uhuru design catalog

160 Van Brunt St. Brooklyn, NY. 11231 | P: 718.855.6519 | www.uhurudesign.com

Founded in 2004 by Rhode Island School of Design Graduates Jason Horvath and Bill Hilgendorf, Uhuru (ooh-HOO-roo) is a furniture design/build company merging avant-garde design with a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Indeed, Uhuru has joined a vanguard of influential furniture companies from Milan to Tokyo focused on pushing the boundaries of contemporary sustainable design. The company’s furniture has been internationally recognized for its innovation, is in the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Museum, and has been exhibited at the Milwaukee Museum of Art. Uhuru has collaborated with recognized designers and architects worldwide, as well as artists such as Maya Lin for the Cooper Hewitt and Dan Colen at the Gagosian Gallery.

Uhuru believes that each piece conceived, designed, and produced should add to some greater good for the world. This is evident in their creative reuse and repurpose in the creation of fine furniture. Though Uhuru continues to grow, their focus remains on building furniture of exceptional quality, one piece at a time.

160 Van Brunt St. Brooklyn, NY. 11231 | P: 718.855.6519 | www.uhurudesign.com

ABOUT USStandard Chair shown in white and Black Walnut Slab Table

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The original Stoolen is available in custom sizes and finishes. This piece works well as an end table, stool, or paired together as a coffee table. Comes standard in round, square, and oval.

One of our original designs, and still the most popular, each Stoolen is created from collected scraps of hardwood from local workshops and a found bicycle rim (optional). Bill Hilgendorf’s commitment to sustainability and love of found objects brought this piece to life and helped to define the term “up-cycling” --- using discarded low value materials to create a high-valued item.

Available in custom sizes and finishes. Hand built to order, signed and numbered by the maker in Red Hook Brooklyn and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Stoolen/puzzle finish: walnut, ebony walnut, mixed dark, mixed light, cherry antique pine

1001.2: 20" D X 16" H 1001.3: 30" D X 16" H1001.4: 42" L X 32" W X 14" H

Shown in walnut finish

1001.3 1001.2 1001.4

STOOLEN #1001

30" 20" 42"

16"

16"

14"

32"


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A rectilinear version of the original, the Stoolen Square is created from collected scraps of hardwood from local workshops. Works well as an end table, stool, or paired together as a coffee table.

One of our original designs, and still the most popular, each Stoolen is created from collected scraps of hardwood from local workshops and a found bicycle rim (optional). Bill Hilgendorf’s commitment to sustainability and love of found objects brought this piece to life and helped to define the term “up-cycling” --- using discarded low value materials to create a high-valued item.

Available in custom sizes and finishes. Hand built to order, signed and numbered by the maker in Red Hook Brooklyn and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Stoolen/puzzle finish: walnut, ebony walnut, mixed

dark, mixed light, cherry antique pine

1002.1: 16" L X 16" W X 16" H 1022.2: 24" L X 42" W X 14" H1002.3: 36" L X 36" W X 14" H

Shown in mixed dark finish

1002.1 1002.2 1002.3

STOOLEN SQUARE #1002

16"

42"

36"

16" 24

"

36"

14"

14"

16"


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A metal version of Uhuru’s signature piece, the Metal Stoolen was created in the same vein, using scraps of steel from Brooklyn area metal shops. Bundled together haphazardly and encased in a ring of longer pieces, the hollow ends of metal form the object’s top. This produces a dynamic pattern filled with highly charged empty space. The effect is like a photonegative of the original Stoolen. The eye-catching powder coating adds to the piece’s sculptural quality and highlights the tension between positive and negative space.


1062: 21" D X 16" H

Shown in white powder coat

Powder coat: blackened, powder coat

1062

METAL STOOLEN #1062

21"

16"


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The 16/45 End Tables vary in size, each referencing the colossal diameter and calibre of the shells that were on-board the USS North Carolina. The tapered shape of the table supports took subtle cues from the battleship itself. The lightness of the base is a direct contrast to the solid shells. Crafted out of either teak or cold-rolled steel, the tables support black glassand are available in three heights.

The War Craft Line is built from reclaimed teak from the deck of the decommissioned USS North Carolina. The battleship was built in the 1930’s in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and served in World War II. Decommissioned in 1947, it is to date one of the most decorated battleships in US naval history. Its sleek, uncluttered design set a new precedent for all future ships. By exploring and referencing the forms of the battleship, the pieces create a dialog between honoring those lost during its various campaigns and exploring the inherently violent nature of modern war craft.


16/45 END TABLE #1099

1099.1: 19"D x 24.25" - 22.25"H1099.2: 19"D x 24.25" - 19.25"H1099.3: 19"D x 24.25" - 16.5"H

Base: reclaimed teak, blackened steel, aluminumTop: black or clear glass

1099.1 1099.2 1099.3

Shown in 19.25"H reclaimed teak with black glass and 22.25"H blackened steel with black glass

24.25" 19"

24.25" 24.25" 24.25"

19" 19"

22.2

5"

19.2

5"

16.5

"


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The War Craft Coffee Table wears an interpretation of Dazzle camouflage that was used on battleships to confuse enemy ships. Through high contrast and disrupted lines, Uhuru graphically breaks up the pattern for a functional coffee table. The levels represent the decks of the battleship, with framework inspired by nautical forms. The top is layered paint on aluminum, and the base consists of solid wood legs.



