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Rough Lux Industrial Chic Redux Refuse

P o r t f o l i o 2010

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A S Q U A R E D A R T Rough Lux Industrial Chic Redux Refuse

“If rough luxe has a mantra, it’s authenticity...an embrace of imperfection…in the homes of tastemakers from Belgium to the Hudson River Valley…the idea of utilizing the ubiquitous, the ordinary, the imperfect…Old things are used in their capacity to disrupt the smugness of the new…a catalog of examples: the palazzo where Cy Twombly settled in Rome, Maxwell’s Plum, the New York res-taurant outfitted with the trappings of defunct saloons; ‘70s exposed brick…There’s a friendliness to it, maybe an egolessness—just letting certain things be.” The Editors, WSJ The Magazine from THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Fall 2009

Җ We love the tension of simplicity and intricacy

in well-made parts.

We love the natural and the scour that reveal essential.

We love the old for what it tells us of our past.

We love the lost and declining industries that made America great.

Җ We celebrate by reclaiming and repurposing

what was once forgotten.

We celebrate by finding, fixing, and freshening the discarded and seemingly unimportant.

We celebrate by redefining the mundane into meaningful.

We celebrate by creating from what we love unique expressions of art.

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“Everything we see falls apart, vanishes. Nature is always the same, but noth-ing in her that appears to us, lasts. Our art must render the thrill of her perma-nence along with her elements, the appearance of all her changes. It must give us the taste of her eternity.” Paul Cezanne

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Industrial Street Sweeper Mid 1900’s

Formed Steel / Galvanized & Sheet Metal / Copper 5 in the Series

36”L x 36”W x 41”H

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Alternative View Industrial Street Sweeper

Mid 1900’s Formed Steel / Galvanized & Sheet Metal / Copper

5 in the Series

36”L x 36”W x 41”H

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Agricultural Water Well Pulley & Bucket Early 1900’s

Galvanized & Cast Metals

12”L x 13”W x 27-3/4”H

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Alternate View Agricultural Water Well Pulley & Bucket

Early 1900’s Galvanized & Cast Metals

12”L x 13”W x 27-3/4”H

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Agricultural Beast of Burden Harness Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Hardwood / Iron 2 in the Series

7”L x 13”W x 27-1/2”H

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Alternate Views Agricultural Beast of Burden Harness

Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s Hardwood / Iron 2 in the Series

7”L x 13”W x 27-1/2”H

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Agricultural Plow Tip Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Iron / Steel

11-3/4”L x 8”W x 19”H

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Agricultural Plow Tip Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Cast Steel

7-5/8”L x 6-1/4”W x 9”H

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Agricultural Plow Tip Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Iron / Steel

6-1/4”L x 13”W x 19”H

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Handmade Agricultural Plow Tip Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Steel

23-1/2”L x 4-3/4”W x 23-1/4”H

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Alternate Views Handmade Agricultural Plow Tip

Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s Steel

23-1/2”L x 4-3/4”W x 23-1/4”H

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Tractor Wheels Mid to Late 1800’s

Cast Steel / Base Metal Matched Pair

20”L x 12”W x 24-1/2”H

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Industrial Cart Wheels Early 1900’s Cast Steel

2 in the series

13”L x 8”W x 15”H 10”L x 8-1/2”W x 12-1/2”H

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Model A Era Automotive Wheel Early 1900’s

Steel / Base Metals

22”L x 8”W x 22-3/4”H

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Horse Drawn Carriage Hub Mid 1800’s

Cast Steel & Hardwood Hand Assembled

13-3/4”L x 9-3/4”W x 12”H

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Horse Drawn Carriage Hub Mid 1800’s

Cast Steel & Hardwood Hand Assembled

14-3/8”L x 8-5/8”W x 12-3/8”H

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Industrial Gears Mid 1900’s

Steel

6”L x 6”W x 8”H

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Industrial Eye Bolt Late 1900’s

