Monday, July 28, 2014

Hastings Brothers' Furniture

Ok, I just want to take a moment to shill for my boyfriend a little bit. A few months back, he and his brother started a furniture business. They both have a fair bit of experience with woodworking, since their dad does a lot of carpentry and woodworking, as well as a great sense of aesthetics. Brian, my boyfriend, has a distinctly mid-century modern bent, with a hint of deco flair. Andy, his brother, goes more towards the craftsman style, which emphasizes the beauty of the materials.
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This walnut coffee table is probably my favorite piece that they've made. 
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They're also selling these vintage stock certificates with custom frames made from reclaimed wood. 
This weekend they had a booth at the Randolph Street Market here in Chicago, and although they didn't make any sales, they got a great response from the crowd, and handed out their cards to several people who liked what they saw, and might be interested in commissioning custom pieces.
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The Hastings Brothers' El Camino was a bit crowded on the way to the Market Saturday.
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This deco inspired lamp is another favorite of mine. I love all of the different woods he used for the piece.
Check out the Hastings Brothers on Facebook for more photos of their pieces, and they should have their Etsy shop up and running in the near future.

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  1. TanithJuly 28, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Wow. These are awesome. I do rather love that lamp! I hope they persist, because although it can take time to get a new business going, with work like this I am sure they will be very successful. Good luck, guys!

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    1. JessicaJuly 29, 2014 at 8:08 AM

      Thank you! Yeah, I think they're in it for the long haul. They've both sunk a lot of time and money into it, and I think they've got the dedication they need to get it off the ground.

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  2. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    I lovvveee that lamp and that table! I sold vintage once at the Randolph Market and it wasn't very successful so Ive never done it again but its nice to see other people taking the plunge. Plus networking is always good!
    Justine
    http://theredlipchronicles.blogspot.com

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    1. JessicaJuly 29, 2014 at 8:10 AM

      I think the networking is definitely a big part of it for them. They met several really cool guys who are also doing wood furniture, and making those connections is really helping them.

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  3. Witchcrafted LifeJuly 29, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    They are crazy talented! That table is stop-you-in-your-tracks beautiful and so rich with the spirit of great mid-century decor. Hats off to these two talented lads!!!

    ♥ Jessica

    *PS* Your green dress is killer, too!

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    1. JessicaJuly 29, 2014 at 8:10 AM

      Thank you! I told Brian what you said and he was beaming with the compliments.

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