WAR CRAFT COFFEE TABLE WEARING DAZZLE #1096

1096: 60"L x 42.25"W x 12.25"-16.25"H

Base: reclaimed teak Top: powder coated aluminum, vinyl cut

Shown in reclaimed teak and powder coated aluminum

1096

42.2

5"

12.2

5"

60"

16.2

5"


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The sturdy shape of the BB-55 Rocker, named after the North Carolina class of battleship, takes cues from naval design. The forms of the base and seat mimic the curves of the hull and the taper of the bridge tower. The teak base of this low, modern rocker transitions into a steel frame above. Cotton webbing, weaved in a random pattern, forms the seat and backrest. With colors inspired by the original ship, the fractal pattern also references Measure 32 camouflage, which was used on the ship to avoid detection when traveling through open water.



BB-55 ROCKER #1097

1097: 30"L x 36"W x 30"H

Base: reclaimed teak and powder coated steel Seat: canvas webbing

Shown in reclaimed teak and powder coated steel with canvas webbing

1097

27"

31"

27"

30"


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The aluminum frame of the Mark-8 Room Divider is shaped with the life-sized negative silhouette of the shells that were fired from the ship. It gives a sense of scale to the massive and destructive weapons onboard. The battleship-grey powder coating is offset with subtle brass screws and hinges. Flexible enough to be used as a room divider or mirror, this thoughtful piece aims to bring a palpable sense of scale to the viewer.



MARK-8 ROOM DIVIDER #1098

1098: 80"W x 4"D x 72"H

Frame: blackened steel, powder coatMirror: clear, antique

Shown in steel and antique mirror

1098

78.5

"

90.75"


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The Cyclone rollercoaster is one of Coney Island’s last remaining functional rides. It is resurrected here in the form of a lounge chair, with undulating dark and light Ipe and a crisp white laser-cut metal base. Uhuru plays off the organized chaos of the ride’s structure, flattened to one layer of metal, and with the sides connected sporadically to create a dynamic interchange of space and void on the base. The metal is finished with a low-VOC powder coat finish.

The Coney Island Line is crafted from reclaimed wood taken from the demolished iconic boardwalk. The Ipe wood, first installed on the boardwalk in the late 1940’s, has weathered in the sun, salt and snow for 70 years. The design is inspired by the duality of Coney Island—its whimsical, colorful summers and melancholy winters. The pieces interpret the architecture of the desolate dreamscape: low-rise buildings patched with signs and seasonal layers of paint, beneath the towering old-fashioned rollercoaster.

Hand built to order, signed and numbered by the maker in Red Hook Brooklyn and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

1090.1: 70"L x 22"W x 30.5"H

Base: powder coatReclaimed wood: ipe

Shown in 70"L x 22"W x 30.5"H reclaimed ipe and white steel baseCYCLONE LOUNGER #1091

13 ¼

"

30 ½

"

70"

22"


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The Parachute Jump, a historical landmark punctuating the panorama of Coney Island, influenced the design of this end table. Once part of the World’s Fair, the now defunct ride looms over the rest of the park. Uhuru captures its essence through mechanical connections on a steel base, crowned with a faceted Ipe top.



1092.1: 21.5"D x 20.75"H


Shown in 21.5"D x 20.75"H reclaimed ipe and black steel baseDROP END TABLE #1092

20 ¾

"

21 ½" 21 ½"


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This coffee table pieces together wedges of Ipe into a large wheel, bolted in place with a steel plate. The stylized metal base uses a Vaudeville-inspired scalloped pattern, held in place with steel flanges. This overtly industrial piece looks like it could have been part of a ride itself: spinning on an open ball bearing, the table combines function and whimsy.



1095.1: 41.5"D x 16"H


Shown in 41.5"D x 16"H reclaimed ipe and black steel baseWONDER COFFEE TABLE #1095

16"

41 ½"

41 ½"


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The reclaimed wood surface of our console echoes the inlaid pattern of the original boardwalk, as seen from above. The play of scale however, from the miniature nail-heads to the thinly cut Ipe, changes the context of the original design and adds an element of surprise. The wood sits atop a blackened steel base.



1090.1: 72"L x 15"W x 36"H

Base: blackened steel, powder coatReclaimed wood: ipe

Shown in 72"L x 15"W x 36"H reclaimed ipe and blackened steel baseBOARDWALK CONSOLE #1090

72"

15" 72"

36"

36"

36"


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The lamp is inspired by the concrete-filled oilcans that dot the landscape of Coney Island and hold everything from parking signs to umbrellas. Uhuru re-envisions the shape by turning solid reclaimed oak timber and crowning it with a white shade. The fixture uses a compact fluorescent bulb.



1093.1: 8.5"D x 46.5"H

Base: cerused oakMetal: blackened

Shown in 8.5"D x 46.5"H cerused oak baseDRUM LAMP #1093

10"

8½"

10"

46½

"


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The Iris Coffee Table is constructed from reclaimed bourbon barrel staves and 1" x 1" blackened or powder coated steel tubing.

