Mel a nie Abra ntes Desi g ns
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Melanie A b r an t es is t he o w n er , des ig n e r a n d m a k e r behind Mel an ie A b r an t es D es ig n s . U s in g t h e t e c h n i qu e of wood tu r n in g , M elan ie c r eat es v as es , p l a n t e r s , a n d ev eryd ay it em s in her Oaklan d, C alif o r n i a s t u d i o. H e r d esig ns are m ade t o c eleb r at e t he s im plici t y of e v e r y d a y liv ing . Featu r ed in C o u n t r y Liv in g s t o p 1 0 0 c r e a t i v e s i n 2018, Melan ie is at t he f o r ef r o n t o f c r eat i n g s u s t a i na bl e and innovativ e des ig n s in her in du s t r y. S in c e s t a r t i ng h e r business in 2 0 1 3 s he has b een f eat u r ed in D om i no, D w e l l , Bon Appetit a n d m o r e. Her w o r k c an b e f o und i n s h op s a nd re t ail s t o r es n at io n w ide an d ab r oa d .
T H RO U G H T H E SEASONS W e w er e r ec en tl y inspired b y Dutch still-l if e s a nd t h e ir at t en t i on to s eas ons when do cumenting t h e ir l iv e s. Ea c h of o ur n ew p r odu c ts is designed to ensure i t is use f ul a l w a y s an d h o ld s p u r p ose no matter when the se a sons c h a ng e ! O ur rec e n t p hotos hoot f eatures winter, spring , sum m e r a nd f a l l al l s ho t in C al ifor nia.
S P RING Spring is a breath of fresh air allowing new life and prosperous futures. Located in Oakland California we celebrate the abundance of flowers, wildlife, and culture each time a new year rolls around.
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Pink Marble Wide Pedestal Bowl Globe Incense Holder Buckeye Burl Vase Pink Marble Tall Pedestal Bowl
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S U M M ER We believe Summer is all about individuality and relaxation. With ease, our hand made pieces promote simplistic intention. Our pieces balance recreation and leisure to compliment the candid moments of everyday life.
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Tall + Wide Vase Cherry Pipe from the Pipe Carving Kit Black Marble Smoke Dish Natural Cork Bowl, 7.5�
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Au t um n When the leaves descends slowly from the trees to rest easy on the ground we follow their lead of purposeful tranquility. Our pieces aim to promote intentional ease of the mind as well as visually calming characteristics to add to your home.
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6� Candle Stick Holder Charcoal Modern Planter Beginner Spoon Carving Set Cork and Wood Bowls, small and large
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winter With low temperatures and breezy days, comfort and warmth are essential. The warm color pallet, earthy materials and attention to detail our products possess encourages everyday use for generations.
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5� Walnut Candle Holder Tall and Wide Cherry Vase Double Cherry Bud Vase Maple 12� Cake Plate
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Cork Planter COLLECTION
Modern 5” Cork Planter
Charcoal 5” Cork Planter
Modern 7.5” Cork Planter
Charcoal 7.5” Cork Planter
Size: 7.5” dia x 5” h Material: Natural Cork
Size: 7.5” dia x 5” h Material: Charcoal Cork
Modern 9.5” Cork Planter
Charcoal 9.5” Cork Planter
Modern 11” Cork Planter
Low 7.5” Cork Planter
Size: 5” dia x 4” h Material: Natural Cork
Size: 9.5” dia x 7.5” h Material: Natural Cork
Size: 11” dia x 7.5” h Material: Natural Cork
Low 9.5” Cork Planter Size: 9.5” x 5”h Material: Natural Cork
Size: 5” dia x 4” h Material: Charcoal Cork
Size: 9.5” dia x 7.5” h Material: Charcoal Cork
Size: 7.5” dia x 4” h Material: Natural Cork
Cork HANGING Planter COLLECTION
Sm 4.5” Hanging Planter Size: 4.5” dia x 4” h Material: Cork, Leather
Lg 7.5” Hanging Planter Size: 7.5” dia x 3.5” h Material: Cork, Leather
Charcoal Cork 4.5” Hanging Pl. Size: 4.5” x 4”h Material: Charcoal Cork
Charcoal Cork 7.5” Hanging Pl. Size: 7.5” dia x 3.5” h Material: Charcoal Cork
Macramé Hanging Cork Planter Limited Edition Collab with S. Kim Size: 9.5” x 5”h , Macramé 25” L Material: Natural Cork, Cotton
