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SPRING/ SUMMER 2015
ABOUT MELANIE ABRANTES DESIGNS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
About Melanie Abrantes Designs In today’s society, we have forgotten the concept that quality products take time to make. Bay Area-based designer Melanie Abrantes believes in making
handcrafted heirloom objects that are both functional and beautiful. She has always been someone who is both visual and hands-on, and simply curious about how
everything is made. In 2008, she began studying at Otis College of Art and Design, where she discovered what the process of making and creating truly meant.
Melanie learned that in order to create something, you have to get your hands dirty -- but it results in something beautiful. Through the technique of lathing, she
began turning simple pieces of solid wood and cork into one-of-a-kind bowls, plates, cups and stands. There was nothing she could sketch in her notebook that
couldn’t be transformed into a real-life object. Her passion for woodworking came from the simple fact that every piece is unique, as the material speaks to the
project through an organic process. Melanie dedicates time to researching, testing and adapting the product to its user, which ultimately results in an object of the
highest quality that will be passed down through generations.
NATURAL CORK PLANTERS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
CORK PLANTER
Cork Planter Styles
Small 5” Cork Planter
Medium 6” Cork Planter
Large 7.5” Cork Planter
Indoor 10” Cork Planter
Indoor 11” Cork Planter
Measurements
5” x 5” x 2”
6” x 6” x 2”
7.5” x 7.5” x 2”
10” x 10” x 8”
11” x 11” x 8.5”
Material
Natural Cork
Natural Cork
Natural Cork
Natural Cork
Natural Cork
Style No.
CP-1
CP-2
CP-3
CP-4
CP-5
Natural Cork PlantersHand-turned cork planters designed for desert plants such as succulents and cacti.
Cork is naturally porous, making it an ideal material for plants. Each planter has a
shellacked interior and is finished on the outside with a natural beeswax.
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
NATURAL CORK PLANTERS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
WOOD + CORK COLLECTION MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
CORK PLANTER
Wood + Cork Collection
Beaded Candle Stick
Tapered Candle Stick
Sm Walnut Rimmed Bowl
Lg Walnut Rimmed Bowl
11” Cheese Board + Trivet
13” Cheese Board + Trivet
Measurements
2.5” x 2.5” x 7.5”
2.5” x 2.5” x 7.5”
3.5” x 3.5” x 2.5”
4.5” x 4.5” x 4
11” x 11” x 1.5”
13” x 13” x 1.5”
Material
Cork/ Walnut
Cork/ Walnut
Cork/ Walnut
Cork/ Walnut
Cork/ Walnut
Cork/ Walnut
Style No.
CW-BCS-1
CW-TCS-2
CW-WRB-1
CW-WRB-2
CW-CT-1
CW-CT-2
Cork + Wood CollectionHand-turned walnut cutting board and cork trivet is a space saver’s dream. This is
designed for small spaces, you can chop vegetables on the solid walnut board and
flip it over to use the cork side as a nifty trivet for your hottest items. The wood is
friction fit into the cork and removes easily for fast clean-up.
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
WOOD + CORK COLLECTION MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
CORK + CHERRY CANISTERS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
Natural Cork Bowls
Sm Cork + Cherry Canister
Med Cork + Cherry Canister
Lg Cork + Cherry Canister
Measurements
6” x 6” x 3.25”
6” x 6” x 6.5”
6” x 6” x 8.5”
Material
Cork, Cherry
Cork, Cherry
Cork, Cherry
Style No.
CCC - 1
CCC - 2
CCC - 3
Cork + Cherry Canisters These beautiful Cherry + Cork Canisters are hand-turned in Oakland, CA. They
are carefully made with hand-selected hardwood from a local lumber yard and
finished with a natural linseed oil and beeswax. Perfect for your favorite loose leaf
tea or even dry grains! With its minimal design and gorgeous curves, it will look
beautiful in any home.
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
CORK + CHERRY CANISTERS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
HARDWOOD CAKE STANDS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
HARDWOOD CAKE STANDS
Cake Stands
Cake Stand Styles
9” Hardwood Cake Stand
9” Lip Hardwood Cake Stand
12” Hardwood Cake Stand
12” Lip Hardwood Cake
Stand
Measurements
9” x 9” x 3.5”
9” x 9” x 3.5”
12” x 12” x 4”
12” x 12” x 4”
Style No.