The Küpe line is crafted from used bourbon barrels from Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the world. The barrels were constructed from white oak and were charred on the inside to produce the unique flavor and color of the liquor. These barrels are only used one time to age bourbon, after which some are sold and shipped to Scotland to make scotch. Unfortunately, the rest are often discarded. Uhuru began by dismantling the barrels into their individual pieces: staves, metal bands, and circular heads. We explored how these parts can work together to create simple functional designs while retaining the individual characteristics and natural colors of the aged wood from the original barrels, thus creating a new vernacular.


1042: 48" L x 31" W x 17.5" H

Shown in blackened steel base and barrel oak

1042

Base: blackened steel, powder coatReclaimed wood: barrel oak

IRIS COFFEE TABLE #1042

48"

31"

31"

17.5

"


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1044: 21"D x 16"H

Shown with blackened steel base and barrel oak


1044

CANT END TABLE #1044

The Cant End Table is made from the end caps of bourbon barrels called the “cant” with a base made from 1-1/2" x 1/4" steel bar, blackened or powder coated.



16"

21"


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1046.1: 48" L x 14" D x 17" H 1046.2: 17" L x 14" D x 17" H

Shown in 48"L x 14"W x 17"H with blackened base and barrel oak


1046 .1 1046 .2

STAVE BENCH & STOOL #1046

The Stave Bench and Stool are made from reclaimed bourbon barrel staves and 1" x 1" blackened or powder coated steel tubing. This piece highlights the deep patina on the exterior of the staves.



48" 17"

14"

17"

14"

17"


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1045: 30" L x 31" D x 32" H

Shown in blackened steel base and barrel oak

1045


BILGE LOUNGE CHAIR #1045

The Bilge Lounge is made from reclaimed bourbon barrel staves and leaf springs from New York City fire trucks. The springs provide a comfortable give to the chair.



32"

30" 31"


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1065: 70"L-144"L x 30"W-50"W x 29.5"H

Shown in 90" L x 42" W x 29.5" H with claro walnut top and blackened steel base

1065

Base: blackened steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pineWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

TRAPPED BASE- SLAB TABLE #1065

The Trapped Base Slab Dining Table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on trapezoid shaped steel legs. Can be made from 2" x 1" or 3" x 3" tubing with a blackened or powder coated finish.

Our large wood slabs are locally milled and dried and come from sustainably harvested trees. Like diamonds, no two slabs are the same. Grain, color and natural characteristics are different with every slab, making each piece unique. We have a regularly changing inventory of sizes and species. Contact us for options.



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1066: 70"L-144"L x 30"W-50"W x 29.5"H

Shown in 120" L x 46" W x 29.5" H with black walnut and blackened steel base

1066


3X3 BASE - SLAB TABLE #1066

The 3X3 Base Slab Dining Table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on a steel frame of 3" x 3" tubing with a blackened or powder coated finish or a solid wood 3" x 3" frame.




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1067: 70"L-144"L x 30"W-50"W x 29.5"H

Shown in 90" L x 42" W x 29.5" H with blackened steel base and claro walnut

1067


SMITH BASE - SLAB TABLE #1067

The Smith Base Slab Dining Table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on a steel frame of 2" x 1" tubing with a blackened or powder coated finish.




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1068: 70"L-144"L x 30"W-50"W x 29.5"H

Shown in 120" L x 46" W x 29.5" H with blackened steel base and black walnut

1068

Base: black steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pineWood: ebony, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

MILO BASE - SLAB TABLE #1068

The Milo Base Slab Dining table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on a steel frame with solid 1/2" plate legs with a blackened or powder coated finish.




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1062: 70"L-144"L x 30"W-50"W x 29.5"H

Shown in 72" L x 36" W x 29.5"H with blackened steel base and natural walnut

1062


ARCH BASE - SLAB TABLE #1062

The Arch Base Slab Dining Table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on a steel frame of 2" structural “C” channel with a 2" x 2" angle leg (3" x 3" steel for larger version). Available with a blackened or powder coated finish.




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1070: 70"L-144"L x 30"W-50"W x 29.5"H

Shown in 110" L x 48" W x 29.5" H with black walnut

1070

Base: black steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pineWood: ebony, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

PANEL BASE - SLAB TABLE #1070

The Panel Base Slab Dining Table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on two solid-wood panel legs.




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1088: 70"L-144"L x 30"W-50"W x 29.5"H

Shown in 96" L x 44" W x 29.5" H with blackened steel base and black walnut

1088


FDNY BASE - SLAB TABLE #1088

The FDNY base Slab Dining Table is created from a one of a kind hardwood slab set on a 3” X 3” steel column and a reclaimed leaf spring. Each pair of springs comes from an NYC fire truck and the base has a blackened or powder coated finish.




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Shown in reclaimed ipe and blackened steel base

BOARDWALK DINING TABLE #2005

2005.1: 60" x 30" x 29.5"H2005.2: 96" x 42" x 29.5"H

Base: black steel, powder coatReclaimed wood: reclaimed ipe

The Boardwalk Dining Table uses reclaimed ipe from the Coney Island boardwalk with a robust blackened steel base. The dynamic pattern emulates the iconic layout of the boardwalk. The ipe wood, first installed in the late 1940's, has weathered in the sun, salt, and snow for 70 years. Uhuru restored the original beauty of the wood, and in the process uncovered a warm array of tones that is unique to each table.


