We worked closely with Rapt studio to assist in designing this bi-folding moveable wall. The hot roll steel selected was blackened then sealed with wax which is ideal for this space. The natural corrosion resistance of hot rolled material is a perfect choice in a commercial space which may not get the regular maintenance required by cold rolled steel. Opposed to other sealants wax does not scratch, is easily maintained and, has virtually no thickness which keeps the design crisp. Our solid door core (and the wood for our pulls) was custom and sourced from Scott Faulkner Design who did a wonderful job ensuring we had a straight, flat surface to work with. Overall, each of the four door panels weighed … [Read more...]
Capitol hill roastery
This beautiful roastery on Capitol Hill in Seattle has a lot of exposed steel. Pivot worked on site to beautify every nook and cranny of this exposed structural steel. The pictures speak for themselves. … [Read more...]
DMG
Resin for the DMG home. This steel table was constructed with custom lugs as one might build a bicycle. The finish was created specifically for this client using various techniques which give the impression that this table had been long used, and loved. The beautiful top is made from translucent red resin. … [Read more...]
Blackened stainless steel door
This pivot door has a solid wood core, clad with stainless steel panels. The panels were blackened and have a wax top coat. We also made the door pull from solid 1 1/4" stainless round bar and measures 16" in height. Photos by Plinth. … [Read more...]
Guitar pedals
3leaf audio approached us about a custom finish for a line of guitar pedals. After some collaboration to understand what 3leaf was looking for, this is what we came up with. It's a perfect storm of blackened steel with rust accents. This was all topped off with a matte clear coat. We were both very happy with the end result! Photos by Plinth … [Read more...]
Boeing prop
This stand is more than it seems. Not only does it hold the propeller vertically, it is kinetic. It invites the viewer spin the propeller. Base is made of aluminum and is meant to resemble an airplane part from the period the propeller was originally built. … [Read more...]
Private residence fireplace
This fireplace was fabricated using 3/8" pickled and oiled plate steel. The upper surround was build independently from the lower hearth due to the total weight of the unit being around 440 lbs. The only visible fasteners in the unit are (3) #8 countersunk machine screws. Design by Tyler Engle Architects. … [Read more...]
Cube table
Tube steel coffee table base. Made from 1 1/4" square tube steel with a blackened, and wax finish. Photos by plinth photography Wood top by pepperbox … [Read more...]
Private Condo 1
A variety of items designed by Eric Cobb Architects, and featured in the spring 2014 issue of Luxe pacific northwest magazine. Artwork by Sarah Himmelfarb. The console table sits behind the sofa in the family room. It was built using 3/8" hot rolled steel plate, gently sanded to remove excess scale, then oiled, and waxed. The table measures almost 10' in length and had to be built in two pieces for logistic reasons. Overall weight of this piece before wood was 710lbs. … [Read more...]
1800 9th Avenue
Blackened steel (cold roll) with a clear coat sealer. Pivot worked with designers, architects, and another metal shop to plan and execute this project. The result was this beautiful patina and top coat combination. It has just the right amount of durability for the space, without sacrificing the great looks of blackened steel. … [Read more...]
