We love clean, modern dwellings built into the shells of old barn structures. But let's face it, that's not exactly a common occurance here in NYC. With many of us living in highrise apartments, not heavy timber barns, here's a way to imbibe your place with a bit of the rustic. These tables at VivaTerra are made from salvaged rough-hewn barn beams...
These tables used to hold up barn roofs, and now they can hold up your bedside water carafe and bedtime reading. From VivaTerra:
Each piece is crafted from "found" American lumber up to 200 years old. Imperfections, such as warps, cracks, nail holes, and worm holes have been left untouched intentionally, to capture the charm, warmth, and patina of the antique wood.
So, what does it take to ship a barn beam to your house? Well, there's a $25 surcharge on the tables to cover the extra shipping costs (added to the base cost of shipping to your particular address). The tables are on sale at 30% off right now, saving you $105 on the cost of the table.
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OK, my favorite comment again:
my cat would LOVE this.
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does anyone know where i can get the water carafe with the glass? i cant seem to find it on their site.
view Signe's profile
similar carafe
http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=230&f=3989&q=carafe&fromLocation=Search&DIMID=400001&SearchPage=1
view LaDonnaNichole's profile
I think this is it
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=190&f=9512&q=carafe&fromLocation=Search&DIMID=400001&SearchPage=1
view LaDonnaNichole's profile
Thanks LaDonnaNichole! That is exactly what I am looking for!
view Signe's profile
Cool tables. I'm a little biased. My husband uses 100% reclaimed barn wood to make toy barns. I just showed him the tables. We include a history of the barn and the wood, when we can find it. Check out our web site at www.streamsidefarm.com. I never even thought about doing this, though, that's great.
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Wow, over $200 a foot for old wood beams!
I hope the ever-ubiquitous scrap metal thieves don't catch on or there'll be nary a barn left in this country.
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