60"

60"

30"

30"

29.5

"

29.5

"

42"

42"

96"

96"

2005.1 2005.2


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1011.1: 72" L x 36" W x 29.5" H1011.2: 120" L x 42" W " 29.5" H

Shown in 72" L x 36" W x 29.5" H with antique pine

Base: powder coat/low voc lacquerSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pineWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

1011.1

1011.2

COUNTRY MOD TABLE #1011

The Country Mod Table is a 21st century take on the classic French country table. Turned wood legs and a steel apron sit below a sustainable solid wood top.

Furniture that has been passed down through generations has an endearing broken-in look. To simulate years of repainting and use, the base is brushed with many coats of paint and then sanded through to reveal the color beneath.


36"

42" 120"

72"

29.5

" 29

.5"


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1024: 60" D x 29.5" H

Shown 60" D x 29.5" H with blackened steel base and 3" thickness antique pine

Base: black steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pineWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

1024

UNION TABLE #1024

The Union Table is created from 100 year-old flooring from demolished warehouses in Brooklyn, New York. A solid 3" thick top from reclaimed pine sits on a 3" x 3" blackened or powder coated steel base. This base is also available with a thinner 2" top in various species of wood. We have a regularly changing inventory of sizes and species. Contact us for options.


60"

29.5"


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1071: 60" D x 29.5" H

Shown 60" D x 29.5" H with blackened steel base and bookmatched english elm slab

Base: black steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pineWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

1071

BOWEN TABLE #1071

The Bowen Table is created from 100 year-old flooring from demolished warehouses in Brooklyn, New York. A solid 3" thick top from reclaimed pine sits on a 3" x 3" blackened or powder coated steel base. This base is also available with a thinner 2" top in various species of wood. We have a regularly changing inventory of sizes and species. Contact us for options.


60"

29.5"


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The Stitched Table is built around a one-of-a kind, flitch-cut hardwood slab. Split nearly in two by a dramatic and naturally occurring check, the slab is held together and reinforced by four X-shaped “stitches.” The seafoam stitches (made from recycled plastic) and matching frame create a stark contrast with the chocolate tones of the walnut, highlighting both the natural beauty of the wood and the functionality of the manmade elements.



1064: 24"-60"L x 24"-60"W x 14"-20"H

Shown in 32" L x 58" W x 16"H claro walnut with mint green powder coat base

Base: blackened steel, powdercoatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pine

1064

STITCHED TABLE #1064


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1023: 24"-60"L x 24"-60"W x 14"-20"H

Shown in claro walnut with blackened steel base

Base: blackened steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pine

1023

SLAB COFFEE TABLE #1023

The Slab Coffee Table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on a steel frame of 2" x 1" tubing with a blackened or powder coated finish.




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The Seychelles Coffee Table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on a steel frame of 2" x 1" tubing with a blackened or powder coated finish.



1075: 24"-60"L x 24"-60"W x 14"-20"H

1075

Base: blackened steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pine, bubinga

Shown in bubinga with blackened steel baseSEYCHELLES COFFEE TABLE #1075


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The Beam Coffee Table is two 12" x 12" antique pine beams held together with two inset walnut feet and three walnut splines. It is finished to a smooth shine, yet retains the scars of its past, including nail holes and iron stains.

The Beam line is created from timber that comes from the beams, joists and support columns salvaged from buildings being renovated or demolished in the city. Based on the age of the buildings, the wood is often first growth heart pine, from trees that were three or four hundred years old when they were cut. This wood came from the vastly dense forests that covered the Northeast when New York was settled. Since these trees were competing for sunlight, the growth rings are very close together, which produced an incredibly dense, stable and beautifully grained wood. Grain, color and natural characteristics will be different with every beam, making each piece unique. We have a regularly changing inventory of sizes and species. Contact us for options.


1020.1: 48" X 26" X 14.5" H1020.2: 72" X 14" X 14.5" H

Shown in 48" x 26" x 14.5" H with walnut base and antique pine beams

Antique pine beam/natural walnut base

1020.1

1020.2

BEAM LINE #1020

48"

14" 72"

26"

14.5

" 14

.5"


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Shown in reclaimed pine, leather, and blackened steel baseSTRAP END TABLE #2007

2007.1: 26"L x 14.5"W x 15.5"H2007.2: 14.5"L x 14.5"W x 15.5"H

Base: black steel, powder coatReclaimed wood: antique pineLeather: hand-dyed vegetable tanned

The Strap End Table is a reference to school days past. Stacked sections of reclaimed antique pine are held in place by thick strips of leather, like belts cinching a pile of textbooks. Algebra and history are re-envisioned in the pine beams, reclaimed from heavy timber factory buildings in New York City. The hand-dyed vegetable tanned leather is inset into the rough wood, deliberately juxtaposing the two textures. The laser cut steel base holds the bands mechanically in place, providing a sturdy and innovative place to rest your latest read.


26"

26" 14.5"

14.5"

15.5

" 15

.5"

15.5

" 14

.5"


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The Kong Coffee table is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab set on a frame of four 7" x 7" steel boxes with a blackened or powder coated finish.



