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A wall display using antique foundry moulds and new photo frames. As requested by Joanne, from Massachusetts. Hope you love it! I do! Foundry Moulds $65 to $110. Frames $6 - $12. Mirror $20. Frames and mirror were hand-stained at Fernseed by moi (Kristine).

Silver-plated coffee server (I suppose tea too) for $16. Yup. We pass on a good deal, when we get a good deal.

A collection of reclaimed frames and mirrors (or frames made into mirrors) refabbed with ebony stain to create a cohesive collection for a gallery wall in your own home. No need to buy new. Just refab... Frames and mirrors range from $5 - $25. Large antique mirror is $150.

Note: Ebony stain will create a color variance that ranges from deep brown to black... Sometimes a mix of both, depending on the wood or treatment. Incredibly beautiful how the color can vary with each frame. A very new look that is classic and progressive, at the same time.

To see before and after photos, click here.

To order a frame online, please click here.

Center: A very random, antique wood stick still has its original steel rivets and casing. Incredibly beautiful in its flaws. We think it was one part of a horse cart (or wagon). 10-

Left: Illuminated gas and found objects sculpture by Dan Caven. 750-

Two wood floor samplers were converted to wooden canvases. The Pagoda was stenciled using a reclaimed greeting card. Wall mount included. 15-

This display on our coffee table consists of almost 100% reclaimed materials... Boxes and vases made from a reclaimed tree in Oakland, vases rescued and repainted, local plant life, a foundry mould and a zen garden. Boxes by an Oakland resident, Edmund Ng. Vases and Zen garden created by Kristine Dang. From 8- to 95-.

More styles available at our shop.

This is a vase created from a Black Walnut tree that had to be cut because the roots were digging into the neighbor's foundation. Edmund reclaimed the cut tree and now works full-time making jewelry boxes and vases from reclaimed scrap wood. A welded scrap copper pipe becomes a functional vase. With faux orchid. 53-

Please support local artisans, not new materials...

Refabbed ceramic vase (was once black and gold). Hand sculptured with felted bottom. Comes with branch. 14-

Wicker samplers (often thrown away after a remodel project) were repurposed as canvas to create wall decor using all found objects: fake plants, pin, metal dragonfly and plastic flamingo. By Laura Pohjola of Fernseed. 10- each or 24- for the three.

Eco-friendly art using all reclaimed materials and hand-created by a local artisan.

Four collector's rocks are mounted on wood as art wall decor. The rocks were reclaimed from an archeologist in Oakland. Wooden boards were refabbed to orange. Hanging hardware included. One of one.

12- each or 38- set of four

Art by Laura Pohjola of Fernseed. Vintage toy cars mounted in repainted wooden bowls. 100% reclaimed. 20- each or 75- for the set.

Bat Mobile sold

A reclaimed lamp gets the special treatment by reclamation artist David Nyquist. $28

To create this lamp shade, I first stenciled the lamp shade with spray paint, using reclaimed shelf liner for stenciling. Then I re-used a paper towel to paint reclaimed latex paint over the first layer, leaving a heart-shape opening. $28

Okay, we're a little obsessive with air plants. They're in everything, including these giant vintage wooden pieces... Incredible hand-carved pieces from various exotic woods. Prices for wood sculptures vary from $45-$100 without air plants. With blooming Tillandsia air plants, prices increase by $15 or $25, depending on variety.

The square reclaimed cachepot holds a Xerographica Tillandisa air plant in early bud stage. $32 (9/7: sorry, this item sold.)

New old stuff at Fernseed. Vintage foundry molds repurposed as wall art in red, orange, and browns. Even repurposed as an alternative table top (image below). Pre-owned. $45-$100.

Designed and hand-made by Susan Poer, these sachets and relaxation eye pillows are made of 100% all-natural lavender in reclaimed fabric. Feel good and look great. Win-win?

Two Lights is a display design object hand-crafted by Jen Pearson, who made the set from reclaimed wood, recycled plexi-glass and reclaimed electrical components. The two structures can be positioned upright or horizontally (as shown). The set is $225.

Candle was hand-poured into a reclaimed jar and contains one found feather. Also by Jen Pearson. $25

Once upon a time these candle holders were black, silver, gold, brass, gray, blue, and frosted. A few were very special; they sported that delightful black-silver-brass combo look. We had this desire to add fire to their unwanted existence, so we colored them orange-red, in hopes they continue a future full of shine, with or without the candles.