Remember when people put stickers on their suitcases of where they went? Seeing all the coffee mugs in thrift stores from people who bought mugs from their travels and then had second thoughts about their purchase, inspired me to create this table. I created a new handle with wood and metal hardware to look like…
One of my sons just got his own place and enjoys playing all sorts of games with his friends. He has accumulated a good amount of board and card games and needs somewhere to store them. Being a math guy, he is quite successful with a Rubik’s Cube. We came up with this idea and happened…
My original “Coffee” Table was such a hit that I was inspired to make more. This table resembles the first in that the sides are done with coffee companies, cafes and pictures of coffee mugs and beans. I titled it “Light” as I added a “Sweet n Low” mug.
My original “Coffee” Table was such a hit that I was inspired to make another one. The Broadway theme was inspired by finding several Broadway musical mugs at a local Goodwill. This “Coffee” Table will be my first black coffee table (“Broadway Joe Black” was too much)” Wheels have been added and a handle to…
I was asked to create a table for placement outside a wine cellar. After studying the colors in the room and cellar, I came up with this design. The bottles are constructed of pieces of wine-themed plates and colors that I had accumulated. The blues echo the brick walls of the cellar that had a…
This functional table was created using a cylindrical end table covered with various coffee mugs of coffee manufacturers and cafes. The materials for the “coffee” on top included several plates and two candle holders. The handle was cut from a chair armrest. A new coat of chocolate brown paint was also added. The inspiration came…
I had fun with this table. It features the “Steal Your Face”, Grateful Dead logo on a small round table. (click image for larger view)
Although this table was the first major piece that I began, it took over 1 year to complete. Searching for the right colors and placing them took considerable time. It is constructed from plates, bowls, mugs and other ceramic items. 61.5″ long by 22″ wide by 17″ tall. (click image for larger view)
This storage cabinet (the top opens) is made to resemble an old-time TV set. Tile pieces were cut from ceramic coffee mugs, plates, a planting pot, thimbles, and angel wings (dials). The TV Guide is raised above the set top. Look for your favorite shows on top, channels on one side and local stations on…
This work is entitled “Card” Table; it is not the size of a true card table. It actually measures, 29″ long by 20″ wide by 20.5″ high. Ceramic and porcelain plates were used (but not harmed) in the process. (click image for larger view)