1051: 52"L x 52"W x 14"H

Shown in claro walnut with blackened steel base


KONG COFFEE TABLE #1051

1051

52"

14"

52"


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The Parker Coffee Table is a solid 3" top set on 3" square legs and utilizing traditional hand cut joinery. It is finished to a smooth shine, yet retains the scars of its past, including nail holes and iron stains.

The Beam line is created from timber that comes from the beams, joists and support columns salvaged from buildings being renovated or demolished in the city. Based on the age of the buildings, the wood is often first growth heart pine, from trees that were three or four hundred years old when they were cut. This wood came from the vastly dense forests that covered the Northeast when New York was settled. Since these trees were competing for sunlight, the growth rings are very close together, which produced an incredibly dense, stable and beautifully grained wood. Grain, color and natural characteristics will be different with every beam, making each piece unique. We have a regularly changing inventory of sizes and species. Contact us for options.


1052: 48"L x 48"W x 16"H

Shown in antique pine

Wood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine

PARKER COFFEE TABLE #1052

1052

48"

48"

16"


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The Fenced-In coffee table is made from repurposed cast-iron fence pieces in a traditional Art Deco repeat design. Inspired by the ornate iron work in the Brooklyn brownstones in neighborhoods surrounding the Uhuru workshop, designer Jason Horvath stumbled upon a pile of discarded fencing and the first fenced-in table was born. A 1/2" glass top sits on the blackened or powder coated base.


1017.1: 43.5" L x 30" W x 14" H1017.2: 14" L x 14" W x 14" H

Shown in 43.5" L x 30" W x 14" H with blackened steel base

1017.1 1017.2

Blackened steel, powder coat

FENCED-IN TABLE #1017

43.5"

14"

30"

14"

14"


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The Sakura Coffee Table is a 3" wood top on solid 6" legs. Its simple form is embellished with hand cut recycled aluminum patterns applied with brass tacks. Works well in both contemporary and traditional environments.

The Sakura line was created by Jason Horvath’s vision of cherry blossoms (Sakura in Japanese) falling into a still pond and floating gently away. Solid sustainable wood construction with hand finishing will ensure that this piece will be passed down for generations.


1012.1: 48" L x 48" W x 13" H 1012.2: 60" L x 16" W x 36" H 1012.3: 16" L x 16" W x 16" H

Shown in 48" x 48" x 13" H in ebony walnut

Embelishment: brushed aluminumWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak

1012.1 1012.2 1012.3

SAKURA LINE #1012

48"

60"

16" 16"

16"

48"

36"

16"

13"


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The 1X1 line is an Uhuru Classic. Simple, well proportioned, apartment-sized furniture pieces formed out of 1" steel tubing and 1" thick solid, sustainable wood tops. Shown here with a playful Japanese woodcut motif screen printed to the top. Graphic embellishment is optional.


1014.1: 48" x 48" x 16" H1014.2: 60" x 12" x 36" H1014.3: 16" x 16" x 16" H

Shown in 48" x 48" "x 16" H with blackened steel base and natural walnut

1014 .1 1014.2 1014.3


1X1 LINE #1014

48"

60"

12" 16"

48"

16"

36”

16"

16"


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The Tray Table is a simple panel table with an attached, gallery-style tray top. Constructed entirely from solid wood, it is hand-finished with high-gloss lacquer or natural wood finish.


1021.1: 16" L x 16" W x 16" H 1021.2: 48" L x 48" W x 14" H1021.3: 60" L x 16" W x 32" H

Shown in 16" x 16" x 16" H in aqua lacquer

1021.1 1021.2 1021.3

Lacquer: mint green, bone white, graphite, maroon, aqua, burned orange, flamingo, bright greenWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak

TRAY TABLE #1021

48"

14

"

16"

48"

16"

60" 16"

16"

32"


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1053.1: 20"D x 17"H1053.2: 10"D x 21.75"H

Shown in 20"D burned orange, mint green, maroon/maroon and 10"D burned orange, mint green, graphite/mint green

20"D: top/base: #1 Aqua, burned orange, maroon/maroon#2 Flamingo, mint green, bright green/bright green10"D: top/base: #3 Burned orange,mint green, graphite/mint green#4 Aqua, flamingo, bright green/ flamingo

1053.1 1053.2 #1 #2 #3 #4

OP ART TABLE #1053

The Op Art Table is comprised of a solid wood top with a steel tripod frame in either 1/2" x 1/4" bar (10"round) or 1/2" x 1" bar (20" round). The round top is embellished with silkscreened layers of traditional Japanese optical art motifs. The design expresses fluidity, stability, and radiation, and is almost limitless in the varied environments it will compliment.


20"

10"

17" 21

.75"


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The Striper Line is made from thin strips of salvaged wood that are fit together, sanded, and hand-finished. The distinctive striped surface—which is left uneven on its underside, creating a striking silhouette—is then mounted on a slender 1/2" steel frame.

Local workshops in Brooklyn produce scraps of fine hardwood that end up discarted because they are seemingly too small to use in furniture production. Seeing a design opportunity where others see waste, Uhuru is committed to collecting these scraps and inventing new ways of using them.


