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ABOUT MELANIE ABRANTES DESIGNS
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About Melanie Abrantes Designs In today’s society, we have forgotten the concept that quality products take time to make. Bay Area-based designer Melanie Abrantes believes in making handcrafted heirloom objects that are both functional and beautiful. She has always been someone who is both visual and hands-on, and simply curious about how everything is made. In 2008, she began studying at Otis College of Art and Design, where she discovered what the process of making and creating truly meant. Melanie learned that in order to create something, you have to get your hands dirty -- but it results in something beautiful. Through the technique of lathing, she began turning simple pieces of solid wood and cork into one-of-a-kind bowls, plates, cups and stands. There was nothing she could sketch in her notebook that couldn’t be transformed into a real-life object. Her passion for woodworking came from the simple fact that every piece is unique, as the material speaks to the project through an organic process. Melanie dedicates time to researching, testing and adapting the product to its user, which ultimately results in an object of the highest quality that will be passed down through generations.
NATURAL CORK PLANTERS
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Cork Planter Styles
Measurements
Material
Style No.
Natural Cork Planters
Small 5” Cork Planter Medium 6” Cork Planter Large 7.5” Cork Planter
5” x 5” x 2” 6” x 6” x 2” 7.5” x 7.5” x 2”
Natural Cork Natural Cork Natural Cork
CP-1 CP-2 CP-3
Hand-turned cork planters designed for desert plants such as succulents and cacti. Cork is naturally porous, making it an ideal material for plants. Each planter has a shellacked interior and is finished on the outside with a natural beeswax.
Indoor 10” Cork Planter Indoor 11” Cork Planter
10” x 10” x 8” 11” x 11” x 8.5”
Natural Cork Natural Cork
CP-4 CP-5
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
NATURAL CORK PLANTERS
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WOOD + CORK COLLECTION
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Style No.
Cork + Wood Collection
2.5” x 2.5” x 7.5” Cork/ Walnut 2.5” x 2.5” x 7.5” Cork/ Walnut
CW-BCS-1 CW-TCS-2
Sm Walnut Rimmed Bowl Lg Walnut Rimmed Bowl
3.5” x 3.5” x 2.5” Cork/ Walnut 4.5” x 4.5” x 4 Cork/ Walnut
CW-WRB-1 CW-WRB-2
Hand-turned walnut cutting board and cork trivet is a space saver’s dream. This is designed for small spaces, you can chop vegetables on the solid walnut board and flip it over to use the cork side as a nifty trivet for your hottest items. The wood is friction fit into the cork and removes easily for fast clean-up.
11” Cheese Board + Trivet 13” Cheese Board + Trivet
11” x 11” x 1.5” 13” x 13” x 1.5”
CW-CT-1 CW-CT-2
Wood + Cork Collection
Measurements
Beaded Candle Stick Tapered Candle Stick
WOOD + CORK COLLECTION
Material
Cork/ Walnut Cork/ Walnut
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
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CORK + CHERRY CANISTERS
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Natural Cork Bowls
Measurements
Sm Cork + Cherry Canister 6” x 6” x 3.25” Med Cork + Cherry Canister 6” x 6” x 6.5” Lg Cork + Cherry Canister 6” x 6” x 8.5”
Material
Style No.
Cork + Cherry Canisters
Cork, Cherry Cork, Cherry Cork, Cherry
CCC - 1 CCC - 2 CCC - 3
These beautiful Cherry + Cork Canisters are hand-turned in Oakland, CA. They are carefully made with hand-selected hardwood from a local lumber yard and finished with a natural linseed oil and beeswax. Perfect for your favorite loose leaf tea or even dry grains! With its minimal design and gorgeous curves, it will look beautiful in any home.
