A couple cool tables...

Floating Mantle

This floating mantle started out as a pine barn beam, which held many years of hay, straw and tack on its shoulders. When we saw the existing pegs, we knew that this not only was our piece, but that we had to showcase them. We carefully centered them and balance them out with period specific carriage bolts, which double as Christmas stocking holders. The natural beauty of the wood was preserved with a water based finish. For me, the joy of working with very old reclaimed wood, partly, comes in the finishing. You never really know what the wood is going to do until you splash that first drop of finish on raw wood. As for this piece, it started out dark chestnut and burst into a light golden brown, telling a story all the way.   



After all these years

Check out these photos of the table and bench we recently sold to an awesome couple living on The Hill, which is the "Little Italy" section of St. Louis. The table top is an old barn door, still containing the original square cut nails. We finished the table with a water and oil blended polyurethane, which we have found to accentuate the natural characteristics of the wood. The legs are barn braces, with the dowel punched tenons facing down. One side of the table was completed with a bench, running the full length of the table. The top is a 1x12 siding plank. The rough cut saw marks are still present, after all these years.  

DL Brand

Heating up and making our new branding iron work it's magic!



Bucket of Bolts

We thought this was pretty amazing. A bucket of old carriage bolts, stuffed away in a shed. This brings even more history to the rare pieces we make.



DL Branding Iron

Dante and I are so excited about our new branding iron! Chris Pfountz is the master metalworker behind this awesome work of art. Dante applies his own distinct style to the barn wood tables and now our initials, discretely branded into our pieces, distinguishes us from all others.

The Artisan at work

Dante Prestipino, the artisan of these amazing pieces of furniture, at work. Dante believes in using rustic hardware, square cut nails and hand brushing the finish. Dante's simplistic approach to furniture building, truly, allows the wood to speak for itself.

Welcome to our blog, DL RUSTICS! It has been something Dante and I have talked about for years. Loving the history, weathered conditions and nostalgia behind the barn wood we use, makes this endeavor that much more enjoyable. Some of the barn doors, planks, braces and beams are over 150 years old, which delivers our clients the most unique piece of furniture that they may ever own. All of our pieces are one of a kind. We also promote picking the barn door and/or lumber of your choice to make such a rare piece of furniture that much more personal. We are delighted to be a part of an art form that will bring joy to your your home.
Here is a 100+ year old barn door transformed into an amazing table.



Community Teamwork

We have just made a great working relationship with ROOTS Antiques on Sutton blvd. here in Maplewood. Three of our pieces are on display. Take a peek at their blog to view a rare finished reclaimed barn door table and two of our walnut log end tables.  

http://www.rootsantiques.com/

Walnut Log End Tables

Bring a little nature into your home! This amazing walnut tree is over 50 years old. Cut down and abandoned, we saw potential and wanted to bring this beautiful tree back to life. Carefully sized, sanded and finished, they are bound to warm up your home.

If you are interested please contact Dante 314-616-1758

$250

$200