1080.1: 14" W x 14" L x 18" H1080.2: 20" W x 48" L x 12" H

Shown in 14"W x 14"L x 18"H with blackened steel base and mixed dark wood

Base: blackened steel, powder coatStoolen/puzzle finish: walnut, ebony walnut, mixed dark, mixed light, cherry, antique pine

1080.1 1080.2

STRIPER LINE #1080

48"

20"

14"

14"

20"

12"

14"

18"


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The Cut-Off Side Table utilizes lumber off-cuts that are sanded, finished, and mounted on a blackened or powder coated steel base.

When sawmills trim boards to standard lengths, the scraps produced are usually discarded because they are too small to sell. Seeing a design opportunity where others see waste, Uhuru collects these scraps and uses them creatively as tabletops.


1010: 16" W x 14" L x 16" H

Shown in 16"W x 14"L x 16"H blackened steel base and natural walnut


1010

CUT OFF SIDE TABLE #1010

16"

14"

14"

16"


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1019.1: 12" L x 14" W x 16" H1019.2: 36" L x 42" W x 14" H

Shown in 12" L x 14" W x 16" H antique pine

1019.1

1019.2

Metal: brushed aluminumWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

LOVE SOMEONE TABLE #1019

Your furniture is trying to tell you something… A simple inverted “U” made from sustainable hardwood. The table’s surface, clad in aluminum plate, is embellished with the phrase “love someone,” spelled out in script with hammered copper nails.


12" 14"

42"36"

16"

14"


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1013.1: 42" x 30" x 16" H1013.2: 61" x 17" x 36" H1013.3: 16" x 16" x 16" H

Shown in 61" x 17" X 36" H with blackened steel base and natural walnut


1013.2 1013.1 1013.3

PUZZLE LINE #1013

The Puzzle Line is made from short lengths of salvaged wood carefully pieced together, sanded, and hand-finished to a smooth shine. The patchwork surface is then built into a 1.5" steel frame.

Local workshops in Brooklyn produce scraps of fine hardwood that end up discarded because they are seemingly too small to use in furniture production. Seeing a design opportunity where others see waste, Uhuru is committed to collecting these scraps and inventing new ways of using them.


42"

30"

61"

17" 16"

16"

16"

36"

16"


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Uhuru’s first outdoor line of furniture, Summer Snow, is a colorful mix of powder-coated steel tubing in simple, functional pieces. Reclaimed snow fence from the western United States has been aged for years in hot summers and freezing winters to give it an amazing grey patina. Each piece varies in color and grain.


1074.1: 42"L x 30"W x 16"H 1074.2: 20"D x 16"H1074.3: 16"L x 16"W x 16"H1074.4: 46"L x 16"W x 16"H

Shown in 46" x 16" x 16" snow fence, flamingo and bright green base

1074.1

1074.3 1074.41074.2

Base: powder coatReclaimed wood: snow fence

SUMMER SNOW LINE #1074

30"

16"

16"

20"

16"

16"

16"

16"

42"

16"46"

16"


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1005.1: 36" W x 30" D x 25" H

Shown in 36" W x 30" D x 25" H with blackened steel frame

Base: blackened steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pineWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakFabric: COM

1005.1

DK STEEL CHAIR & OTTOMAN #1005

The DK set is inspired by the traditional Danish modern lounge chair. The legs of the DK Chair are fashioned from 1" x 2" blackened steel tubing, with the arms a curved black walnut. The sleek leather cushion is inspired by the detailing on motorcycle jackets. A svelte top pad is tethered to a thicker, more traditional cushion, providing streamlined comfort. The extra-wide seat gives flexibility to a chair that, like a motorcycle, might just seat two.

*Requires 4 yards of fabric, COM.


25"

36" 30"


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1063: 17" L x 17" D x 34" H

Shown in maroon & purple (Limited Edition)

Powder coat/ lacquerColors: Mint green, bone white, graphite, maroon, aqua, burned orange, flamingo, bright green.

1063

STANDARD CHAIR #1063

Standard Chair is a composition of found chair backs, steel plate, and expanded aluminum.

The hand-carved chair backs (which include legs) are new, left unfinished by a local manufacturing company that recently went out of business. To the ornate Louis XVI backs, Uhuru has attached a seat and front legs plasma cut and bent from plate steel; the understated detail along the clean, angular seat subtly echoes the heavy ornamentation of the original chairs. Instead of the overstuffed upholstery the original manufacturer likely had in mind, the oval back is made from aluminum mesh. The Standard Chair was recently added to the Brooklyn Museum of Art's permanent collection.


34"

17" 17"


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1034: 17" W x 18"D x 31.75" H

Shown in blackened steel frame and antique pine

Base: blackened steel, powder coatWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

1034

HULIHEE CHAIR #1034

The Hulihee Chair consists of a 1"x1" box tubing frame and inset sustainable wood seat and back. The low back and boxed leg has a distinctly contemporary look. The legs are fitted with low profile levelers.


31.7

5"

18"17"


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Standard finishes

1007: 17" W x 18" D x 35" H

Shown with steel blackened frame and natural walnut

Base: blackened steel, powder coatWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

1007

1X1 CHAIR #1007

The 1x1 Chair consists of a 1"x1" box tubing frame with inset sustainable wood seat and back. The high back has a distinguished feel at any dining table. The slightly canted rear legs add a subtle flair to an otherwise simple piece. The legs are fitted with low-profile levelers.


