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!
Type
- wood
Base
- metal
Material
- aluminum
Meet the Maker
Douglas Repetto
Mildly Happy
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!
Customer Reviews
Susan Evans
Jun 18, 2019Excellent craftsmanship and partnership!
Kim Owens
Apr 13, 2019My 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!
Ahmed Fuad
May 9, 2019I 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.
Brian Matthes
Apr 5, 2019Doug was fantastic. Would gladly work with him again on any other projects that would come up
Carolyn Farrell
Mar 3, 2019I 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!