wood bud vase collection
Cherry Bud Vase
Size: 3” dia x 4”h, Straight Material: Cherry
Tall Cherry Vase Size: 3” dia x 6.5” h Material: Cherry
Cherry Double Bud Vase
Tall Walnut Vase
Walnut Bud Vase
Tall Maple Vase
Size: 3” dia x 4”h, Double Material: Cherry
Size: 3” dia x 4”h, Straight Material: Walnut
Walnut Double Bud Vase
Size: 3” dia x 4”h, Double Material: Walnut
Buckeye Burl Vase
Size: Approx. 2.5” dia x 3.5”h Material: Buckeye Burl
Size: 3” dia x 6.5” h Material: Walnut
Size: 3”dia x 6.5” h Material: Maple
Tall & Wide Hardwood Vase Size: 3.5” dia x 7.5” h Material: Cherry
Cork Vase Collection
Tall Natural Cork Vase Size: 2.5”dia x 6.5” h Material: Natural Cork
Pink Marble Cork Tall Vase Size: 2.5” dia x 6.5” h Material: Pink Marble Cork
Charcoal Cork Tall Vase
Size: 2.5” dia x 6.5” h Material: Pink Marble Cork
Cork Double Vase
Size: 3” dia x 4” h Material: Natural Cork
cork + wood Bowl collection
Sm Walnut + Cork Bowl
Tall Footed Bowl
Lg Walnut + Cork Bowl
Short Footed Bowl
Sm Walnut + Cork Bowl
Sm Cork Bowl with Handles
Size: 3.5” dia x 2.5”h Material: Natural Cork & Walnut
Size: 4.5” dia x 4”h Material: Natural Cork & Walnut
Size: 3.5” dia x 2.5”h Material: Charcoal Cork & Walnut
Lg Walnut + Cork Bowl
Size: 4.5” dia x 4”h Material: Charcoal Cork & Walnut
Size: 9.5” dia x 6.5”h Material: Pink Marble Cork & Maple
Size: 11” dia x 5”h Material: Pink Marble Cork & Maple
Size: 6” dia x 2.5” h Material: Natural Cork
Med Cork Bowl with Handles Size: 7.5” dia x 3” h Material: Natural Cork
Candle holder collection
6” Candle Holder
Tall Cork + Wood
6” Candle Holder
Petite Cork + Wood Size: 2.25” dia x 3”h Material: Cork/Walnut
Size: 2.5” dia x 6”h Material: Maple
Size: 2.5” dia x 6”h Material: Cherry
5” Candle Holder Size: 2.5” dia x 5”h Material: Maple
5” Candle Holder
Size: 2.5” dia x 5w”h Material: Walnut
Size: 2.5” d x 7.5”h Material: Cork , Walnut
Cannisters collection
Sm Cork + Cherry Canister
Sm Cork + Walnut Canister
Med Cork + Cherry Canister
Med Cork + Walnut Canister
Lg Cork + Cherry Canister
Lg Cork + Walnut Canister
Size: 6” dia x 3.25” h Material: Natural Cork,Cherry
Size: 6” dia x 6” h Material: Natural Cork,Cherry
Size: 6” dia x 7.5” h Material: Natural Cork,Cherry
Size: 6” dia x 3.25” h Material: Natural Cork,Cherry
Size: 6” dia x 6” h Material: Natural Cork,Cherry
Size: 6” dia x 7.5” h Material: Natural Cork,Cherry
carving collection
Japanese Spoon Carving Kit Size: 8” x 4 ” x 1.5” Material: Cypress
Japanese Knife Carving Kit Size: 2” x 8” x 2” Material: Walnut or Alder
Carve, A Simple Guide to Whittling Book Size: 7.5” x 5.5” x 1”
M ELANIE ABRANTES D ESIGNS Melanie Abrantes Designs is a Bay Area-based producer of handcrafted, heirloom objects. Founder Melanie Abrantes believes that in order to create something beautiful, you have to get your hands dirty. She founded her company in 2013 when she realized there was a growing American market for handmade goods. Working with a variety of unique materials, Melanie strives to create products of the highest quality that are equally beautiful and functional. Through the technique of lathing, she turns simple pieces of solid wood and cork into one-of-a-kind bowls, plates, cups and stands. Her passion for woodworking originates from the simple fact that every piece is unique as the material it is made from. Time in the studio is dedicated to researching, testing and adapting the product to its user, resulting in a simple, yet unique object of the highest quality. Moving forward, Melanie plans to broaden her line to include furniture and lighting, maintaining her dedication to handmade.
To p l a c e a n o r d e r : For wholesale accounts please email hello@melanieabrantes.com or visit our website at melanieabrantes.com We have a 5-6week lead time and a $500 opening order. Please email us at hello@melanieabrantes.com for our most current linesheet. @melanieabrantesdesigns www.melanieabrantes.com +713-401-7497
ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY MELANIE RICCARDI, STYLING BY GENEVIEVE BANDROWSKI
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