I have often made the bold claim that ash is the new walnut, and "Mojave" is an example of why I say that, ha! Ash comes in nearly unlimited colors and figures, which is why I love it so much in certain applications. Good color-matching is always a challenge in any furniture, but as shown in this king bed it can truly be a feature. This bed design is my own slightly modified take on the "Matera" Bed designed by Sean Yoo for "Design Within Reach". A client came to me with a photograph of this bed and asked me to make something very similar for them, just with different dimensions. Check out the hand cut mortise and tenon joinery in the headboard and footboard which make for an incredibly strong construction. The bed is made of 4 main components: the footboard, the headboard, and the box springs (2 pieces). This makes moving the bed easy. There are 6 drawers for tons of storage, each of which are 30" L x 24" W x 7" D All images © 2010-2021 Nicholas Cramer. All Rights Reserved.
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My name is Nicholas Cramer
I started Big Tooth Co. in Indianapolis, December 2015. It was inspired by the realization that my passion to create and build was almost entirely missing in my adult life. I left the corporate 9-5 job scene and dove head first into self-employment…and I wish I would have done it sooner!
At the core of my custom woodworking and furniture design is the desire to create something useful that endures the test of time. Every piece is built with the highest quality materials, traditional woodworking techniques, and joinery that I guarantee will last generations. I'm always experimenting, learning, and exploring new styles - so if you do not see what you are looking for in my portfolio, I'd love to create whatever it is you're envisioning.
Woodworking starts with a living and breathing tree. In an effort to honor the material and give life back to the earth, I plant and rescue saplings to replace every tree I use or table I build.
Each furniture design, by nature (literally), is truly unique, and I am fascinated by the stories that live edge wood and wood grain share. While I put hours of work into each piece, the trees are the true heroes. They grew tall and strong over the course of 60+ years, which is some hardcore dedication. I believe in paying that dedication forward by planting and growing my own trees. Trees should be celebrated!
My seed and sapling stock mostly consists of hardwood species native to Indiana. Giant sequoias may also be available. If you are interested in planting one or several of these trees with a purchase of your table, that can easily be arranged - they are my gift to you!
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