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
CORK + CHERRY CANISTERS
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HARDWOOD CAKE STANDS
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Cake Stand Styles
Measurements Material
9” x 9” x 3.5” 9” Lip Hardwood Cake Stand 9” x 9” x 3.5” 12” Hardwood Cake Stand 12” x 12” x 4” 12” Lip Hardwood Cake 12” x 12” x 4” Stand 9” Hardwood Cake Stand
Cherry, Claro Walnut Cherry, Claro Walnut Claro Walnut, Curly Maple Claro Walnut, Curly Maple
Style No.
Hardwood Cake Stands
HCS- 1 HCS- 2 HCS- 3 HCS- 4
The Cake Stands are carefully made with hardwood hand selected from a local lumber yard and finished with a natural linseed oil and beeswax. Perfect for displaying your homemade cake or seasonal fruit! With its minimal design and gorgeous curves, it will look beautiful in any home and is the perfect gift at a housewarming party.
These products are proudly handmade in America with only domestic lumber, keeping a low carbon footprint.
HARDWOOD CAKE STANDS
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NATURAL CORK BOWLS
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Natural Cork Bowls
Measurements
Material
Style No.
Natural Cork Bowls
Sm Cork Bowl w/ handles Lg Cork Bowl w/ handles
6” x 6” x 2.5” 8” x 8” x 3”
Cork, Rope Cork, Rope
NCB - RH - 1 NCB - RH- 2
10” Natural Cork Bowl 12” Natural Cork Bowl
10” x 10” x 3” 12” x 12” x 3”
Cork Cork
NCB - 1 NCB - 2
Cork is a naturally antimicrobial and hypo-allergenic, making it an ideal material for food. Each bowl has a hand sanded interior and finished with a natural beeswax. Perfect as a fruit bowl or an ever random catch-all bowl. Each bowl is one-of-a-kind and vary a little in size and color.
NATURAL CORK BOWLS
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
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HARDWOOD BUD VASES
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Hardwood Bud Vase
Measurements
Material
Style No.
Hardwood Bud Vases
Double Hardwood Vase Straight Hardwood Vase Grey Buckeye Burl Vase Petite Hardwood Vase
3” x 3” x 4” 3” x 3” x 4” 2.5” x 3” x 3.5” 2.5” x 3” x 3.5”
Walnut Cherry Buck-Eye Burl Cherry
HBV - 1 HBV - 2 HBV - 3 HBV - 4
This one-of-a-kind vase is made from a solid piece of wood. It is hand turned and carved in Oakland, CA . This special wood has a unique grain that differs from every angle. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two, and a wonderful addition to any home. Glass vial for fresh flowers included with purchase.
These products are proudly handmade in America with only domestic lumber, keeping a low carbon footprint.
HARDWOOD BUD VASES
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NATURAL CORK STOOLS
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Natural Cork Stools
Measurements
Material
Walnut + Cork Stool Natural Cork Stool/ Side Table
10.5” x 10.5” x 16” Cork, Rope 9.5” x 9.5” x 19” Cork, w
Style No.
Natural Cork Stools
NCB - RH - 1 NCB - RH- 2
These natural cork stools will look beautiful in any modern home. The Cork + Wood Stool’s unique walnut grain top picks up on the beautiful texture of the cork. You can either use both as a stool or side table.
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
NATURAL CORK STOOLS
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SPOON CARVING KIT
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Spoon Carving Kit
Measurements
Material
Style No.
Natural Cork Planters
Large Walnut Blank + Kit Large Cherry Blank + Kit
2” x 6” 2” x 6”
Walnut Cherry
SCK-1 SCK-2
Using traditional Japanese tools, this wooden spoon carving kit will teach you how to design, carve and hollow out the bowl of the spoon. It’s a fun afternoon project and easy for anyone to learn. The best part is you get to finish and keep your very own custom creation. All supplies, a 15 mm spoon gouge and Mikikicha carving knife, and instructions are included. This kit is ideal for adults and children under direct supervision.
Kit Includes: + Spoon blank of your choice of hardwood (American Walnut or Cherry) + 15 mm Japanese spoon gouge + Mikikicha carving knife + Handwritten instructions + Branded Muslin Bag
SPOON CARVING KIT
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