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Rustic Shows
Gatherings and
Art Shows
that are rustic friendly
Books
Making Gypsy Willow Furniture by Bim Willow®
(paper back)
Making Willow Furniture
By Bim Willow®
Three Women Share their Art
Making Rustic Twig Furniture By
Bim Willow ®
Naturally Furnished
By Bim Willow®
So You Want to be a Rustic Furniture Maker?
Tips of the Trade by
Bim Willow®
a free E-book
Groups
Twig Furniture Group
Canadian Rustic Furniture Group
Workshops
Ohio Rustic furniture Makers
Ensley Willow is based in Northeastern Ohio, and
uses carefully selected willow to make a wide variety of unique, comfortable,
beautiful and environmentally friendly furniture for the garden and the home.
The shapes into which willow furniture can be made are almost endless, and each
artisan has his or her own style, based on what they deem to be most
comfortable, durable, and appealing. The selection of willow is critical to the
process, and willow patches are chosen based on their shape, height, and color.
Willow furniture was a familiar sight on farm house porches all across the
country in the 1920's and 30's, during which time bands of Gypsies migrating
North in the summer, and South in the winter, would gather willow down by the
creeks, make the furniture, and sell it along their way. Kurt Ensley began
making willow furniture in San Diego in 1985, after being taught the craft by
another artisan. His pieces reflect an original amalgam of traditional willow
work and modern furniture designs. He adjusts each piece to ensure maximum
stability and longevity, and will likewise work with customers to build custom
pieces.
“I
have a deep passion for creating one-of-a-kind, handcrafted custom furniture
and accessories. I bring a raw sense of nature and a deep respect for fine
quality domestic and exotic woods into every piece designed. The finished
product tantalizes the sense of touch and sparks a "wow" factor to the eye.
Rustic furniture by Ray Christoff"
733 Cambridge Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44502.
1-330-782-8230
Rick and Denise Pratt are known as two of America's leading makers of traditional and contemporary twig furnishings. Their family business, around the bend, is located in a renovated hog barn on a 9 acre farm just north of Wooster, Ohio. This couple grew up in the same west-side Cleveland suburb. The Pratts were married in the late 70's and started their family right away. An old twig rocker, previously purchased by Denise and the introduction to John Phillips well known twig builder, provided the inspiration that started Rick building in 1980.
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