All photos by Carren Jao unless otherwise noted.
Fun and whimsy tie these three furniture-makers together.
Customers have a choice of oak, maple, cherry or walnut for every piece they order.
WFour Design
Launched just this June, Oregon-based company WFour Design create furnishings inspired by Danish modern aesthetic with a more organic twist. His line of sleek furniture all showcase graceful legs and a touch of bright color. When asked why he added the pops of color, owner Christopher J. Walsh IV replied, the usual wood construction "is boring to me."
The door pulls for this piece came from Anthropologie. The cabinet's legs were then painted to match the color.
Walsh adds an element of customizability in all of his small furnishing designs. While each one begins with a recognizable square frame for drawers, side tables and sideboards, Walsh designed a unique leg system that can later be removed, repainted and re-attached with minimal trouble. He also allows customers to choose knobs and pulls that go along with preferred color.
The Los Angeles Blanket Chest.
Drift Studio
Angelenos got a treat with the launch of the Los Angeles Blanket Chest from Drift Studio. Familiar roadways became colorful lines that traverse the length of the Baltic Birch plywood chest. Too discreet for one's taste? The studio has also developed large artwork that can be incorporated into a traditional barn door system, giving that staid farmhouse a little oomph.
Detail shot of Los Angeles Blanket Chest.