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We all know that headboardswith distinctive handcraftedcharacter aren’t easy to comeby-just about impossible, infact. That’s why we set out tocreate one from reclaimed liveedge ash. Skilled artisans bringout the tree’s fascinating exteriortexture and subtle contoursas they fashion a natural frameto surround its glass-smoothinterior surface-all from thesame slab of wood. Elegant andexpressive, the live-edge headboardtransforms your bed intoa bedroom centerpiece.

Also comes in king size.

Live Edge Headboard (queen)

In Thailand, where thousands of images of Buddha fill daily life, we searched until we found the one that moved us with its serenity. This Buddha face,with its gently closed eyes and expressive lips, is skillfully and delicately etched in three joining panels of sustainable monkey podwood. The contrasting grain adds lustrous highlights. Hung withthe embedded hooks or propped against a wall on a shelf or table, the Buddha’s radiant beauty transforms living spaces intocalming sanctuaries.

Serene Buddha Panel

Our artisans sculpt the trunksof sustainable monkey pod treesto create these versatile, lustrouscubes from a single piece of wood.They fill the need for surface spacebeside a bed, chair or couch-orgrouped, as multi-use tables. Adda cushion if you like, and theybecome stools. The carvers hollowthe trunk’s interior and leaveenough dense wood where it mattersto make them strong and sturdy.

Convertible Wood Cube

Master carvers transform atraditional trophy into eco-art.This handcrafted basswood likeness honors the noble beauty ofthe wild animal while allowing deer to thrive in their natural habitat. We were drawn to the delicate artistry of the uplifted antlers and subtly contouredf eatures, and to the inspired interplay between reality and abstract interpretation. A keyhole allows for easy wall mounting.

Basswood Deer

Made from recycled treelimbs that were left for waste,these stools are ingeniouslyassembled, bark side in, to forma combination table-stool. Oneof the most versatile furniturepieces we offer, the timberblocks can be grouped togetherto form a coffee table, or usedindividually as displays and servingsurfaces. Put to any use, theblocks-each slightly different-are a ruggedly stylish way tobring the outdoors inside.

Timber Block Stool

Using recycled rough hewnteak planks from old dwellingsand community buildings, hilltribe craftsmen in Thailanddevote endless hours to handcarve, sand and wax this intricatelotus flower motif panel.To Thais, the lotus symbolizesprosperity and fertility. Whilemost panels are made of smallsections then fitted together liketiles, ours are crafted from asingle piece of teak so prizedthat Thai families make it thecenterpiece of a room. Eachpanel is cut into 12″ sectionsthat fit perfectly together, forease of shipping and mountingand comes with recessed hanginghardware. By tradition, theseexquisitely detailed yet meditativecarvings are sold to help payfor new community buildingsfor each village.

Lotus Panel (3′ x 3′)

Zen and the art of sitting?that could well be the title of a book you decide to write while seated in remarkable comfort on these wooden stools made from reclaimed wood. Their peg-fastened cross support provides stability and strength for the gentle dished seat and contemporary, angled legs. Whether you’re chatting with friends, meditating or simply enjoying a quiet moment, these portable stools add style and practicality to every setting.

Zen Stool

Tall enough to be used as a stool, side table, or as a sculptural pedestal to display your favorite objects or plants, this kiln-dried furniture multi-tasks instantly to suit your needs. Conveniently portable, it is carved from a single piece of sustainable, lustrous monkey pod wood. Viewed from any angle, its sides spiral sensually like ribbons around a center hollow. Please note, Monkey pod wood’s color varies from warm honey brown to rich reddish brown.

Twisty Stool

Use these elevated, flared-edge kiri wood footed trays to add versatility and dimension to your table setting, whether as unusual service trivets or as pedestals for candles, utensils or other party fare. They take up little space, yet make a practical and artistic contribution.

Kiri Wood Footed Trays (set of 3)

Michael Aram’s handmade metalwork melds Eastern delicacy with Western substance, as well as classical and contemporary design motifs, in these highly distinctive bowls. His thatch bowls interlace recycled metal twigs so skillfully they appear to form nests that float on currents of air. (Also sold individually).

Thatched Bowls (set of 3)