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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This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
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!
Kim Owens
For Kim's DeskMy 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!
Brian Matthes
For Brian's Sconce LightDoug was fantastic. Would gladly work with him again on any other projects that would come up
Carolyn Farrell
For Carolyn's SignI 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!
Lynn Wolfsheimrt
For Lynn's Shadow boxWhat a gifted craftsman he is. I believe there isn’t a project request he can’t deliver…
Thank you..
? Hats off.. ?
ofek studnik
For ofek's wall sconceDouglas 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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