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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..