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May 24, 2006

BRENT COMBER SHATTERED FURNITURE

Reclaimed wood furniture is usually so predictable: large beams or slabs of driftwood turned into benches and stools. Thats why Brent Comber’s unique reclaimed wood furniture - made from bundles of small irregular pieces - is such a breathe of fresh air. We discovered the Canadian designer’s innovative, eco-friendly furniture last year at ICFF, and it was one of our favorite things in the show. This year we are excited to see Brent Comber back and better than ever, with a beautiful new line of work called “Shattered”.

The Shattered design takes randomly shaped pieces of recycled wood and fits them together like puzzle pieces to create a unified whole. The chaotic-yet-organize aesthetic reminds me somewhat of Incan stone-cut masonry (where every stone block is a different shape, yet fits together perfectly). Creating order and efficiency out of random waste is a beautiful thing - and we applaud Brent Comber for this lovely and environmentally-friendly work.

+Brent Comber Shattered Furniture

5 Responses to “BRENT COMBER SHATTERED FURNITURE”

cristian docolomansky Says:

May 24th, 2006 at 8:42 pm

Beautiful!

Julie Says:

May 25th, 2006 at 4:20 pm

It reminds me a folk art from Eastern USA in the early 1900’s. Calm, Beautiful. That necessary touch of earth that would set well anywhere.

Derek Says:

May 26th, 2006 at 6:25 am

Well done Brent, a great idea. i am a great lover of simple and atractive art and am presently involved with oak logs and granit / marbel slabs. Your idea of using fire wood is also my idea. Check out a stone mason or granit and marbel dealer for off cuts and broken pieces.

Alex Says:

July 11th, 2006 at 8:17 pm

Very beautiful things, but are they strong enough?

stephen Says:

February 26th, 2007 at 9:12 pm

His stuff is really great. I have been working with him selling his pieces on the West Coast and he is a pleasure to work with as well as a very eco friendly business man. The Alder collection has been great and has worked in very contemporary homes as well as cabins and has even been used in commercial uses. The newer and random Shattered collection takes it to the next level and is my new favorite. And in response to another comment, All of his pieces are extremely strong and durable.

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