35"

18"17"


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1008: 17" W x 18.5" D x 31.75" H

Shown with vegetable tanned cow hide and blackened steel frame

Base: blackened steel, powder coatFabric: COM

1008

MOO CHAIR #1008

The Moo Chair is a variation on Uhuru’s classic 1 x 1 Chair and is cushioned and upholstered in all-natural, vegetable-tanned cowhide. The low back and boxed leg has a distinctly contemporary look. The legs are fitted with low-profile levelers.

*Available in cowhide or customer-supplied fabric. Requires 1 yd of fabric.


31.7

5"

18"17"


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Standard finishes

1048: 12"-120"L x 12"-17"W x 12"-17"H

Shown in claro walnut slab with blackened steel base


1048

STANDARD BASE SLAB BENCH #1048

The Standard Base Slab Bench is created from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab sitting on a frame of 1 1/2" steel tubing with a blackened or powder coated finish.

*Each slab table has a matching bench base option for continuity. Please call for more information.




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Standard finishes

1083.1: 48"L x 17"W x 16"H

Shown with blackened steel base and vegital tanned cow hide

Base: blackened, powder coatFabric: COM

1083

MOO BENCH #1083

The Moo Bench is cushioned and upholstered in all-natural, vegetable-tanned cowhide. The 1" box steel tubing frame and boxed leg has a distinctly contemporary look. The legs are fitted with low profile levelers.

*Available in cowhide or customer-supplied fabric. Requires 2 yards of fabric.


16"

17" 48"


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Standard finishes

1035: 14" L x 14" D x 29" H

Shown in mixed dark wood with blackened steel frame


1075

PUZZLE BAR STOOLS #1035

The Puzzle Bar Stool is made from short lengths of salvaged wood that are carefully pieced together, sanded, and hand-finished to a smooth shine. The patchwork surface is built into a 1" steel frame.



14"

29"

14"


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Standard finishes

1047.1W: King: 77" W x 84" L x 42" H wood frame1047.1M: King: 77" W x 84" L x 42" H metal frame1047.2W: Queen: 71" W x 84" L x 42" H wood frame1047.2M: Queen: 71" W x 84" L x 42" H metal frame

St. Pierre bed shown in king size with 12' claro walnut headboard and wood platform

Head board: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pineBase steel: blackened steel, powder coatBase wood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak, antique pine, snow fence

1047.1M 1047.1W

ST. PIERRE BED #1047

The St. Pierre Bed headboard is crafted from a one-of-a-kind hardwood slab. Headboard width and height varies based on available slab dimensions. The bed frame is available in metal or wood.

Our large wood slabs are locally milled and dried and come from sustainably harvested trees. Like diamonds, no two slabs are the same. Grain, color and natural characteristics are different with every slab, making each piece unique. We have a regularly changing inventory of sizes and species. Contact us for options. Available in custom sizes and finishes. Hand built to order, signed and numbered by the maker in Red Hook Brooklyn and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.


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Standard finishes


Street bed shown in king size with reclaimed snow fence and blackened steel frame

1072.1M 1072.1W

Head board: antique pine, snow fence, ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakBase steel: blackened steel, powder coatBase wood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak, antique pine, snow fence

STREET WOOD BED #1072

The headboard of the Street Wood Bed is made from thin strips of salvaged wood that are fit together, sanded, and hand-finished. The resulting striped surface is paired with a wood or steel frame.




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Standard finishes


Shown in king size with blackened steel frame and black webbing

Head board: blackened steel, powder coatWebbing: natural, blackBase steel: blackened steel, powder coatBase wood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak, antique pine, snow fence

1025.1M 1025.1W

1X3 BED #1025

The 1x3 Bed has a steel headboard wrapped with a densely woven 2" cotton webbing. The bed frame is available in either metal or wood.



Standard sizes

Standard finishes

1057.1: King: 77"W x 84"L x 80"H1057.2: Queen: 71"W x 84"L x 80"H

Shown in king size with walnut and blackened steel frame

Head board: antique pine, snow fence, ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak, fabric (COM)Frame steel: blackened steel, powder coatFrame wood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak, antique pine

1057

CANOPY BED #1057

The Canopy Bed is a contemporary interpretation of the Victorian canopy bed. Comprised of a 1-1/2" steel tubing base and transitioning into wood as it tapers towards the top. Available with either a wood or fabric treatment on the headboard.

*Requires 3 yards of fabric.


80"

47"

84"


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Standard finishes

The luxe console combines leather-clad walnut with a blackened steel frame. Four drawers sit above four doors that conceal adjustable shelves, providing ample storage space. Steel legs lift the whole unit off the floor for a more lightweight feel.


CAIRNS CREDENZA #2001

2001: 70"W x 18"D x 34"H

Base: steel, powder coat Wood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakLeather: COM

Shown with leather and blackened steel

2001

34"

70"

18"


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Standard finishes

Two opposing walnut slabs and steel plate create the dynamic front of this media unit. A door on either side frames two center drawer units. The surrounding frame is finished in a crisp black lacquer, and the unit rests on a metal base.


