Bowled over
For more than 45 years, Jack Anderson created furniture, cabinets and custom houses. The self-taught Marietta woodworker now specializes in hand-carved large bowls from fallen trees.
The craftsman and background: He grew up on Georgia's Tybee Island. Anderson attended Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C., and the University of South Carolina. In college, he worked with a builder, honing his carpentry skills. Later, as a custom builder, Anderson focused on post and beam homes with unique designs.
The main goods: Carved wood bowls made from reclaimed tree trunks; live-edge tables; benches; and consoles with large, dovetail joints.
What's popular: Large bowls ($500-$10,000).
Other favorites: Consoles and coffee tables ($800-$2,500). Also chests ($3,000-$10,000).
Fun request: Helped design and remodel an old Gullah cottage on Daufuskie Island, S.C. The project was featured in Coastal Living magazine (April 2008).
Where to buy: http://jackandersonarts.com . In Atlanta, also at the Signature Shop, 3267 Roswell Road, in Buckhead (thesignatureshop.com).
This table rocks
Phil Proctor is well known for his large-scale public art, but the Atlanta sculptor also produces smaller sculptures and tables for not so public places, like your home.
The artist and background: Proctor grew up in Lucedale, Miss., and graduated with a degree in sculpture from the University of Southern Mississippi. He then went on to earn a master's degree from East Carolina (N.C.) before traveling throughout Europe studying and building outdoor sculptures at artist symposiums. In 2002, he moved to Atlanta and later started his company.
The company: Nucleus Sculpture Studio, started in 2010, is based in an 11,000-square-foot facility in south Atlanta.
The main goods: Large-scale, outdoor public artwork. But Proctor produces smaller, one-of-a kind metal and stone sculptures, plus lighting and tables.
Fun requests: Doing prop fabrication on various movie projects, including "The Hunger Games," "Fast and Furious" and "Vacation."
Claim to fame: Some custom work for Tyler Perry and Tyler Perry Studios. Also was told that former Vice President Al Gore purchased several of his stone tables.
Latest project: A 25-foot-tall outdoor sculpture, titled "Avonlea," which marks the entrance to the Quintus Development Group in Suwanee.
Learn more: On Instagram @shapingspace or Facebook: Nucleus Sculpture Studio/Phil Proctor.
Where to buy: www.philproctor.com. In Atlanta, find stone tables ($1,000) and small sculptures ($100-$3,000) at Atlanta Made, 1187 Howell Mill Road (atlantamade.us).
Knock on wood
Atlanta’s Harrison Bain made furniture as a hobby throughout his college years and career in construction management. With a hands-on passion for creating and building, Bain took on small projects for family and friends.
When a construction client requested custom vanity tops for an office development, Bain volunteered to build them as a side gig. The project made him realize where his heart was — and his career should go.
The craftsman and background: Bain grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in construction management. He spent seven years as a project manager in the commercial construction industry, working on new buildings, small renovations, and large historic renovations — most notably, Ponce City Market.
The company: Atlanta-based Bain Made Studio designs and builds custom furniture that is classic and contemporary for both residential and commercial clients. Projects include conference tables, bar tops, restaurant tables, bathroom vanities, dining tables and coffee tables. The company is a member of B-10 Union, an Atlanta-based furniture collective.
What's popular: Big Green Egg grill table ($1,000-$2,000, depending on size, wood, finish and features); dog bowl stand ($80); plus coffee, dining and conference tables ($600-$3,000 and up).
Other favorites: Cutting boards ($80) and planter boxes ($80-$250).
What's next: A showroom next to the shop on Memorial Drive in east Atlanta.
Where to buy: www.bainmadestudio.com and www.b-10union.com
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