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Fretwork Planter: A Timeless Pattern Gets Modernized

August 18, 2020

Crafted after ancient fretwork designs, our new Fretwork Planter is all at once a classical and contemporary piece. Taken from this intricate form..

Ravi Cocktail Table: Sculptural in Form, Versatile in Style

July 2, 2020

Artful, sculptural, and modern: our new Ravi Cocktail Table is a show stopper in any space. Inspired by the delicate art of origami, with its..

Fire Goes Modern: The Zaragoza Fire Table

May 20, 2020

Make a fire feature the centerpiece of your modern outdoor space with our streamlined Zaragoza Fire Table. Here are some features that make it easy..

Organic & Unique: Discover our Trio of Turo Planters

August 31, 2018

Soften hard edges of modern design with our organically inspired Turo planters. Available individually or as a trio, these irregular..

Designing in All Dimensions: Mitch Reveals What Inspired the New Pascal Table Base

May 24, 2018

Our newest table base, the Pascal, is a unique blend of Surrealist art and streamlined design. With its unexpected and irregular..

Inspiration from Africa: Mitch Takes us to a Waterfall's Edge, Atop the Highest Sand Dune, and Inside the Joy of Giving

February 14, 2018

"When I travel, it's all about the adventure," head designer at Stone Yard, Mitch Brean, begins our conversation. "So I plan things as little as..

Bespoke Design: Why it Matters

December 6, 2017

The word "bespoke" originated in the fashion industry, and literally means to speak for something, as a well-cut suit or dress is said to "speak..

A Day in the Studio with our Master Sculptor

November 13, 2017

Like flour dusting a bakery floor, a fine layer of plaster dust overlays nearly every surface of the otherwise clean Stone Yard studio. An assortment..

The Joy of Collaboration: Q&A with Expert Designer Barbara Grigsby

September 12, 2017

Nothing lights the creative fire like working with other artists on projects you both love. And Stone Yard's founder and head designer Mitch Brean..

Add Life to Your Space with These Nature-Inspired Designs

July 26, 2017

Looking to incorporate natural elements into your design? At Stone Yard, our handcrafted furnishings include many nature-inspired pieces designed..