Custom Lighting Designs And Reproductions
I love working with people to create custom lights! The sun sconce was for someone who had a beloved copper sconce stolen and wanted to replace it. They couldn't find it for sale anywhere, so they asked me to recreate it from an old photo. "Smile" was for a dentist who was launching a new practice and wanted a logo on five sconces in a long hallway. We went with sprayed aluminum for a clean look. The colorful plywood sconces are accent lights for a home theater. Let's make something nice together!
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Hello, I’m Douglas Repetto, an artist and designer based in Memphis, Tennessee. For many years I taught electronic art, music, and sculpture at Columbia University in New York City, where I was the founding director of the Sound Arts MFA program. I work with diverse materials and processes to make one of a kind functional (usually!) objects (lamps, furniture), clothing, and accessories, as well as commissioned work like custom electronic devices, chandeliers, bespoke wooden cases, and engravings.
I combine traditional techniques for working with wood, metals, textiles, and concrete with modern wonders like computer controlled tools, home automation, and tiny embedded computers. I often work with found or recycled materials, and the environmental and social impact of what I make and how I make it is always on my mind.
I’m happy to talk with you about design and fabrication jobs of any size, from a simple plaque to an automatonic chandelier!
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ofek studnik
For ofek's wall sconce5.0Douglas is a true class act. Great business man. And a great over all person. I can only wish the rest of the world was like him. Would be a better country we love in. Thank you again for your expertise.
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Susan Evans
For Susan's Sculpture5.0Excellent craftsmanship and partnership!
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Steven Parmelee
For Steven's End Table5.0I am extremely pleased with the end table that Douglas created for me. He took my basic idea and crafted a beautiful piece of furniture. Douglas was very responsive, timely, professional, and fair. He sent me pictures along the way and I couldn't be happier with the results. I would definitely work with him again!
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Ahmed Fuad
For Ahmed's Sconce Light5.0I am beyond happy and satisfied with Douglas creativeness, professionalism, and superb communication. He was always there and listening to how I wanted my custom sconces to look like. He’s work is beyond impressive and I am so glad I got to work with him on this project. I’d definitely work with him again for any future needs and will absolutely recommend him to friends and family.
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Bonnie Ritter
For Shabby Farmhouse Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table5.0This was my first experience with a Custom made piece and I couldn’t be more pleased! Doug was great to work !
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Anne Coates
For Personalized Metal Art Coat Rack4.3The project was a great experience. The artist was professional and tuned-in immediately to my idea. The piece is exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately, despite being carefully packaged, it arrived with a piece broken off.
KOKim Owens
For Kim's Desk5.0My custom desk top arrived today and I could not be happier. Highly recommend Douglas for any wood working project. He did an amazing job matching my existing furniture (from pictures alone). And he stayed in regular communication with me from day 1, frequently sharing pictures and status of my desk as it was being built. He completed the project in the timeline promised as well. Like I said, could not be happier and I would not hesitate to order from Douglas again!
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Brian Matthes
For Brian's Sconce Light5.0Doug was fantastic. Would gladly work with him again on any other projects that would come up
LWLynn Wolfsheimrt
For Lynn's Shadow box5.0What a gifted craftsman he is. I believe there isn’t a project request he can’t deliver... Thank you.. ? Hats off.. ?
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Carolyn Farrell
For Carolyn's Sign5.0I was looking for a specific type of sign; couldn't find it anywhere so I inquired via Marketplace. Doug responded immediately and asked me to send him more detail surrounding my idea. Doug created exactly what I was seeking. His communication was thorough and he sent pictures to ensure that his idea aligned with mine throughout creation. Turnaround was quick and my product arrived within a week of our initial contact. I love it!
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