HCS- 1
HCS- 2
HCS- 3
HCS- 4
Material
Cherry, Claro Walnut
Cherry, Claro Walnut
Claro Walnut, Curly Maple
Claro Walnut, Curly Maple
Hardwood Cake Stands The Cake Stands are carefully made with hardwood hand selected from a local
lumber yard and finished with a natural linseed oil and beeswax. Perfect for display-
ing your homemade cake or seasonal fruit! With its minimal design and gorgeous
curves, it will look beautiful in any home and is the perfect gift at a housewarming
party.
These products are proudly handmade in America with only domestic lumber, keeping a low carbon footprint.
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NATURAL CORK BOWLS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
Natural Cork Bowls
Sm Cork Bowl w/ handles
Lg Cork Bowl w/ handles
10” Natural Cork Bowl
12” Natural Cork Bowl
Spoon CArving Kit
Measurements
6” x 6” x 2.5”
8” x 8” x 3”
10” x 10” x 3”
12” x 12” x 3”
Material
Cork, Rope
Cork, Rope
Cork
Cork
Style No.
NCB - RH - 1
NCB - RH- 2
NCB - 1
NCB - 2
Natural Cork BowlsCork is a naturally antimicrobial and hypo-allergenic, making it an ideal material for
food. Each bowl has a hand sanded interior and finished with a natural beeswax.
Perfect as a fruit bowl or an ever random catch-all bowl. Each bowl is one-of-a-kind
and vary a little in size and color.
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
NATURAL CORK BOWLS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
HARDWOOD BUD VASES MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
Hardwood Bud Vase
Double Hardwood Vase
Straight Hardwood Vase
Grey Buckeye Burl Vase
Petite Hardwood Vase
Spoon CArving Kit
Measurements
3” x 3” x 4”
3” x 3” x 4”
2.5” x 3” x 3.5”
2.5” x 3” x 3.5”
Material
Walnut
Cherry
Buck-Eye Burl
Cherry
Style No.
HBV - 1
HBV - 2
HBV - 3
HBV - 4
Hardwood Bud Vases This one-of-a-kind vase is made from a solid piece of wood. It is hand turned and
carved in Oakland, CA . This special wood has a unique grain that differs from every
angle. Gorgeous with just a single flower or two, and a wonderful addition to any
home. Glass vial for fresh flowers included with purchase.
These products are proudly handmade in America with only domestic lumber, keeping a low carbon footprint.
HARDWOOD BUD VASES MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
NATURAL CORK STOOLS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
Natural Cork Stools
Walnut + Cork Stool
Natural Cork Stool/ Side Table
Spoon CArving Kit
Measurements
10.5” x 10.5” x 16”
9.5” x 9.5” x 19”
Material
Cork, Rope
Cork, w
Style No.
NCB - RH - 1
NCB - RH- 2
Natural Cork StoolsThese natural cork stools will look beautiful in any modern home. The Cork +
Wood Stool’s unique walnut grain top picks up on the beautiful texture of the cork.
You can either use both as a stool or side table.
Cork is a 100% sustainable material produced from the cork oak bark.
NATURAL CORK STOOLS MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
SPOON CARVING KIT MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
Spoon Carving Kit
Large Walnut Blank + Kit
Large Cherry Blank + Kit
Kit Includes:
+ Spoon blank of your choice of hardwood (American Walnut or Cherry)
+ 15 mm Japanese spoon gouge
+ Mikikicha carving knife
+ Handwritten instructions
+ Branded Muslin Bag
Spoon Carving Kit
Measurements
2” x 6”
2” x 6”
Material
Walnut
Cherry
Style No.
SCK-1
SCK-2
Natural Cork PlantersUsing traditional Japanese tools, this wooden spoon carving kit will teach you how
to design, carve and hollow out the bowl of the spoon. It’s a fun afternoon project
and easy for anyone to learn. The best part is you get to finish and keep your very
own custom creation. All supplies, a 15 mm spoon gouge and Mikikicha carving
knife, and instructions are included. This kit is ideal for adults and children under
direct supervision.
These products are proudly handmade in America with only domestic lumber keeping a low carbon footprint.
SPOON CARVING KIT MELANIEABRANTES.COM | [email protected]
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