Furniture Sculpture - Porteous tile end tables by Dryad Studios

Porteous tile end tables is a sculpture by Dryad Studios which was uploaded on January 26th, 2015.

Porteous tile end tables

PRICE LISTED IS FOR A PAIR OF THESE STANDS. We finally got around to fulfilling a long time ambition of incorporating Porteous tiles into one of our... more

by Dryad Studios

Original - Sold

Price

$2,500

Dimensions

24.000 x 29.000 x 21.000 inches

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Title

Porteous tile end tables

Artist

Dryad Studios

Medium

Sculpture - Furniture

Description

PRICE LISTED IS FOR A PAIR OF THESE STANDS. We finally got around to fulfilling a long time ambition of incorporating Porteous tiles into one of our pieces. (And only our first, mind you. More to come, naturally. ;) )
Handmade of hard, dense ash with traditional Mortise & Tenon joinery throughout.Beautiful Hammered Copper Hardware.

And, a pair of beautiful Porteous Tiles set is into the doors. The tiles are mounted in a contrasting frame of Mulberry Wood.
Doors opening left/right for use as nightstands or end tables.

Porteous Tiles is a family business that has been making some of the world’s most beautiful tiles for over 25 years. The tiles are made in Wellington, New Zealand. The first tiles produced by Porteous Tiles over 25 years ago were reproductions of some of the most iconic designs from the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts eras (1890-1920).
Tile production begins with a very high quality semi-porcelain clay chosen for its beautiful white colour and high firing suitability – this results in a very high quality tile that is strong, durable and vitreous. Colour is key with Porteous Tiles.
There is nothing mass-produced or ordinary here.
Porteous Tiles glazes are produced in small batches and tested to ensure quality and consistency. Tiles are individually made using hand made moulds and are all hand painted. After firing at high temperature, tiles are hand sorted to ensure only the best tiles are sent out to customers. The final product is a tile of exceptionally high quality, with a beautiful lively individuality, which effects that fact that they have been produced by hand, by people who love what they do.
Simply put, they are commensurate craftspeople, and both our works compliment the other to the full degree.

The mulberry frame picks up the gold color in the tiles very nicely
The hardware was chosen to suit the piece; simple, subtle, and linear. Fits like a glove, especially with the four-square design on them (look closely) . Courtesy of Craftsman Hardware.
THE TOPS ARE 24" X 21" AND THE STANDS ARE 29" TALL

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