2016 Summer Catalog

BIRCH PRESS DESIGN 2016 HOME

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“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.�

Thomas Merton

The urge to be creative is present in all of us. We seek ways to transform the reality around us to suit our dreams through artistic endeavours, gardening and even in the food we eat.

Birch Press Design has a specially curated collection that helps you express your creativity in all of these ways. Browse our catalog to see how you can transform your home into a more vibrant and gorgeous space.

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NEW VINTAGE GLASS COLLAGE FRAMES Create a beautiful display of seasonal things that you love. Open the hinged frame and simply insert pressed leaves, flowers and mementos from trips afar.

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A 19” x 8 1/2” $90 B 14” x 20” $110 C 8 1/2” x 19” $90 D 10” x 10” $55 E 6” x 6” $30

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start your own collection

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bring the outdoors inside

I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way... things I had no words for.�

Georgia O'Keeffe

NEW DUPLEX TERRARIUMS/HURRICANES A two-piece cylinder-shaped glass terrarium doubles as a hurricane. The bottom piece cleverly holds sand or rocks and tiny terrarium plants; the upper piece stacks on top with a deep well that holds a three-inch diameter pillar candle or serves as a platform for a splendid bi-level terrarium gardenscape.

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Small 7 3/4” dia x 12 1/2“ h $80

Large 9 1/2” dia x 15” h $105

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A diverse collection of smaller scale clear glass terrariums offers an abundance of shapes and looks great when grouped together.

Curved and Oval terrariums contrast nicely with Cylinder and Angle shapes, each sized for easy terrarium gardening.

CYLINDER FOOTED TERRARIUMS A Small 4” dia x 4” h $17.50 B Large 5 1/4” dia x 5 1/2” h $25

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CURVE TERRARIUMS C Small 5” dia x 7” h $25 D Large 5 3/4” dia x 10” h $35 ANGLE FOOTED TERRARIUMS E Small 6” dia x 8 1/2” h $30 F Large 7” dia x 10” h $40

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LOW FOOTED TERRARIUMS G Small 6 1/2” dia x 3 1/4” h $22.50 H Large 9” dia x 4 1/2” h $37.50 OVAL LONG TERRARIUM I 11 3/4” l x 3 1/2” w x 4” h $47.50

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Contemporary, angled terrariums are crafted from thick glass for a solid, modern look.

A Small 7 1/2” dia x 8” h $50 B Medium 9 1/4” dia x 9 1/2” h $85 C Large 13 3/4” dia x 14” h $135

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VIDA TERRARIUM Large 13 3/4” dia x 14” h $135

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VIDA TERRARIUM Medium 9 1/4” dia x 9 1/2” h $85 Add some soil and decorative rocks and you have a base for your own tiny garden.

Add temporary cuttings for extra color and texture.

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CURVE TERRARIUM With clean lines and beautiful design the Curve Terrarium looks stylish anywhere. Use the small size for a pop of color - and the large size gives you space to make a bigger statement Small 5� dia x 7� h $25

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CURVE TERRARIUM Large 5 3/4” dia x 10” h $35

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NEW CIRCLE BIRD FEEDERS

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These gleaming, clear glass bird feeders are a modern eatery for the discerning bird.

The open-sided feeders are easily filled with birdseed and provide a pleasant perch for a variety of feathered friends. Eight-foot length of jute rope is included.

CIRCLE BIRD FEEDERS A Small 9 1/2” dia x 4” d $40 B Large 11 3/4” dia x 5” d $60

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DUPLEX TERRARIUMS C Small $80 D Large $105 Refer to page 6.

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NEW BRASS RING VASES A medley of materials meets in these graceful vases that are lovely grouped together or shown solo. Three sizes of standing tabletop vases have removable glass inserts that set into jute accented brass tripod stands.

A Small 3” dia x 9” h $45 B Medium 4” dia x 11 1/4” h $55 C Large 4 1/2” dia x 12 1/2” h $65

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NEW SPLASH VASES These delightful vases are mouth-blown and hand-formed from strong borosilicate glass to resemble graceful droplets of rain radiating on a pond. Each vase will display with flourish a single stem. The mixed case pack includes one each of three different heights.

Set of 3 include Small 7 1/2” dia x 5“ h Medium 7 1/2” dia x 6 1/2“ h Large 7 1/2” dia x 8 1/2” h $45

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SPLASH VASES Set of 3 include A Small B Medium C Large

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NEW SIMPLE GLASS CARAFE & TUMBLER

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Our Simple Glass Carafe and Tumbler feature a chunky, straight-sided design and clean lines. Tumblers are heat-tempered -- able to be used for hot liquids, as well as cold; the carafe is not.

A Tumbler 2 1/2” dia x 4” h (set of 6) $45 B Carafe 3 1/4” dia x 10 1/4” h $25

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clean and simple

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NEW RIPPLE GLASS COLLECTION

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The uneven, rippled texture of these glasses reflects light and feels nice in the hand.

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RIPPLE GLASS COLLECTION A Short 3 1/4” dia x 3 1/2” h $10 B Medium 2 3/4” dia x 4 3/4” h $11.25 C Tall Narrow 2 1/4” dia x 7” h $12.50 D Carafe 3 1/2” dia x 12” h $35

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NEW FERN AND FROND GLASSES Three different delicate flora and fauna patterns are carved into glass then hand-painted using colorful translucent paints. The glass is then reheated to set the color. Each piece will vary slightly, due to the nature of these handmade creations. Hand washing recommended.

