Furniture: lovingly made in philadelphia 860.617.2821 ben@farmhausmodern.com var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-12995067-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @farmhausfurniture)http://farmhausmodern.com/<a href="http://sundae-matinee.tumblr.com/post/49698622767/re-purposing-scraps-into-awesomeness">sundae matinee: Re-Purposing Scraps into Awesomeness. </a>: <p>I did an Interview on Sundae-Matinee..Check it out.</p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/50722686050http://farmhausmodern.com/post/50722686050Sat, 18 May 2013 08:05:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/187f5d046e866a7b9884bc2a3a6cb09d/tumblr_mmrdx9W00y1qb4qhso5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8f699f2a12f8deea5f9b1c237586c9f8/tumblr_mmrdx9W00y1qb4qhso3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/55bc9e831ccfe4ffa0ccb330bc5c1a91/tumblr_mmrdx9W00y1qb4qhso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8f816a8491bfcc998e195e0599b0afc6/tumblr_mmrdx9W00y1qb4qhso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e93c00306ad59ea78c2786a7eea6350e/tumblr_mmrdx9W00y1qb4qhso4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com/post/50373714082/this-is-it-this-is-the-best-i-can-do-i-am-proud" target="_blank">mcbriendesigncarpentry</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>This is it….this is the best i can do.  i am proud to introduce the “Missionary Position” bed by Farmhaus.  Shown here in Sycamore.  Photos by <a href="http://www.episcopo.com/" target="_blank">Dominic Episcipo</a></p> </blockquote>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/50373795516http://farmhausmodern.com/post/50373795516Mon, 13 May 2013 18:47:31 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/81657feca70828e5ae72333e1be74e24/tumblr_mmlspwDrJa1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ebb6efae13fd038ee9622d51ccbb6e5c/tumblr_mmlspwDrJa1r3o4x2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5515cc5f81c36e72bf4befdf0ea93505/tumblr_mmlspwDrJa1r3o4x2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a919659b59967bec1c11b32fdb5a1931/tumblr_mmlspwDrJa1r3o4x2o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f6a9a011a33b923ccf1af62142f7a0ea/tumblr_mmlspwDrJa1r3o4x2o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Please come support local artists and craftspeople at the Art Star Craft Bazaar this weekend at Penns Landing here in Philadelphia. Farmhaus has a selection of cutting and serving boards and platters as well as some Wood turnings from my father. </p> <p>Shots by Dom Episcipo</p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/50117277482http://farmhausmodern.com/post/50117277482Fri, 10 May 2013 18:20:20 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/600bb6cc4299ed11f78061969836027b/tumblr_mmlaoqTxCQ1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ee93d7a495245dc0a0c0751c7f8526c1/tumblr_mmlaoqTxCQ1r3o4x2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Poplar drafting table by Farmhaus for True Hand Tattoo in Fishtown, Philadelphia</p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/50093796813http://farmhausmodern.com/post/50093796813Fri, 10 May 2013 11:50:49 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0f27cf3357b07d153a9b8112683c82d9/tumblr_mje636bZ9B1qb4qhso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/bufad-philadelphia" target="_blank">Bufad</a>- This is a new restaurant that i designed and built tables for here in Philly on the corner of 13th and Spring Garden.  They are made from beautifully figured and spalted Sugar Maple with an Oxidized treatment.  Each top is one slab cut into 3 pieces.  There is a removable center leaf so it is versitile for such a small space. I.E: 2- 2tops or up to a 6 top.  The bases are powder coated steel I-beam. </p> <p>Not pictured is the natural edge bar with the same finish.  i also made the door handles and serving boards for the restaurant.  I’m super proud of the way this place looks and stoked to collaborate with my best good bud <a href="http://www.nomoregalleries.com" target="_blank">Mike Ski</a> on the interior.  It helps that the food is pretty stellar to boot. </p> </blockquote>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/44932260854http://farmhausmodern.com/post/44932260854Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:49:33 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/017d60b4d1b1d4cc2a1d62b83e55081a/tumblr_minifctxBG1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Took the time to make myself a new surfboard for my up-coming and much deserved vacation. It’s based on boards I’ve seen coming from Daniel Thompson from Tomo surfboards. I’m not gonna pretend I know how it’s gonna work but this thing already feels magic. I feel so selfish keeping something I have made just for me.</p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/43769053447http://farmhausmodern.com/post/43769053447Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:18:47 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/973718bcfb94fac37687daac3b0b3c93/tumblr_mimneiHvoR1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Drafting table on a vintage cast iron base. I counted 101 growth rings from the center but the sawyer said this slab was about 30 feet from the ground when it was cut. It’s old.</p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/43724675734http://farmhausmodern.com/post/43724675734Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:08:42 -0500<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/farmhausfurniture/39490318918/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_39490318918" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="225" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com/post/39489810218/the-industry-bar-top-under-construction-i-never" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">mcbriendesigncarpentry</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>The Industry bar top under construction. I never put any pictures of this up because this project just about killed me. My last huge job EVER. I just can’t abide.</p></blockquote>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/39490318918http://farmhausmodern.com/post/39490318918Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:09:53 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6bb9d153b42d3d8fd5ef074707f9f4fa/tumblr_mfr7payEMU1qb4qhso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cbec73f77e7891592ef8a27b831e8ea5/tumblr_mfr7payEMU1qb4qhso3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3ee468420adfe5ed872a8344654496f4/tumblr_mfr7payEMU1qb4qhso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com/post/39054531285/its-funny-to-work-for-almost-a-week-and-make-a" target="_blank">mcbriendesigncarpentry</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>it’s funny to work for almost a week and make a delivery that fits on the palm of one hand. </p> </blockquote>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/39127231365http://farmhausmodern.com/post/39127231365Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:40:20 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me6ez7py7E1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me6ez7py7E1r3o4x2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me6ez7py7E1r3o4x2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me6ez7py7E1r3o4x2o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me6ez7py7E1r3o4x2o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Both an outlet for my wood-hoarding tendencies and an answer to that age old question:  “What the fuck am i going to buy this broad for christmas?” these wooden rings now available in the <a href="http://farmhaus.