Walsworth Furnishings

A friend and local craftsman in the valley, Wes Walsworth, formed Walsworth Furnishings using recycled wine barrels to make exquisite custom crafted furnishings.  When I asked the artist for a few images and a description of his work he provided me with the following.  Enjoy!

Walsworth Furnishings

A little about the artist:

Wes was born and raised in Ketchum, Idaho and is where he currently creates his "High End Art Furniture".  He started experimenting with wine barrels while living in Western Australia making wine.  It quickly became apparent to him that this was an interesting material in which to build furniture.  It is quarter sawn oak for one and the stain left by the wine is simply stunning, especially in contrast with the naturally distressed white oak color on the outside.  Having a creative mind as well as the handed down wood working knowledge from his father has made the idea fit for him to explore.  He is constantly thinking up new ideas and enjoys the new challenge in each creation.  

"The Wine Barrel Collection"

Original, hand made, one-of-a-kind furnishings from premium-reclaimed materials.  Wes Walsworth's Wine Barrel Collection utilizes wine barrels made from the finest quarter-sawn French, Hungarian, and American White Oak, providing stable and strong wood, ideal for furniture building.  The barrels have been weathered and naturally distressed on the outside from the years of use in the winery and the inside holds a vibrant wine stain that has penetrated deep into the oak giving the furniture a stunning look that cannot be replicated.  Each piece is handmade in Ketchum, Idaho by skilled artisans who utilize a variety of joinery techniques to create this beautiful collection.

Gorgeous!