A Small 3 1/2” dia x 3 1/2” h (set of 3) $45 B Large 3” dia x 5 3/4” h (set of 3) $52

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THIMBLE CUPS Stacking porcelain cups contain an unglazed sanded exterior and a glazed interior. Colors include meadow, peacock, ruby and dove. The sizes vary due to the handmade natureof this item.

Meadow 2� x 1 1/2� $42 additional colors online

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These modern tiny vessels add a bit of color to any table.

Fill with decorative objects for a subtle look.

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elevate your setting with these artisan crafted sets of bowls that make simple fare look sophisticated

NEW SAFI STONEWARE COLLECTION IN OYSTER Small bowls, pitchers and spoons are crafted from hand-thrown stoneware in soft-lined, sophisticated shapes. The range of beautiful earthy colors in the pieces is achieved through pigments in the clay with subtle tonal variations that are brought to life in the firing process.

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The uniqueness of the pieces is enhanced by the unglazed bisque exteriors and clear-glazed interior surfaces. Spoons are half-dipped with shiny glaze marry with a set of low bowls. The grouping is complemented by three softly round pitchers (page 29).

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A Safi Stoneware Low Bowls 2 3/4” dia x 1 3/4” h to 6 1/4” dia x 1 7/8” h Cream $90 Oyster (shown) $90 B Safi Stoneware Spoons 3 1/2” l x 1” w to 6” l x 1 3/4” w Cream $47 Oyster (shown) $47 B

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SAFI STONEWARE COLLECTION IN CREAM A Safi Stoneware Low Bowls Cream (shown) $90 Oyster $90 B Safi Stoneware Spoons Cream (shown) $47 Oyster $47 C Citrus Floral Tin Recipe Card Box 4 3/4” x 4 1/4” x 6 1/2” $34.00

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“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.�

Leonardo da Vinci

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SAFI STONEWARE COLLECTION IN CREAM Safi Stoneware Pitchers 3 3/8” dia x 3” h, 4” dia x 3 1/2” h, 4 3/4” dia x 4 1/4” h Cream (shown) $55 Oyster $55

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NEW TEAK WOOD SERVEWARE & UTENSIL COLLECTION Artistically shaped serveware and utensils hand-hewn from reclaimed Indonesian teak wood invite culinary artistry. A plethora of useful kitchen tools carved from reclaimed teak in organic shapes that highlight the swirled grain of the wood. Each piece of wood is unique with slight variations in the shape and graining of each serveware piece or utensil.

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A Small 4 3/8” l x 1“ w (set of 4) $25 B Medium 6 3/4” l x 2 1/4” w (set of 4) $45 C Large 11” l x 3 1/2” w (set of 4) $60 D Scoops 8 1/2” l x 2 3/4” w (set of 2) $28

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NEW MAKU SERVING Shapely wood serving and tasting pieces carved from a myriad of wood types turn a simple meal into a culinary adventure. For visual contrast, a set of four sauce bowls with matching spoons is carved from coco, robles, mamalis and madre de cacao wood. A set of six smaller pinch bowls with tiny spoons adds two more woods types to the mix: rose wood and mahoganyA Bowls Petite 2” dia x 3/4” h; spoons 2 1/4“ l $70 B Bowls Small 2 3/4” dia x 1 1/2” h; spoons 5” l $65

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CURVE MARBLE SERVING BOARDS

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NEW CURVE MARBLE SERVING BOARDS Elegant, shapely serving boards are carved from sophisticated, striated Morchana marble.

Softly rounded corners, beveled edges and decorative holes showcase the master craftsmen’s superior carving skills.

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A Small Wide 12 1/2” l x 9” w x 1/2” h $70 B Large Wide 15” l x 11” w X 1/2” h $90 C Small Long 17 1/2” l x 5 1/2” w x 1/2” h $70

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Colors will vary with soft, heathered gray and oatmeal intersected by black and cream bands.

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A QUARTZ CRYSTAL BOWLS Expert craftsmanship is necessary to hand carve these exquisite shapes from chunks of solid quartz crystal without breakage. Use to serve food, present prized fare like oysters or caviar, or to hold and showcase treasures. Each bowl is unique and the size, pattern and color of veining will vary.

Medium approx 4 1/2” l x 3 1/2” w x 2 1/4” h $425 Large approx 7” l x 5” w x 3” h $625 B STRIPED AGATE COASTER

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Polished cross-sections of multicolored agate create intriguing, naturally striped coasters. Undulating rings of silica make each piece wonderfully unique. approx 3 1/2” - 4” dia $22.50 each BARK ACCESSORIES A lovely complement to our Bark Salad Servers and Flatware, these stainless steel serving pieces have ironwood-colored handles with a hand-forged sculptural bark grain. Hand washing recommended.

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C Wine Opener 4” l x 3 7/8” w $20 D Bottle Stopper 3” l x 1” w $20

NEW PETRIFIED WOOD SERVING TRAYS Slices of fossilized trees comprise these unique mineral trays. Rock hard and polished for serving as display, the trays reveal preserved wood grain in mixed and solid colors ranging from tan to black. Choose from two size ranges. Dimiensions are approximate and shapes may vary from oval to round.

Small approx 7”-9” dia x 1/2”-3/4” h $120 Large approx 8”-12” dia x 1/2”-3/4” h $145

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