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We moved up the street to a new space 5 times the size of our old spot. This place is perfect and we’re ready to really fix it up into a state of the art studio, metal shop, wood shop, office and showroom.

Check out our move! Had a lot of fun using the drone.

Video and music by Lily Olsen at LilyOlsen.com

Walnut with marble inlay for a new series of restaurant tables

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The Hive Spoon.

Handcrafted from solid sterling silver in New York. The perfect gift

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5 Futuristic Furniture Designs in TV & Film

Inspiration from artistic directors and designers looking to emulate the styles of the future; the unknown.

Koonsian chairs, in 2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968

It’s always intriguing to watch a futuristic film that was set in a year we’ve now surpassed. We look back and think, “Is that what they really thought we’d have by now?” 2001: A Space Odyssey’s idea was that the future is in Outer Space. The 1960s were a time when space exploration really took off, pun intended, and if it had continued at this same rate, this film could have very well been a spot-on depiction of 2001. Their idea of the future of furniture and interior design was clean, simple, yet playful and almost always void of sharp edges. It’s not hard to wonder why right angles and edges wouldn’t be suitable for a space station.

A Clockwork Orange, 1971.

Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the same as ‘A Space Odyssey,’ there was no determined year that this story took place. They emulated furniture designs of the 1970s as well as fine art and performance pieces of the time. The goal here seemed much more focussed on oddity than estimated accuracy. An attempt to make an unknown future as bizarre as one could imagine, adding the female form coffee tables as shock factors.

Mars Attacks Ball Chairs, 1996

Supposedly taking place in the 1990′s, the film takes on a lot of modern design inspiration from the 50s and 60s. It’s noticeable in the US army uniforms, tanks, and other military equipment throughout the film, but also within the furniture. For example the famous Ball Chair, similar to those in the photo above, was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963.

Bedroom set in Black Mirror: Fifteen Million Merits, 2011.

Black Mirror, a popular Netflix TV Show, is our modern day version of the Twilight Zone. Each episode is different from the last but is always depicted in the future. With the dates not specified, plenty is left to the imagination. Often dealing with themes of dystopian societies, the episode Fifteen Million Merits gave us the world’s most annoying bedroom. Covered in LED screens and void of real windows or natural light, the bedroom feels like what would happen if someone became physically stuck within YouTube. The alarm clock is an AI that turns the screen to animated rooster calls. The characters are forced to interact with the AI making the room feel much like a futuristic jail cell. The heavily technology based designs in this show draw their inspiration from our modern day gone terribly wrong.

Men In Black 3 headquarters, 2012

Not unlike the other films in this list, the Men In Black series takes much of their modern design inspiration from the late 1950s early 60s. In the photo above, the chair to the very left is a replica of the Egg chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958. While most everything in this particular Headquarters set has been replaced with a seamless white plastic or fiberglass material, the designs depicted are familiar. This movie takes on the challenge of highly futuristic designs set in the modern day, but right underneath our noses.

Where do you think the future of design will go?

5 Metal Finishes You Must Try

For those of us who love everything Metal, it’s easy to become obsessive with all the different ways to finish your work. Here are M. Shively Design’s favorite ways to complete metal art and design.

[Warning: Proper Ventilation, Gloves, Masks, and Eye Protection are absolutely necessary as the chemicals and processes listed below can cause severe harm to the skin, eyes, and internal organs]

1. Mirror Finished Bronze

(The Archimedes LE by M. Shively Design)

We see bronze art everywhere. Among some of the most notable pieces being Rodin’s ‘The Thinker,’ but what you may have also noticed is that bronze work is almost always finished with a dark black or brown patina.

(Henry Moore, ‘Reclining Figure,’ 1969-1970)

There is a lot of beauty in bronze before it becomes oxidized. It’s bright, warm tones offer a rich and almost gilded quality when highly polished.

(Constantin Brancusi, ‘La Muse Endormi,’ 1923)

This is one of the harder finishes to accomplish on the list, but the work is well worth it.

To achieve this finish, first sand your work all the way up to a 500+ grit. The higher the grit, the better your final polish. Second, using a buffing machine and red rouge, polish using even pressure and direction across the piece. After buffing is complete the bronze is then very vulnerable to fingerprints and other stains, so it must be lacquered immediately or wrapped and brought to a professional for lacquering. Professional powder coaters often offer the best final coat. You’ll wow everyone with the results of what reflective bronze can do.

