Starting From Top Left Corner: Telegraph Desk: This piece earned its name for its Morse-Code styling. A combination of short and long pieces of rail offer a cipher unique to each desk. Price as shown: $6,995;
Robert Hendrick, Industrial Designer, at Work in the Studio;
Quad Bike Rack: The Quad Bike Rack uses the simple elements of eco-friendly crossties and a sections of 100-year old rail to bring the concept of rails and trails together in a unique way. Price as shown $1,995;
Trestle Bed: The Trestle Bed is crafted of Walnut and hickory and features CARNEGIE 1900 rail. Price as shown: $11,995;
Robert at Work: Just as much of the rails were laid across this country by hands, Rail Yard Studios furniture is hand-crafted right here in America;
Crossing Coffee Table: Reminiscent of the crossbucks at a road crossing, this piece showcases burled cherry timbers. The beauty to be found in the imperfections of crossties that do not pass grade and are rescued through the work is evident in much of the work from Rail Yard Studios. Price as shown: $3,495;
Five-Bottle Wine Rack: The deep split in the top of the timber shows one of the more dramatic flaws that cause the timbers to make their way into our hands. We use only ties that would not make grade and therefore never got treated. It keep creosote out of our product and contributes to the natural and sustainable aspects of our work. Price as shown: $995;
Switchpoint Desk: This more modern styling of this desk goes in a slightly different direction. Named for the pointed rail in a turnout where one track leads off to another, this piece features a copper top with a rich patina. Price as shown: $6,995
Salvaged. Rescued. Preserved.
"Where we come from determines where we go in life. Just like a southbound train leaving Nashville, it's not going to wind up in New York, and it's going to pick up other folks along the way. My father set me on the course that led to Rail Yard Studios by sharing his love of carpentry growing up, and now he works in the studio with me and close friends who have joined us for the ride. Call it nostalgic or history, we're preserving the heritage of the industrial age in our own way. At the same time, I get to revel in the memory of working on these projects with my father and my close friends." —Robert Hendrick, Industrial Designer
Rail Yard Studios
Nashville, Tennessee
railyardstudios.com