Cast Steel / Base Metal

6”L x 7-1/2”W x 9-1/4”H

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Alternate View Industrial Bolts with Moveable Nuts

Mid to Late 1900’s Steel

2 in the Series

6”L x 6”W x 9”H

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Automotive Transmission Basket Late 1900’s

Formed Steel

7”L x 7”W x 11”H

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Automotive Transmission Basket Late 1900’s

Formed Steel

6”L x 6”W x 6”H

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Antenna Whip Spring Mid to Late 1900’s

Spring Steel

2-1/2”L x 2-1/4”W x 6-3/4”H

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Industrial Spring Late 1900’s Spring Steel

18-1/4”L x 6”W x 13”H

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Boot Cobbler’s Stays Early 1800’s Cast Steel

16-1/2”L x 4”W x 10-1/2”H

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Agricultural Tire Tool Mid to Late 1900’s

Cast Steel

6”L x 6”W x 9”H

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Carriage Steps Mid 1800’s to Early 1900’s Steel / Iron / Base Metals

7 in the Series

12”L x 4”W x 5-3/4”H

15-3/4”L x 4”W x 11”H

15-3/4”L x 4”W x 9-1/4”H

15-1/4”L x 4”W x 10”H

14”L x 4”W x 9-1/2”H

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Carriage Step Mid 1800’s to Early 1900’s Steel / Iron / Base Metals

7 in the series

16”L x 6”W x 14”H

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Carriage Step Mid 1800’s to Early 1900’s Steel / Iron / Base Metals

7 in the series

11-1/4”L x 6”W x 7-3/4”H

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Carriage Lanterns Late 1800’s

Brass / Glass / Base Metal 2 in the series

6”L x 6-1/2”W x 17”H

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Pot Belly Stove Damper by Criswold Early to Mid 1900’s Brass / Base Metal

10-1/2”L x 4”W x 10”H

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John Deer Thrashers Mid 1900’s

Brass / Base Metal 2 of 4 in the series

15”L x 4”W x 21”H

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Industrial Grate Cover Mid to Late 1900’s Cast Iron & Steel

6”L x 6”W x 16”H

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Industrial Grate Cover Mid to Late 1900’s Cast Iron & Steel

6”L x 6”W x 12-3/4”H

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Industrial Flow Valve

Mid to Late 1900’s Steel Alloy

7”L x 8”W x 8”H

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Jet Engine Turbine Late1900’s Titanium

6”L x 6”W x 15”H

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Jet Engine Turbine Late 1900’s

Titanium

6”L x 6”W x 6”H

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Jet Engine Turbine Late 1900’s

Titanium

6”L x 6”W x 12”H

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Agricultural Pulley Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Cast Iron

6”L x 6”W x 11-1/2”H

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Agricultural Pulley Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Aluminum / Hardwood

6”L x 6”W x 13-1/2”H

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Agricultural Pulley Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Steel / Hardwood

8”L x 6”W x 11-5/8”H

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Agricultural Block & Tack Pulley Early 1900’s

Iron / Hardwood

6”L x 6”W x 15-1/4”H

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Cotton Gin Scale Early 1900’s

Steel

33-1/4”L x 4”W x 10-1/2”H

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Ice Sickle Late 1800’s

Brass / Base Metal / Hardwood

36-3/8”L x 4”W x 10-1/2”H

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International Harvester Horse Drawn Implement Gear Early 1900’s

Steel

11”L x 6”W x 9-1/2”H

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Ice Tongs—Hand Wrought Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Steel / Base Metal

12”L x 4”W x 19”H

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D. Henderson Handmade Ice Tongs Early to Mid 1900’s

Steel / Brass

12”L x 4”W x 19”H

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Ice Tongs Early to Mid 1900’s

Forged Steel

12”L x 6”W x 17-1/2”H

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Ice Tongs Early to Mid 1900’s

Steel

16”L x 6”W x 23-3/4”H

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Apple Peeler Early 1900’s

Steel / Base Metals

13-1/2”L x 6”W x 7”H

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Alternate View Apple Peeler Early 1900’s