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">farmhaus shop.</a> </p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/36710012254http://farmhausmodern.com/post/36710012254Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:30:31 -0500jewelryfarmhausringswoodworkingreclaimed wood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me3hvfIPuH1r3o4x2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me3hvfIPuH1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me3hvfIPuH1r3o4x2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Cherry bench.  some butterflies and patchwork on the top.  legs are stained black reclaimed heart pine that i turned on me new lathe.  this one is going into the online shop today if you really like it. </p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/36588421243http://farmhausmodern.com/post/36588421243Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:40:20 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me2avvfoeI1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/36537762553http://farmhausmodern.com/post/36537762553Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:11:53 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcytr0TCKC1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I made some rings for my special lady awhile back and her friends were all “OMG I like totes want one of those” so I was all “ok” and I made some more. <br/> Walnut/lacewood/ipe/brass/whateva</p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/34974606929http://farmhausmodern.com/post/34974606929Sun, 04 Nov 2012 08:35:24 -0500ringsrusticwoodfarmhausphiladelphia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcv48xUiN01r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hand shaped walnut serving boards. These were so fun to make. I will be putting these in my online shop today.</p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/34827601763http://farmhausmodern.com/post/34827601763Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:31:45 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbjqshcOhT1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbjqshcOhT1r3o4x2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbjqshcOhT1r3o4x2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbjqshcOhT1r3o4x2o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbjqshcOhT1r3o4x2o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Fishtown welcome center.  this was a new construction haus in my neighborhood having no real character to enhance, so i had to import it all the way from berks county.  some grey barn boards juxtaposed against the white niche cabinetry and some pop colors for personality.  bike racks.  i put a bench just below the his and hers key nooks with an outlet to charge the phones.  finally a custom library ladder to get to the ample bookshelves above.  this was fun. </p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/33121012297http://farmhausmodern.com/post/33121012297Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:33:52 -0400farmhausreclaimed woodrusticmodern<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb65rtlE0N1rb8umvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com/post/32620688533/phillyfourcorners-dean-of-american-craftsmen" target="_blank">mcbriendesigncarpentry</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://phillyfourcorners.tumblr.com/post/32616466811/dean-of-american-craftsmen-and-philadelphia" target="_blank">phillyfourcorners</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>“Dean of American Craftsmen” and Philadelphia native Wharton Esherick created this woodcut on rice paper in 1923 <span>from Walt Whitman’s “Song of the Broad Axe”. Called </span><span>”The Hammersmen”, it depicts work men building this great nation. Esherick was more widely known for his sculptural approach to furniture - come see his Wagon Wheel chair at the Four Corners exhibit. We are honored to receive this loan from Moderne Gallery.</span></p> <p><span><br/></span></p> </blockquote> <p>One of my favorites from one of my favorites.</p> </blockquote>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/32713032204http://farmhausmodern.com/post/32713032204Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:27:01 -0400wharton esherickFarmhausPhiladelphia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb6aksDBgE1rb8umvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/32620800890http://farmhausmodern.com/post/32620800890Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:58:23 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mazjisrcGg1r3o4x2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>it’s pretty cool when your work is displayed in a gallery next to your hero’s right?</p> <p>George Nakashima</p> <p>BDDW</p> <p>Florence Knoll</p> <p>oh yeah Farmhaus too</p> <p>THIS IS A BIG DEAL!</p>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/32369033934http://farmhausmodern.com/post/32369033934Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:44:52 -0400phillyfourcornersdesignFarmhausdesignphiladelphiaphiladelphia<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9a7ml9Cuv1qmayjpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com/post/30314818716/thebrokentooth-another-piece-i-shot-yesturday" target="_blank">mcbriendesigncarpentry</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thebrokentooth.tumblr.com/post/30129690035/another-piece-i-shot-yesturday-made-by" target="_blank">thebrokentooth</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Another piece I shot yesturday made by <a href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com" target="_blank">www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com</a></a></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.farmhausmodern.com" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.farmhausmodern.com" target="_blank">www.farmhausmodern.com</a></a></p> </blockquote>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/30315550684http://farmhausmodern.com/post/30315550684Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:15:20 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m98gm3SIcM1qmayjpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thebrokentooth.tumblr.com/post/30067389816/shot-a-few-new-pieces-of-furniture-made-by-my" target="_blank">thebrokentooth</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Shot a few new pieces of furniture made by my friend Ben McBrien. If you would like to see more of his work check out his website here: <a href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com" target="_blank">www.mcbriendesigncarpentry.com</a></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.farmhausmodern.com" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.farmhausmodern.com" target="_blank">www.farmhausmodern.com</a></a></p> </blockquote>http://farmhausmodern.com/post/30075640483http://farmhausmodern.com/post/30075640483Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:11:30 -0400Farmhaus