by Dennis Hauth | Feb 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Next time you sit in a maple chair at a cherry table and reflect on their particular histories, consider the history before that, those of the trees themselves. Shown: Maple on left, Cherry on right
by Dennis Hauth | Feb 5, 2020 | Chair, Mid century, Restoration, Upholstery
This modern lounge is finally ready for its close-up. Completely stripped, it was then ebonized, and finished with a Danish oil. Even the brass caps on the legs were treated and given a unique patina. The final touch was the beautiful upholstery, done by Atelier Douce...
by Dennis Hauth | Jan 23, 2020 | refresh, Renew, Rescue
These words I came across on a Portland gallery window have meaning on many levels. And among them, I felt they expressed my goals for Brave New Wood: Rescue, Refresh, and Renew. Goals for a new year!
by Dennis Hauth | Sep 2, 2019 | Sale, Seating, Table
Brave New Wood is at an event in Portland – Dropbox Derby, SE Water Ave and Main. There is food, beverage, booths of crafts and goods, and a main Iron Chef-type event: competitors are given an amount of reclaimed wood and have four hours to create a unique...
by Dennis Hauth | Aug 20, 2019 | Bed, Rescue, teak
Two finials that attach to two columns, four all together making a 4 poster bed. These two, at 12”, were at the tops of the 48” columns , that were already 24” above the floor, as they were part of the headboard. 7 feet tall, and when it fell over, this was some of...
by Dennis Hauth | Aug 7, 2019 | 1960’s, ‘70’s, Chair, Dog chewed, Restoration
This is a Westnofa Siesta chair, by the way, from the 1960’s and ‘70’s. Typically having a leather back and seat cushion, and matching ottoman. Here is the chair with bite marks and scratches fixed, color and grain pattern matched to original.
by Dennis Hauth | Jul 31, 2019 | Chair, Dog chewed, Mid century, Restoration
When you have a collectible chair, and the arms are just at the height of your teething puppy’s teeth, you may wind up with this problem – the wood is splintered, the finish destroyed. There is a distinctive pattern to the woodgrain that will need fauxing in as...
by Dennis Hauth | Jul 24, 2019 | Chair, Mid century, Restoration, Seating
What do you call a grouping of mid century chairs? Maybe, a “relaxation”, like a “pride” of lions? Hmmm… This group represents some that will be stripped, some that have been stripped, some refinished, and ALL needing upholstery – back to Revive Upholstery...
by Dennis Hauth | Jul 16, 2019 | bench, re claimed wood, Re use
Looking for seating options? Sometimes a chair is not the right size or aesthetic. Brave New Wood built this bench from various parts, all repurposed-wood from ages ago. 48”L x 17”H x 15”D. This one is sold, but if you have ideas that need to be realized, nothing is...
by Dennis Hauth | Jul 8, 2019 | Chair, Rescue, Upholstery
After revealing the wood in all it’s natural glory, I wanted to stain it, but something a little differently. I used a process known as ebonizing, which uses a common acetic acid(vinegar),and iron oxide, (steel wool). Combined, they react to the natural tannins in...
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