Steel / Base Metals

13-1/2”L x 6”W x 7”H

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Apple Peeler Early 1900’s Carbon Steel

13-1/2”L x 6”W x 8-1/2”H

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Alternate View Apple Peeler Early 1900’s Carbon Steel

13-1/2”L x 6”W x 8-1/2”H

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Variation on Ancient African Tribal Ladders 2009

Texas Trinity River Bottom Mesquite Limited Edition 1 of 25

10-1/2”L x 18-1/2”W x 66”H

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Variation on Ancient African Tribal Ladders 2009

Texas Trinity River Bottom Mesquite Limited Edition 2 of 25

14”L x 14”W x 55-1/2”H

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Alternate Views Variation on Ancient African Tribal Ladders

2009 Texas Trinity River Bottom Mesquite

Limited Edition 2 of 25

14”L x 14”W x 55-1/2”H

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Variation on Ancient African Ladders 2009

Giclee on Organic Paper 16” x 24” framed

Limited Edition of 5

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Agricultural Tractor Wheel Atop International Postal Service Base Beveled Glass Top Recommended—Not Included

Mid 1900’s Cast Steel / Base Metal

One in Verde Finish & One in Natural Finish

30” Diameter with 31” to 35” Adjustable Height

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Agricultural Manual Wheat Thrasher Mid 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Oak / Flint

16”L x 4-1/4”W x 73-1/2”H

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Industrial Barrel Dolly End Blades Mid 1900’s

Steel

6”L x 6”W x 8”H

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Alternate View Industrial Barrel Dolly End Blades

Mid 1900’s Steel

6”L x 6”W x 8”H

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Barrel Dolly Lock & Square Tubing Mid 1900’s Base Metal

7-1/2”L x 10”W x 19”H

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Industrial Portable Saw Mill Parts Early 1900’s Cast Steel

21-1/2”L x 4”W x 4-3/4”H

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Industrial Pipes Mid to Late 1900’s

Iron & Steel

3”L x 8”W x 10-1/2”H

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Angle Iron / Steel Ring / Steel Tubing / Steel Chim Mid to Late 1900’s

Iron & Steel

10-1/2”L x 7-1/2”W x 6-3/4”H

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Industrial Springs / Steel Tubing / Automotive Light Bulb / Steel Axel Mid to Late 1900’s

Iron / Spring Steel / Base Metals / Glass

16-1/2”L x 4”W x 10-1/2”H

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A S Q U A R E D A R T Rough Lux Industrial Chic Redux Refuse

“I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.” William Shakespeare

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Thanks to Pete Martinez for your encouragement, advice, frequent presence in the shop, your company on road trips, your sharp, smart, effective negotiations, and your very generous financial investment in the success of these endeavors.

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Thanks to Paige Peterson for sharing your keen eye for treasures, your help in figuring out colors, orientation, and proportions, your insights on how to turn a piece of junk into something interesting, your unwavering emotional and financial support, and, most of all, keeping us laughing and having fun.

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Thanks to Michael Tussy for photographing each piece, your many hours figuring out how to make each piece look its best through the camera lens, your patience in touching up just one more spot, and your generously giving many hours of computer support.

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Thanks to all our families and friends for your encouragement, critiques, patience, and insights. You’ve made the journey worth it. None of this would be possible without you.

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A S Q U A R E D A R T Rough Lux Industrial Chic Redux Refuse

B.W. Worley

Euless born and raised. Texas sensibilities. Craft honed and refined as apprentice for some of the most knowledgeable and skilled Texas metal workers, from blacksmiths to artisans. Self-taught the skills of artisan crafting. Unabashedly friendly, direct, and vocal.

Texas born, raised, and educated. Rumi, Jung, Rilke influenced. Artistic and business minded. Unfettered designing instincts. Marketing, administration, design services.

BULLY MARTINEZ

Bully Martinez 817 681 3343 [email protected] B.W. Worley 214 699 1160 [email protected]