Pickett Furniture

MORKT SAMFUNN Console Debuts at Model Citizens

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:44:33 +0000

Excited doesn’t even begin to describe my emotions as we announce the debut of our MORKT SAMFUNN Console this weekend (Saturday May 19 – Monday May 21) at the Model Citizens 2012 Design Show. A year in design and development, and we present our very first foray into audiophile electronics. Blending the worlds of modern furniture design and custom electronics, our MORKT SAMFUNN Console is a throwback to the entertainment consoles of the 1940s and 50s, outfitted with the best in high efficiency, vacuum tube amplification and speaker design.

Save The Date – Saturday March 24th!

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:27:50 +0000

Come out to Red Hook on Saturday March 24th for the 5th Annual Red Hook Crit!
This is the first year that we are sponsors of what is always one of the most exciting nights in our neighborhood. The Red hook Crit is a street race comprised of some of the city’s (world’s) best cyclists. Also this year is a foot race along the same street course. Come out at 8pm for the foot race, 9pm for the bicycle race, and stay all night for the after party.

NYIGF is happening!

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:59:02 +0000

Made In Brooklyn Walking Tours Stops by our Studio

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:45:56 +0000

On Saturday, June 11th come visit our studio as part of Made in Brooklyn’s open studio walking tour of historic Red Hook. Made in Brooklyn Tours are guided walking and bicycle tours that tell the story of Brooklyn’s industrial revolution and current resurgence. Tickets for this tour can be purchased here. On our stop of the tour, visitors can view our studio collection, observe pieces currently in production, tour our machine and finishing rooms, as well as take part in a Japanese joinery tutorial, and learn about the collective of artists that all reside at our studios.

Breaking News – I Need Your Votes!

admin — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:34:12 +0000

Inhabitat.com and Philips are sponsoring a lighting design contest called “Bright Ideas”. The contest features lighting designs that feature the use of energy efficient LED bulbs. Our BRANN Pendant Light Series is a nominee and we need your votes! The Readers Choice Award winner, chosen by online voting, receives $500 and a feature on Inhabitat.com’s website! It just takes a second to vote and help our BRANN Lights gain notoriety and recognition! THANKS!

Click here to vote!

BKLYN Designs @ ICFF

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:46:23 +0000

We are pleased to be invited to exhibit with BKLYN Designs at this year’s ICFF! For the occasion, we are making a special chandelier version of our BRANN Pendant Lights. We will be in booth# 1466, Saturday May 14 through Tuesday May 17.

The Making of the Ond Bench

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:03:30 +0000

Here is a video we produced showcasing our workshop and the making of our Ond Bench. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the movie!

Made In America

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:56:03 +0000

A couple weeks ago, ABC News unveiled a new project that they will be periodically covering called ‘Made In America’. ABC is filming and producing a series of news segments about American made manufactured products. Specifically, the project will follow the reconstruction and furnishing a home complete with American made furniture, housewares, appliances, etc. and report on the true cost of this endeavor.

As a furniture maker based in New York, I am immediately interested in following this series. While I do not directly compete with IKEA, Target, West Elm, and such for customers, there is a larger conversation at present that includes all of us. I am often asked about the value of domestic vs. overseas production. While I won’t go out on a limb and say domestic production is the only answer for everyone, I can say that I am definitely biased towards domestic craftsmanship.

I have a tremendous source of pride in our products. And I can’t imagine making these products and our furniture anywhere but here in our workshop in Brooklyn. I love being able to pay my workers a geood salary for their skills and talent. I love being able to walk the ground in the forest of our wood supplier where a majority of our wood comes from. I love working with metalworkers and painters and finishers based here in NYC. I thank all of my clients who also value this approach to manufacturing.

There already was a great discussion about this news segment on Apartment Therapy here. But I welcome any comments and would gladly address this conversation in further or more specific details.

2010 Wrap Up

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:52:08 +0000

As winter settles in and the snow continues to fall here in the city, we are taking this opportunity to re organize our workshop and do some winter cleaning. Some old tenants are leaving our workshop and new ones are moving into the space. The energy the new designers who will be sharing our space will be welcome for the new year. But now is the time to wrap up loose ends.

2010 was a busy year for us. We introduced a new line of bamboo veneer lamps for our studio line. We outfitted an upstate university with cherry benches. And our custom clients kept up busy with walnut media centers, custom lights, and bamboo bathrooms.

With any project, there are always scraps of cut off woods leftover. This year we accumulated quite a bit. These pieces are too small to be made into furniture parts, but I can never seem to get rid of them. Throwing them in a dumpster feels wasteful. Instead, we have decided to ‘up-cycle’ these cutoffs into a limited edition of house ware items. Our first item will butcher blocks. Our first run of six blocks sold out before we even had a chance to tell the world. Available on a first come, first serve basis, the next run will be available through our Etsy store. Check here for availability.

Win this BRANN Pendant Light!

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:56:29 +0000

Apartment Therapy is giving away one BRANN Pendant Light as part of their 2010 Holiday Giveaway!

Entries are now being accepted and will be open for the next three days! Only one entry to person is allowed.