CHICAGOS PREMIER TORCHED WOOD SPECIALISTS
Julius Dorsey III
Caribe Drafting Stool
Cherry Wood
45” x 20” x 45” LWH
“The Caribe Drafting Stool was designed to address the problem of space constants for drafting work in small living areas.
At the end of 2023 I was divorced and living in a apartment above the Caribe Funeral Home on the northside in Chicago. The space was too small for me to set up a separate room for my studio so my drafting table was in my dining room with my kids's art supplies.
Eventually it became a cluttered mess for all my mail, art supplies, kids projects, and no longer useful for design work.
It became necessarily to save space whenever possible and I started thinking about the idea of mobile furniture and a modular table and chair.
I reflected on my experiences as a portrait and landscape painter.
Sometimes I carried a mobile easel outside to the park and people would crowd around to watch. I took painting very seriously and it seemed like sitting in front of my easel immediately designated me as an artist.
Inspired by that experience, I decided to design a piece that would evoke the same sense of identity while I engaged in drafting work. I envisioned something with the prominence of a director's chair or a podium. It needed to be sturdy yet portable and aesthetically pleasing when not in use.
I imagined a sleek design, with clean lines that would also integrate a small storage compartment for my tools—pencils, erasers, and sketchbooks.
This piece wouldn’t just be a functional object; it would serve as a statement on design work. It would transform my workspace into a place where I felt equally validated and inspired, much like I did when I set up my easel in the park.
The CF-1 Vinyl Cabinet features a minimal, open face design, accented by spindles that give it a sculptural, open feeling. The cabinet is the first in a series of designes inspired by minimal architecture of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The airy design celebrates as objects of beauty and allows room for them to add their own layer of character to the cabinet.
Dimensions: 71” x 15” x 21” LWH
Hand made in the Windy City.
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A variation of the Original Chicago Fire Parsons, the Parson III features a meticulous 7 step finishing process including a torched "Accordion burn" with jet black edges over sun bleached White Ash.
This finish complements contemporary design trends leaning towards gray and black decor, without excluding spaces with warmer earth tones.
Indeed, at a glance the table appears ebony and pearl, but at closer observation it radiates subtle golden brown undertones.
Bench sold separately, chairs not included.
Combining strength and elegance, the Hyde Park Dining Table features a minimalist design that highlights the beauty of unstained Black Walnut, North America’s most beautiful hardwood.
The top features a reverse beveled edge, with rounded corners and sides, giving the table a light airy feeling ideal for smaller dining spaces.
The Mode 1 Credenza by Chicago Fire Furniture.
Inspired by the simple aesthetic of Bauhaus design, the Mode 1 Credenza features a monotone white and grey front adjacent a radiant frame crafted of hand picked imported Canary Wood.
Ask us about custom torched finishes. Alternative domestic and imported hardwoods available.
Dimensions: 71” x 15” x 21” LWH
The E. Block Side Table references Chicago's gritty industrial warehouses in East Pilsen. Placed side by side they form a seamless full map of the city, with the coordinates of their manufacture engraved on the side. Mounted on two slabs of 120 year old reclaimed wood sourced from historic Chicago warehouses, these tables will instantly add gravity to space.
Solid black walnut, joined horizontally and finished glassy smooth to the touch. No wood stain is used in the production of this piece, instead the wood is hand picked based on individual hue to achieve this radiant look.
Due to the scarcity of black walnut in this entire spectrum, availability is contingent on seasonal lumber supply.
Dimensions: 72" L x 36" (at widest point) 30" (at table ends) x 30"
alternative sizes available, Click here for inquiries.
Edgy. Sleek. Modern.
The Lakeshore Drive Extension Table features striking torched surface that transitions from jet lack near the edges to golden oak near the center.
The top, constructed of Solid Red Oak floats above a welded steel base finished in gunmetal grey.
Dimensions: 74" x 36" 30" (LWH ; closed) / 96" L ; fully expanded)
alternative domestic and exotic hardwoods available, Click here for inquiries.
Our largest scale, expandable trestle table yet, the Millennium Park Dining Table expandable from 88 inches to 132 inches with two 22” leaves.
The top showcases a stunning geometric pattern comprised of over 200 individually cut, interlocking pieces seamlessly joined together.
Alternative domestic or exotic hardwoods available, Click here for inquiries.
A cabinet for collections and collectors.
The CF - Collector’s Cabinet (Series 1.2) is the second in the series of cabinets, designed to function more like a China cabinet, artfully showcasing beautiful objects rather than maximizing storage space.
When styled with records, books or collections, the cabinet allows room for these items to breathe, be seen, and ultimately add their own layer of character.
Dimensions: 71” x 15” x 21” LWH
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