Queen Platform Bed Made From Reclaimed New Orleans Homes And Victorian Ceiling Tin
Made to order-This handmade queen platform bed is crafted solely from reclaimed antique wood that was once a part of homes destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. These homes were built in the late 1890s to early 1900s and the patina of the wood shows years of aging. In making this bed I wanted to preserve the history and beauty of these old pieces. On the side rails and posts, I've embraced the termite holes, accentuated the cracks, and preserved the beauty of the wood grain. The headboard is made from an old door and has been inlaid with a decorative Victorian ceiling tins that were pressed in Laredo, Texas during the 1920s. The blue and silver tones pair with the light brown hues of the wood. Each bed is custom made to order. I will work with you to determine the appropriate size, color, and pattern of each piece. I also carry a variety of different tin patterns. All beds require assembly and come with the hardware needed. Interested? Feel free to message me with any questions! Shipping is calculated and based upon your shipping zip code.
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My Name is Alex
I'm a South Louisiana native from a family whose roots stretch throughout the Gulf Coast. I now live in New Orleans, a city like none other. Since Hurricane Katrina, I have grown to appreciate more than ever its history, charm and beauty. Happily, I can share my passion for this place in the form of my furniture, made of salvaged and recycled wood from New Orleans and the region. My goal and mission: create uniquely designed, one-of-a-kind pieces fashioned from rare materials stamped with beautiful patina that only time can create.
I hand pick each and every piece I use. Majority of the doors I use experienced some sort of water or other damage from Katrina. I clean, strip, sand a re-buff the wood. I stain them a natural color which brings out their scarring and antiqued finish. I then find pieces of decorated tin, patterned metal used to decorate local ceilings in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. I carefully cut, size and place them within the panels of the restored doors. The end result are beautifully reclaimed wooden headboards, tables and other pieces that carry the scars of their existence, but also the beauty and story from another time.
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