Barstool - Reclaimed Wood and Metal

$475.00

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Materials

We set out to design a barstool using our stock of reclaimed 1 1/4" rusty steel, and a nice sturdy piece of reclaimed spruce. The challenge we gave ourselves was to build it without using screws, glues, or any fasteners. Here it is, a puzzle of sorts, the wood seat is captured by the steel in a secure way without the use of any fasteners. The design requires the welding of the frame to be completed after placing the seat. A small inconvenience for what we believe is an inspired and simple design.

The weathered spruce seat and rested metal gives this barstool and timeless appearance. We even weather the fresh metal work so that there are no glaring manufacturing marks to distract you from the natural patina. It could be 20 years old and you'd never know the difference.
Height: 25" for Counter Height, 30" for Bar Height
Width: 17 5/8"
Depth: 13 1/2"
Weight: 22 lbs (approximate)

Available in custom sizes. Please contact us for a quote.
Wood - Reclaimed Spruce

The stock for these reclaimed wood and steel barstools comes from old growth forests on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. These trees were the victim of a catastrophic spruce bark beetle infestation in the 90's that decimated much of the peninsula's spruce forests. It became clear these trees either needed to be harvested or left to fall and rot. The forest fire hazard was a major concern with so many standing dead trees. We don't know the exact history of these trees but a few hundred of them made their way to an old fashioned circular saw mill that cut them into 6" x 12" and 8" x 12" beams about 12' long. They were erected as a fence on the Homer Spit where they stood for approximately 20 years. This proved to be a perfect spot for weathering the surface of the timbers with salty air, wind, and sunshine.

We were fortunate to procure a large stock of these reclaimed timbers from the contractors hired to demo the fence. This wood has been a pleasure to work with and you'll find it in many of our products here at Alaskan Viking Co. from interior furniture to timber frame entryways. We also sell it by the board foot to other craftsmen.

Metal - Reclaimed Steel

Assembled into shipping crates in Canada this steel made its way to Homer, Alaska carrying and protecting construction equipment. Most of it then sat out in the weather for 1-2 years developing a nice rusty surface patina. We chop the shipping crates up into usable sections and repurpose it into all kinds of projects. We love the rusty color and structural strength of this 1 1/4" reclaimed steel. It provides a strong yet minimal framework.

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Accent Table - reclaimed wood and metal $349.00

Accent Table - reclaimed wood and metal

$349.00

Design
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Materials

This peaceful little accent tables are brought to life from 100% 'scrap' material. Not that we were going to throw anything this precious away. . . ever. The combination of rusted steel and weathered spruce gives these tables a natural organic feel. We even weather the fresh metal work so that there are no glaring manufacturing marks to distract you from the natural patina. It looks like you could have found this timeless little table sitting out under a tree near a homesteaders cabin.

While making a run of dovetail beam benches we created a stack of these weathered beam end cuts by the fire. They stayed by the fire for a few months. I couldn't burn them. I loved these weathered old blocks and finally one day the inspiration came for this design. Simple and timeless, I hope you love them as much as we do.

These accent tables can be custom built to almost any size, but they are nicely balanced at around 18" tall, 11" wide, and 16" long. They make a nice end table, plant stand, side table, night stand, small coffee table, or . . ?
Height: 18"
Width: 18"
Depth: 11.5" ?
Weight: 14 lbs (approximate)

Available in custom sizes. Please contact us for a quote.
Wood - Reclaimed Spruce

The stock for these reclaimed wood and steel accent tables comes from old growth forests on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. These trees were the victim of a catastrophic spruce bark beetle infestation in the 90's that decimated much of the peninsula's spruce forests. It became clear these trees either needed to be harvested or left to fall and rot. The forest fire hazard was a major concern with so many standing dead trees. We don't know the exact history of these trees but a few hundred of them made their way to an old fashioned circular saw mill that cut them into 6" x 12" and 8" x 12" beams about 12' long. They were erected as a fence on the Homer Spit where they stood for approximately 20 years. This proved to be a perfect spot for weathering the surface of the timbers with salty air, wind, and sunshine.

We were fortunate to procure a large stock of these reclaimed timbers from the contractors hired to demo the fence. This wood has been a pleasure to work with and you'll find it in many of our products here at Alaskan Viking Co. from interior furniture to timber frame entryways. We also sell it by the board foot to other craftsmen.

Metal - Reclaimed Steel

Assembled into shipping crates in Canada this steel made its way to Homer, Alaska carrying and protecting construction equipment. Most of it then sat out in the weather for 1-2 years developing a nice rusty surface patina. We chop the shipping crates up into usable sections and repurpose it into all kinds of projects. We love the rusty color and structural strength of this 1 1/4" reclaimed steel. It provides a strong yet minimal framework.