2. Antique Black Steel

(The Archimedes in Black Steel by M. Shively Design)

If sleek and shiny isn’t your cup of tea, then Antique Blackened Steel is a great option with a lot of character. Metals like steel and iron come with their own natural texture which make the “antiquing” part of the job easy. All you need is a patina, a large brush you won’t miss, and a torch.

For purchasing patinas like “Antique Black”, Birchwood Casey, Jax Chemical Company, and Sculpt-Nouveau offer both acidic and non-acidic options. You can find them at Sculpt.com.

(The Decay Series Pendant by M. Shively Design)

To achieve this look apply a torch to the piece till it becomes a dark red, dip your brush into the well-mixed patina, and brush on according to your preference, using the torch to dry where you applied the chemicals.

3. Antique Brass

(The Purse Stool by M. Shively Design)

If you want an antique look without going too dark, Antique Brass could be the winner for you. The warmth of brass mixed with a rustic finish offers an inviting charm that pairs well with wood and stone.

The process is almost exactly like blackening steel and the same chemical companies listed above also offer antiquing patinas for brass. The only difference is most brass sheet or rod purchased doesn’t come with it’s own unique texture the way steel does. To get the lighter and darker patterns use a scotch-brite pad to remove the patina to your taste. To mimic wear, use the pad along the outer most edges of your work, and working the pad in the middle of smaller details can also achieve a naturally antique feel.

4. Powder Coating

(Image from Bonehead Performance)

Pick any color in the rainbow. Then pick an amount of gloss or matte. And if you feel so bold, pick a texture. The pros of Powder Coating metal (mostly steel) are that it’s one of the most protective and one of the most diverse ways to finish a piece. The con is that unless you’re a professional powder coater, you’ll need to outsource this job.

Powder-coating has been a popular choice for auto fabrication, furniture design, and sculpting for decades, and the amount of variety allows you to go from simple

(Strand II Table by M. Shively Design)

To wild

(Calder, ‘Saurien’ 1975)

If you’re nit-picky about color, many powder coaters offer over 20 different types of the color “Black.” If you want a solid colored piece that can withstand the elements, Powder Coating is right for you.

5. Tiffany Green

(The Archimedes Side Table in Bronze Tiffany Green by M. Shively Design)

The patina color dubbed “Tiffany Green” for obvious reasons is all around us, and it’s nothing short of stunning. You can find it easily in copper piping and bronze sculptures which are naturally given the color due to acids in rain water, but doing it yourself is far quicker.

This finish can be used on Bronze, Brass, Copper, Iron, and Steel, and the hues of greens and blues will vary depending on which metal you’re working with. The color can be bought online from Sculpt.com , and is applied in the same way Antique Black is.

Tiffany green can take a dull metal to a bright show-stopper, making it an easy favorite amongst sculptors, designers, and architects alike.

Some metals work best raw and refined, others work better covered and coated. So whether you’re heading for modern and sleek, or aged and elegant, this list is sure to start you off with some options worth a try.

Tag #ArtLoveDesign to show off your metal finishes!

Brass welding (soldering) isn’t as picturesque as steel or silica bronze but when it cleans up it cleans up realllllly nicely.

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The Knife Handle Purse Stool.

Handcrafted in New York from mirrored stainless steel, black dyed ash wood, and black leather by M. Shively Design. So even your bag can have a seat at the table.

See it in person at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in NYC, the world’s most celebrated chef.

The new Pull Handle Tray Jack. Handcrafted in New York from stainless steel and hard plastic by M. Shively Design.

The mirror-finished handle allows you to push to open the restaurant tray jack and pull to collapse for easy transportation. Find it at the new L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in NYC for the full experience.

A new, knife-inspired bishop’s stool in the making. Because even your bag should have a seat at the table when you dine

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CNC Router by Laguna Tools

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The M. Shively Bookstand in Bronze & Black Walnut. Handcrafted in the USA, sold at Assouline

Fracture

A #DailyProductPick on Interior Design Magazine, M. Shively Design's newest creation, Fracture, embodies the fragmentation of a linear aesthetic, and the playful interaction of curve and line.