This one of a kind wide and straight vase is made from a solid piece of wood. This wood was hand-turned and carved in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful texture. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two. A glass vial is included with purchase for fresh flowers.

Size: 3,5" dia x 7.5" h

Material: Walnut, Cherry and Maple

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“Bolo” is the Portuguese translation for “cake,” which inspired the playful silhouettes of these cork canisters. Handmade from all-natural, marbled, and pink marbled cork, fixed with maple globe tops, each piece is a study on balance and form.

Each piece is handmade in our Oakland, CA studio using 100% sustainable cork.

Small: 5" dia x 5" h

Medium: 5" dia x 6" h

Large: 6" dia x 8.5" h

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We love white wine or rosé during the summer. What better way to keep your delicious drinks cool than with our all natural wine coolers? The properties of cork naturally help wine keep its cool. Tested to keep your wine cool for up to four hours. Handmade in our Oakland studio.

Dimensions: 5.5" dia x 5" h

Material: Cork and Walnut

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This one of a kind straight/double bud vase is made from a solid piece of maple. It is hand turned and carved in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful grain. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two this vase is a wonderful addition to any home. Glass vial included with purchase for fresh flowers.

Size: 3" dia x 4" h

Material: Maple

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These cork baskets with all natural rope handle and leather accents are hand-turned in Oakland, CA. Cork is naturally antimicrobial and hypo-allergenic, making it an ideal material for food. Each bowl has a hand sanded interior and finished with natural beeswax. Use it to store fruit or to carry your freshly harvested vegetables. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and may vary slightly in size and color.

Dimensions: 7.5" dia x 6.5" h

Material: Cork (a 100% sustainable material). The rope is made from all natural cotton.

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Cork is naturally antimicrobial and hypoallergenic making it an ideal material for food. Each bowl has a hand sanded interior and is finished with natural beeswax. Can be used as a fruit bowl or catch-all bowl.

Dimensions: 12" dia x 3" h

Material: Speckled Cork

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In every MARAIS vase, the materials- colored glass, cork, and hardwood- combine to create an object that is both art sculpture and functional. Inspired by the natural beauty of the raw material, Abrantes designed each piece to speak for itself.

Each vase is numbered and signed by the designer.

LARGE Approx Size: 4.75" dia x 13" h

MEDIUM Approx Size: 4" dia x 9,5" h – 4" dia x 12" h

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These charcoal cork bowls with American Walnut Trims are hand-turned in Oakland, CA. Cork is a naturally antimicrobial and hypoallergenic, making it an ideal material for food and plants. Each bowl has a hand sanded interior and is finished with natural beeswax. Perfect as a planter or catch-all bowl.

Sizes:

Small: 3.5" dia x 2.5" h

Large: 4.5" dia x 4" h

Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.

Materials: Charcoal Cork and Walnut

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Foster a simplistic warmth with our new Candle Holders this Winter. Promote a romantic mood through a flame lit dinner or allow the pieces to sit simply and speak for themselves. However you choose to utilize these individually handmade pieces, their elegance will light up the room.

Sizes: 2.5" dia x 6" h and 2.5" dia x 5" h

Material: Walnut, Cherry, or Maple

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This one of a kind tall straight vase is made from a solid piece of hardwood or cork. It is hand turned and carved in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful grain. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two, a glass vial is included with purchase for fresh flowers.

Dimensions: Approximately 6.5" tall and 3" Wide
Made from Walnut Hardwood

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These coasters were inspired by the Bauhaus movement in the early 1900’s. They believed in the idea that mass production and individuality could live harmoniously through means of simplistic form and functionality.  These geometric shapes embody the Bauhaus design ideology.

Sold individually, these coasters can be used separately for a cold beverage or put together as a trivet for your hot servingware. These are water-jet cut in the US and have soft cork bottoms to avoid scratching surfaces.

Sold Individually
Material: Brass or Stainless Steal

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This hand-turned cork planter is designed for a large indoor plants. Cork is naturally porous, making it an ideal material for retaining moisture. Each planter has a shellacked interior and is finished on the outside with a natural beeswax.

Material: Cork

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This beautiful Cork Coffee Canister with Walnut Spoon is hand-turned in Oakland, CA. Each canister is carefully made with hand-selected hardwood from a local lumber yard and finished with natural linseed oil and beeswax. Perfect for your favorite coffee, tea or even dry goods! With its minimal design and gorgeous curves, it will look beautiful in any home.

Material: Walnut, Natural Cork 

Dimensions

Canister:  4.75” dia x 6.5” h 

Walnut Spoon: 3" dia x 1.5" h

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These beautiful Walnut + Cork Canisters are hand-turned in Oakland, CA. They are carefully made with hand-selected hardwood from a local lumber yard and finished with natural linseed oil and beeswax. Perfect for your favorite dry goods! With its minimal design and gorgeous curves, it will look beautiful in any home.

Material: Walnut, Natural Cork 

Dimensions: 10” dia x 3” h

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These beautiful Walnut + Cork Pendants 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 hanging bedside or over a desk. With their minimal design and gorgeous curves, either one will look beautiful in any home.

Material: Walnut, Natural Cork, and Cloth covered chord.

Dimensions

Walnut + Cork: 3.5” dia x 4” h with a 12 ft cloth cord socket plug. 

Walnut: 3.5" dia x 6" h with a with a 12 ft cloth cord socket plug. 

Customizable chord length available. 

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A collaboration between Avandi and Melanie Abrantes Designs. We designed a stacking jewelry box from hand-turned maple and cork and a solid copper top. Instead of a traditional rectangular box we designed a minimalist bowl that had different sections for different pieces, using cork so that your most precious metals wouldn’t be scratched. The maple container has a round bowl inside and the cork has different compartments for earrings and bracelets. Each piece is made in America and uses sustainable or local materials.

