I live and work on a mountain in Asheville NC, and create my pieces from locally sourced wood and materials.

My work can be found at:

  • Asheville, NC – St. Claire Art in the Asheville River Arts District | 344 Depot Street
  • Asheville, NC – K2 Studios in downtown Asheville | 59 College Street
  • Asheville, NC – Resurrection Studios Collective in downtown Asheville | 160 Broadway Street
  • Black Mountain, NC – Seven Sisters Gallery | 119 Broadway Street

In addition to pieces displayed in these galleries, I do commissioned work.

Bruce Reeks

THE MATERIALS:

maple top 1Wood:

  • The wood I use for most of my tables is from Georgia and North Carolina hardwood trees. I’ve worked withWhite Oak, Black Walnut, Maple, Poplar, Pecan and Cherry. I’ve also used some hardwoods from India.

Bases:

  • My industrial table bases are made of heavy cast iron. See table bases for pictures of the bases I currently have available. In addition, I’ve used iron pipe to create a steampunk feel.
  • You’ll also see antique treadle sewing machine bases supporting some of my side tables and coffee tables. I’ve repurposed the sewing machine cabinets into writing desks.
  • The bases are either left natural iron or they are painted black or with an oil-rubbed bronze coating. If you prefer another color I can accommodate that.
  • For some of my table bases I’ve used antique industrial machine parts. A couple of examples are the legs and flywheel from a portable saw mill, and the pulleys from a limestone cutter made in the 40’s.

Other Materials:

  • FOUND MATERIALS – I enjoy repurposing “found” materials in my work, such as industrial metals, gears, pipes, rebar, table legs, pulleys, and wheels.
  • STAINED GLASS – I often incorporate my own stained glass creations in my work.

The Process:

  • I work with every piece of wood to bring out its maximum potential.
  • I generally finish my tables with a spray lacquer finish.
  • My goal with the industrial machine parts is to bring the factory feel to a home in an elegant manner.

Pricing Custom Projects:

  • Accept PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo
  • Given the variety of woods, bases and table designs each custom piece is priced with those factors in mind.
  • Contact me to discuss your request and I’m happy to calculate a cost based on item, dimensions, preferred wood.