The HandMade DesignsCo
The HandMade DesignsCo
Robinia Doorstop
Robinia - noun
"known for its high-quality, the wood of the robinia (Robinia pseudoacacia), also known as "False Acacia" ("acacia wood") and "Black Locust" was nevertheless avoided by carpenters. Due to its extreme hardness and toughness, it is difficult to work and tends to warp . . . After all, robinia wood is sturdier than oak!
Doorstop - noun
"a fixed or heavy object that keeps a door open or stops it from banging against a wall"
So, I had an old saw that was beyond sharpening and it has provided many years of use, not only to me, but to my father before, not something that can just be tossed away as being useless . . .
I also had a heavy block of Robinia wood oh, and a creaky door, so I set my mind to resolving this problem . . .
I still have the saw and the block, though now in a different and more useful form . . .
I no longer have the creaky door . . .
However, as I have several other saws and scrap blocks of differing kinds, I thought that you may wish to have this attractive piece of unique functional art to adorn your home, to hold open a swinging door or to stop that irritating creaky one, so here it is, for sale . . .
£45
Delivery included to any mainland UK address . . .
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis - noun
"the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages"
Symbolising Rebirth and Freedom​ through the fluid movement of the piece; from the weight the large beech slab through the sinuous steel chrysalis up to the arching torso with the head facing the sun and the delicate wings framed by the backward stretching arms . . .
Metamorphosis is further emphasised by the materials used. Steel and wood which have been left, mostly, in their natural state. The steel has been lightly lacquered which will maintain some of the brighter highlights but over time this will naturally weather and change to a russet brown patina*. The beech slab will also mellows and settles into the landscape . . .
Standing at 2.80m this is an impressive sculpture to enhance any indoor or outdoor space . . .
* this process will be much slower and less obvious if exhibited indoors . . .
£1,850
Delivery and installation included to any mainland UK address . . .
Nymph-Sylvie
Nymph - noun
'a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers and woodland locations'
The name Sylvie is a girl's name of French origin meaning "from the forest" and is one of twenty names associated with Woodland Nymphs who were worshiped as spirits of fertility and guardians of vegetation . . .
It is said that they could disappear by stepping into a tree . . .
Nymph-Sylvie is a totally unique and one-off piece of sculpture entrancingly hand crafted from mixed media of wood, plaster and steel . . .
This evocative representation of the Nymph in its female form is softly entwined and caressed by the sinuous steel vines which reach upward from the natural wood branch . . .
Standing at 1.60m on a glass base this exclusive sculpture will enhance any indoor space . . .
£4​95
Free Delivery within 50miles of York . . .
Delivery to other UK mainland addresses to be arranged at time of order. . .
Burnt Forest Side Table
Table - noun
'a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working at'
This original table is made from offcuts of softwood from the fabrication of battens made for garden offices by a friend of Roger's which would have otherwise been consigned to either the scrap bin and fire, a fate which is not lost in the design of this unique table . . .
The wood has been fashioned into scorched and petrified wooden 'flames' rising up from the base, which is another waste offcut from the same office buildings . . .
Measuring 71cm high x 60cm diameter . . .
Ornaments and lighting pictured are not included in the sale price
£265
Free Delivery within 50miles of York . . .
Delivery and installation to other mainland UK addresses to be arranged at time of order . . .
Selene-Lamp
Selene - Greek
'also known as Luna, Selenaia or Mene, Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon'
This stunning lamp represents the soft moonlight shrouded in white cloud reflecting on the beautiful silver leaf torso of Selene . . .
The life-size torso set on a slim chrome stand and weighted base Selene stands at approximately 1.70m tall and is ready to grace your living space, salon, office or reception . . .
Delivered boxed for simple self assembly of the base and wired paper shade, supplied with foot switch and 3A plug fitted . . .
£325
Includes Free Delivery to any mainland UK address . . .
Chitting Tray Storage Units
Chitting - (present participle)
'cause (a potato or bulb) to sprout by placing it in a cool light place'
These repurposed chitting trays from the farming industry are wonderfully aged and well used, showing signs of many years of use prior to being turned into something useful and beautiful to enhance your living space . . .
After a wash and brush up, the trays are treated for woodworm, then given a light sanding prior to being treated to a good coat of varnish to enhance the natural timber and print* . . .
We have chosen to display these items in a kitchen space, but they would be just as at home in a living room, office, or study . . .
The pieces come in three standard options:
1: Low Unit - with three tiers measuring 90cm which suits most kitchen worktop heights . . .
2: Tall Unit - with five tiers measuring 202cm . . .
3: The Tall Unit - with 24 bottle Wine Rack . . .
Option 1:
£115
Option 2:
£145
Option 3:
£175
Free Delivery within 50miles of York . . .
Delivery and installation included to any mainland UK address . . .
Vintage Battery Charger Lamp
Battery Charger - 'a device used to put energy into a secondary cell or rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it'
This great table lamp is a throw back to late fifties/early sixties with this fabulous vintage Battery charger manufactured for The Halfords Cycle Company . . .
No longer functional in it's intended capacity, this piece of motoring memorabilia was bound for the bin until it was rescued and given a new lease of life by Roger . . .
Now, it has been repurposed into a conversational piece of 'functional art' as a feature table light which will bring pleasure and enjoyment for many more years to come . . .
Sensitive consideration has been given to the details of the piece such as the braided cord flex, a retro vintage bulb and an age appropriate 'Bakelite' toggle switch . . .
This piece would be a great adornment to any office, home, study, restaurant/café or workplace . . .
Measures 27cm x 13cm x 40cm (W x D x H including lamp)
£145
Includes free delivery to any UK mainland address
Vintage Battery Charger Lamp
Battery Charger - 'a device used to put energy into a secondary cell or rechargeable battery by forcing an electric current through it'
This great table lamp is a throw back to early sixties with this fabulous vintage Battery charger manufactured by Linear. . .
No longer functional in it's intended capacity, this piece of motoring memorabilia was bound for the bin until it was rescued and given a new lease of life by Roger . . .
Now, it has been repurposed into a conversational piece of 'functional art' as a feature table light which will bring pleasure and enjoyment for many more years to come . . .
Sensitive consideration has been given to the details of the piece such as the braided cord flex, a retro vintage bulb and an age appropriate in line torpedo switch . . .
This piece would be a great adornment to any office, home, study, restaurant/café or workplace . . .
Measures 20cm x 16cm x 54cm (W x D x H including base & lamp)