speaks for itself! It's headed to Clove Market.

Spindle Crystal lamp.

Composed of metal bands, chandelier crystals, weathered porch spindle and electrified! Stands 25" and looks amazing with a Edison bulb.

Table lamps with Oak accents!

Table top lamps. Constructed using wormy barn wood, cast iron fence pieces and new electric. Beautiful wood textures and sturdy. Perfect with the right lamp shade!

What's your poison?

Could be used for anything really. Chalk front allows one to express oneself! Available at West Chester Vintage Garage Sale Fri. May 2, 4-9pm.

Blue Mason Jars with pine mini crate.

These blue mason jars fit nicely in their custom constructed caddies. Can be hung outdoors, used with candles or store your marbles...that would mean you found them! Available at WC Vintage Garage Sale.

Vintage Frames get corked!

Original decorative borders.

Ideal for small wall spaces or over a desk(thumbtacks not included)!

Finding a re-creation for everything!

Antique Clock Planter

Repurposed, ready for planting, hanging antique clock.
I could not repair the internal workings, no clock-maker knowledge(just looked at it) so I did the best thing. Poly'd, so one could plant directly into top section.

Copper Wire Connection

Copper wiring connection, piece of barn wood and mini vases can hold one's favorite Spring time stems.

Industrial Coffee Table with storage.

Constructed using an industrial wire basket, wooden crate top and industrial wheels. Can only move sideways, who cares, it is very cool.

A rusty start to Spring.

Paint, rust and a small breeze gets me going!

No coal this year!

Using different "conditions" of burlap material and accent trim, put these together as holiday gift bags or fireplace stockings. Can also be used outside with holiday sprigs and garland.

Coffee tables and pine lath, so rich.

The top piece was built using architectural elements and pine wood  lath. Bottom table is an iron base with a grape vine motif also using the pine wood lath. I enjoy the beautiful qualities of pine and is my choice of woods to design with.

Hug a tree today!
Tom

Repurposed Pallet Top Table.

Beautiful pallet top table with an industrial inspired flare and very weather friendly. After several coats of ext-poly, table surface is sealed and continues to highlight the beautiful grains and natural (im?)perfections.

Wooden 3 Drawer Filing Cabinet, Repurposed!

Basically found this removed/ripped from a built-in wall unit. Transformed into a very sturdy coffee table with storage! More storage is a good thing.

"Wood" you love me?

Weathered wood, red paint and a steady hand.
Selling these out at Brandywine View Antiques in Chadds Ford, PA.

All over the place...

A small collection of Industrial and Victorian flare pictured here. The pallets tops have been lightly sanded and heavily poly'ed allowing for interior or exterior use.

The two upcycled planters/storage containers were constructed using a collection of wood pieces found and finished for interior or exterior use as well.

Coffee table



Patio Table

100 Year Old Wood!

Beautifully weathered pine wood table using barn wood paneling from a farm in WI and a classic drop leaf table base. Rich and warm tones!

Old bottle + lamp parts = terrarium!

Using vintage lamp parts and  a baseless (cut the bottom off) glass bottle made for a unique terrarium or keepsake display piece. Unfortunately a candle will extinguish itself but a small plant won't. Less oxygyn?

Frankentable!

I created this table using a collection of "left for dead" table parts (i.e. crippled leg, peeling veneer, dry rot, etc.) bringing new life to what could have ended up in a burn pile. Lilac blue paint covered some funky stains and also creates a nice compliment to the existing paint and natural wood, beneath.

A single drawer lives on.

I just completed the transformation of a vintage dresser drawer into a child's desk or keepsake table. Also incorporated are a piano music rack and glass drawer pulls. This piece is hinged from the back allowing for access of the drawer from the top. The original powder blue paint remains.

A note of Thanks!

It was a pleasure to be around so many diverse and inspiring artisans in Mt. Airy, PA during the pop-up shop this December hosted by Michele Longo. Again, my deepest gratitude to her for bringing us together and orchestrating a great event. I wanted to thank those of you who may have purchased any one of my unique and repurposed pieces. I know those pieces are in good homes and will be appreciated for a long time. Thank you!

I will be participating with The Clover Market this coming 2012. I look forward to meeting you and will be featuring some new wares that I will post here when completed.

Sincerely and best to you in the New Year,
Tom

Shadow boxes

12 x 16 wall mount, shadow boxes constructed from carved leaf frames and old country house bead board.

Diamond window shelf.

Forced texturing and weathering has this piece be perfect for hanging and displaying your cool stuff inside or out.

Head Board garden bench.

Ideal for your favorite garden spot or porch. Sturdy with a protected surface.

Window planter box with lace.

Vintage lace softens the view of this hanging planter box.

Wall mount cabinet.

Bead board from an old ice chest and a salvage house shutter come together to create a wall mount cabinet.

My first Potting Bench completed!

I made this using salvaged materials paying special attention to the wood knots, embossed grains and chipped surfaces that give it its great character.

What's for dinner?

This was a project where matching the bench and chairs to the farm table’s base finish was desired. The bench and chairs were a mahogany finish requiring layers of the base color. Once dried and set, I was able to lightly detail the chairs/bench with a soft terracotta tone creating a consistent look and adding lightness to the kitchen.