I have a thing for Orange. And a thing for copper, but that's another story. I spotted this barrel dolly at a flea market and instantly wanted to make a table out of it. On one of those goofy TV shows they'd drop a glass top on it and call it reclaimed furniture. Too easy. The top is made from a single piece of locally milled Ambrosia Maple with a super cool resin mix. It's kinda mesmerizing. So let me know what you'd like and I can mix it up.
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Hi.
I'm Karl. I make things. Big things. Small things. Things out of wood. Things out of metal. Things out of wood and metal. Things out of molten copper. Things that appear in video and commercials. Things that my children will give to their children. And their children will sell at a garage sale 'cause that's what ungrateful great grandchildren do.
I have a workshop in historic Taylors Mill, South Carolina. That's where the name comes from. The Mill. My wife calls it Milly, my mistress. It's a fair criticism. I spend a lot of time there. Making things. And I've been doing it for over 35 years. Furniture. Cabinets. Reproductions. Restorations. Industrial. Mid Century Modern. Craftsman. Shaker. Traditional. I've lost track.
But one thing I know, styles change. Exceptional craftsmanship does not.
I love a challenge. I love hand made. I Love to design and go through the process of creating. But fair warning, I won't make anything you could expect to find at Pottery Barn or Renovation Hardware.
Not even for Milly. If she were real.
So send me a picture, a sketch, a thought, a gleam, a "kinda, sorta maybe it looks like this" and we can start.
I'm Karl. I make things. People love them. And you will too.
david sonders
For Floating Wall Shelf Shelves 72 Inch Walnut Color Labor Day Sale Wall Modern DecorThe shelves are beautiful. Really nice craftsmanship. Karl was great to work with — great communication and very considerate about timing and installation. I'd definitely work with him again.
Sarah Ettinger
For Sarah's ArtworkI had a very specific request and he worked with me to get it exactly the way I wanted. This was no easy task because it had Hebrew and English parts on the custom frame I wanted. I can’t wait to give it to my husband for his first Father’s Day.
AUSTIN MCMULLEN
For AUSTIN's Picture FrameIncredibly easy to work with. Finished project ahead of schedule and looks amazing. If you’re reading this, you should hire him.
Zachary Senter
For The VoyagerWOW is all I can say. Karl is a great man with a true girt of craftsmanship. Not only that, but he's overall just a great person with a great mindset and I can't wait to recommend him to my colleagues. THANK YOU KARL!
Angie Schmerbekc
For Angie's Dining TableTalented designer/woodworker! Table is beautiful and Karl used reclaimed wood from his shop. Looks beautiful in our new home and we would definitely use this designer for additional projects.
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