Limited run of a 100 pieces.

5.75" dia x 3"h
material: copper, maple, & cork

Beautiful and practical, this catch-all keeps your cooking salt within close reach. Handcrafted of walnut and cherry hardwood with a food safe oil finish that is protective and durable that will be easily maintained over time. You can also use them for jewelry or small items to organize with. These catch-all's are hand turned in Melanie's studio in Oakland.

Size: 2.5"w x 1.25"h 
Material: cherry or walnut

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Beautiful and practical, this catch-all keeps your most precious items within close reach. Say your i dos and perfectly present your wedding rings with one another in this stunning piece. .Handcrafted with unfinished buckeye burl hardwood, this piece will age gracefully with time. You can also use them for keys or small items to organize with. These catch-all's are hand turned in Melanie's studio in Oakland.

Size: 1.75"-2.5"w x 1.25"h (varies with wood size) 
Material: buckeye burl

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Hand-turned cork hanging planters designed for indoor use in homes. These planters were inspired by vintage hanging planters from the 1970's. Cork is naturally porous, making it an ideal material for plants. All-natural leather lace is made locally in the USA. Each planter has a shellacked interior and is finished on the outside with a natural beeswax.

Size:

SM: 4"w x 4" h  | M: 8"w x 3.5"h 
Leather lace is 20"-21"

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These hardwood cake plates are perfect as a pedestal for your cake or charcuterie display. They are carefully made with hardwood hand selected from a local lumber yard and finished with a natural linseed oil and beeswax. With its minimal design and gorgeous curves, it will look beautiful in any home and is the perfect gift at a housewarming party.

Material: Cherry, Walnut, Maple
Dimensions: 12”dia-10”dia x 2”h

These candle holders represent the fun and quiet qualities of two people, one being angular and straight while the other is curvaceous and loud. Pair them together or keep them separate and they will be the life of any dinner party setting. 

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These cork + walnut bowls can be used as a catch-all or to house your favorite plant.The warm tone of the walnut and cork are contrasting yet complementary. You can purchase as a set or individually. 

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Hand-turned walnut cutting board and cork trivet is a space saver’s dream. It’s 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.

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Hand-turned cork planters were designed for desert plants such as succulents and cacti. This piece is smooth in texture on both the inside and exterior. The mini size is perfect as a desk accessory or accent piece. The Cork is naturally porous making it an ideal material for plants. Each planter is  finished on the outside with natural beeswax. 

Dimensions: Approximately 1.5" tall and 4" Wide 

Material: Cork is a 100% sustainable material. 

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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.

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Hand-turned cork planters designed for indoor use in homes. These planters were inspired by vintage modern planters from the 1960's. 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. 

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These candle holders represent the fun and quiet qualities of two people, one being angular and straight while the other is curvaceous and loud. Pair them together or keep them separate and they will be the life of any dinner party setting. They can fit both tealight candles and tapered candles, giving you both variations!

Material: Cork, Walnut 
Dimensions: 2” dia x 3” h

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Hand-turned cork planters designed for indoor use in homes. 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. 

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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.

Material: Cherry, Natural Cork 

Dimensions: 6” dia x 4.5” h – 6” dia x 8” h

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This cork and wood stool will look beautiful in any modern home. Its unique walnut grain top picks up on the beautiful texture of the cork. You can either use it as a stool or side table.

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Material: Natural Cork, Claro Walnut

Dimensions: 10.5” dia x 16” h 

Each vase hand-turned and carved in Oakland, CA.This special wood has a unique grain that differs from every angle.While turning, a piece of wood can fall to reveal the beautiful inside of the vase. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two, and a wonderful addition to any home. Glass vial for fresh flowers included with purchase.

Material: Buckeye Burl Hardwood Dimensions: 3” dia x 3.5” h 

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These beautiful wood cake stands are hand-turned in Oakland. They are carefully made with hand selected wood from a local lumber yard and finished with a natural orange oil and beeswax.Great for displaying your homemade cake or even fruit. Each cake stand is one-of-a-kind and vary in size and color. 

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These cork bowls with all natural rope handles are hand-turned in Oakland, CA. 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 the ever random catch-it-all bowl. Each bowl is one-of-a-kind and vary a little in size and color.

Cork is a 100% sustainable material.
Rope is made from all natural cotton.

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These wooden bud vases are hand-turned in Oakland. Made from the scraps of the odds and ends of different projects. The Bud vases are finished with mineral oil to highlight their unique grains. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two, a wonderful addition to any home. Each bud vase is one-of-a-kind and vary in size and color. 

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Cork is a naturally antimicrobial and hypo-allergenic, making it an ideal
material for food. Each bowl has a hand- sanded interior and is finished with a natural beeswax. It can be a wonderful fruit bowl or an ever useful catch-all bowl.

Material: Cork
Dimensions: 10” dia x 3” h – 12” dia x 3” h

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Hand-turned cork bud vases are designed for a single flower or two. The vases have a shellacked interior and are finished on the outside with a natural orange oil and beeswax mixture. Glass vial for fresh flowers included with purchase. 

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Each piece is hand-dyed using a special process in the studio.

These natural canvas tool rolls are designed to carry all of your carving tools and chisels. Perfect for when you're traveling or storing away your tools. We love using our tool roll when we go camping! Made from thick and durable cotton canvas.

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Made in Japan.

This one of a kind tall straight vase is made from my newest material a solid piece of recycled natural charcoal cork. This cork vase is hand-turned in my studio in Oakland, CA. Hand finished with mineral oil and beeswax to bring out the rich tones of its beautiful texture. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two. A glass vial is included with purchase for fresh flowers.

Dimensions: Approximately 6.5" tall and 3" wide

Material: Charcoal Cork

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