Mission Style Bookcase: This bookcase is inspired by early Arts & Crafts furniture designs and is constructed of hot rolled steel with a clear coat finish. It features 3 shelves (including two adjustable shelves) plus cabinet bottom, glass panels set in patinaed lead and zinc, a display case lamp and adjustable furniture levelers. Approximate Dimensions: 39" w x 14" d x 59" h
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Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
CUSTOM METAL FURNITURE, LIGHTING & FABRICATION
Andrew Stansell is a Chicago based furniture and lighting designer, fabricator & sculptor who produces his own designs and offers custom lighting, furniture and metal fabrication services.
He strives for a sense of simplicity, honesty and authenticity in all his pieces. He seeks to achieve this through well thought-out design and a balanced use of proportion. This is coupled with materials that convey an almost primitive, textural feel, while retaining a sense of refinement and simple elegance.
He often treats steel in the way that traditional wood and moldings have been used in furniture or cabinetry making, and thinks of himself as a furniture maker who happens to be working with metal and welding equipment.
Projects include tables, bookcases, shelves, etageres, consoles, chairs, benches and seating, architectural iron work, industrial design, custom mounts for sculptures & art, custom hi-fi and stereo equipment stands, metal mirror and picture frames, light fixtures, fireplace surrounds, mantles & screens, armoires, vanities & cabinets, store displays & fixtures, restaurant fixtures, hand rails and outdoor café planters in steel, stainless, brass / bronze & aluminum (mig and tig processes). Metal forging, CNC, Water jet, laser and plasma cutting available.
Metal finishes include natural and patinaed steel, black oxide, powder coated, polished and plated metals (nickel, chrome, brass, galvanized plating). Transitional materials such as wood, stone and plastics available.
Custom lighting fabrication and modification services available - pendants, chandeliers, sconces, table and floor lamps fabricated from glass and metals; Incandescent, LED, halogen lamping available.
Ryan Goad
For Steel Rolling Library LadderI am very happy with the rolling steel ladder. The quality is outstanding and exceeds my expectations. Andrew was great to work with and always easy to reach. I look forward to working with him on future projects.
Robert Timken
For Steel Rolling Library LadderI have enjoyed the interaction with Andrew throughout the process. He is easy to work with, thorough and the quality of his work is terrific. I would happily consider another project with him in the future.
Tony Weber
For Steel Rolling Library LadderAndrew is great to work with. The ladder he built for us is quality made and his communication was timely. He provided all we needed for installation. I highly recommend his work.
Kris Huisinga
For Steel Rolling Library LadderWe worked with Andrew to create a 60-foot long library ladder, spanning multiple bookshelves, with multiple ladders. Andrew worked with us to develop a design for the ladder and multiple unique connection details, and was in constant communication about the progress and development of the many details. The final product speaks for itself: a well-crafted, well-executed rolling ladder that looks great in the space. We hope to work with Andrew in the future!
Patty Kennedy
For Patty's metal and glass cabinet (or oak frame)I am so happy with the cabinet Andrew Stansell Design's crafted for me. Andrew was able to work from my sketches and the timeline for my project. Andrew keeps the line of communication open; he answered my questions, made excellent suggestions and in the end, I have a project I love.Being on the east coast was not a problem, Andrew worked with his contacts to ship the cabinet to me and it arrived in perfect condition. I would definitely work with him again and recommend his work highly
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