SUMMIT MEDIA UNIT #2000

2000: 58”W x 20”D x 24”H

Base: steel, powder coatSlab wood: claro walnut, black walnut, english elm, cherry, maple, pine Wood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak

Shown in black walnut slab, black lacquered walnut, and blackened steel base

2000

24"

58"

20"


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Standard finishes

1096.1: 30"L x 18"W x 20"H1096.2: 20"L x 18"W x 20"H

Shown in 30"L x 18"W x 20"H graphite lacquer and natural walnut

Lacquer: mint green, bone white, graphite, maroon, aqua, burned orange, flamingo, bright greenWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak

*drawer and carcase can be wood or lacquer

1064.1 1064.2

SAKURA CUBE END TABLE #1096

The Sakura Cube End Table represents the second phase of the Sakura line combining a high gloss lacquer with naturally finished solid wood. Works well in both contemporary and traditional environments.

The Sakura line was created by Jason Horvath’s vision of cherry blossoms (Sakura in Japanese) falling into a still pond and floating gently away. Solid sustainable wood construction with hand finishing will ensure that this piece will be passed down for generations.


20"

20"

18" 18" 20"30"


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Standard finishes

1016: 26" W x 13" D x 62" H (52" W with doors open)

Shown in 26" W x 13" D x 62" H in mint green lacquer

1016

Lacquer (cabinet): mint green, bone white, graphite, maroon, aqua, burned orange, flamingo, bright greenWood (interior drawers): ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak

TOCADOR DRESSING TABLE #1016

The Tocador vanity juxtaposes a cast-iron treadle sewing machine base — a symbol of work that once filled the “sweatshops” of New York — with a plush and polished cabinet that epitomizes luxury and leisure. Cabinet interior in reconstituted macassar ebony with custom print felt drawer liners. Low voltage interior lighting on jam activated switch. Detailed with custom milled brass hardware.


62"

26" 52"13"


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Standard finishes

1050.1: 36"L x 16"W x 42"H

Shown in natural walnut and blackened steel frame

Frame: blackened steel, powder coatWood: ebony walnut, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oakReclaimed wood: antique pine, snow fence

1050

OHANA BAR #1050

The Ohana Bar is equally at home in the city or the islands. The design includes a wine rack, overhead channels for hanging stemware, a storage drawer, and a center area for storing liquor bottles.

Uhuru designer Jason Horvath conceived the Ohana line during a summer spent exploring the beaches and volcanoes of the Hawaiian Islands. (In the Hawaiian language, “ohana” refers to family.) The rich and dark reclaimed woods—reminiscent of those found throughout the tropics—are imbued with natural warmth that is offset by the coolness of blackened steel.


42"

16"

36"


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Standard finishes

This highly functional bookcase was inspired by the ladders in old libraries. It was created from steel tubing with round rungs up the sides, and sturdy bent metal shelves.


LIBRARY BOOKCASE #2002

2002.1: 72”W x 13”D x 72”H2002.2: 54”W x 13”D x 36”H

Steel: blackened, powder coat

Shown in blackened steel

2002.1 2002.2

72"

72"

13"

13"

36"

54"


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Standard finishes

1026: 19" D X 26" H

Shown in cherry

Stoolen/puzzle finish: walnut, ebony walnut, mixed dark, mixed light, cherry, antique pine

1026

STOOLEN LAMP #1026

A lamp inspired by the Stoolen, Uhuru’s signature piece. The Stoolen Lamp is created from collected scraps of hardwood from local workshops. The Stoolen lamp features a natural fiber shade and blackened brass hardware that compliments the understated elegance of the base. Use only with compact fluorescent or LED bulb.

One of our original designs, and still the most popular, each Stoolen is created from collected scraps of hardwood from local workshops and a found bicycle rim (optional). Bill Hilgendorf’s commitment to sustainability and love of found objects brought this piece to life and defined the term “up-cycling” --- using discarded low value materials to create a high-valued item.


26"

19"


Standard sizes

Standard finishes

1028: 30" W x 4" D x 80" H

Shown in blackened steel frame

Frame: blackened steel, powder coat

1028

ANTIQUE MOD MIRROR #1028

When the reflective silver backing on mirrors ages and oxidizes, it produces the lacy clouds of black spots so often seen in antique mirrors. Uhuru has developed a technique that mimics this natural process and tarnishes select areas on a mirror’s surface. The result is the Antique Mod Mirror, a steel-framed, floor-length mirror (Surfboards not included.)


80"

30"


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Standard finishes

1030.1: 33" x 33" : 4" frame1030.2: 29" W x 64" H : 2" frame1030.3: 29" X 40" : 2" frame

Shown 29" x 40" in natural walnut

1030.2 1030.3 1030.1

Frame: blackened steel, powder coatStoolen/puzzle finish: walnut, ebony walnut, mixed dark, mixed light, cherry, antique pine

PUZZLE MIRROR #1030

The Puzzle Mirror is made from short lengths of salvaged wood carefully pieced together, sanded, and hand-finished to a smooth shine. The resulting patchwork surface is built into a steel angle frame.

Local workshops in Brooklyn produce scraps of fine hardwood that end up in the trash because they are seemingly too small to use in furniture production. Seeing a design opportunity where others see waste, Uhuru is committed to collecting these scraps and inventing new ways of using them.


64"

40"

33"

29"

29"

33"


Standard sizes

Standard finishes

A variation of our signature Stoolen, this mirror is made from short lengths of salvaged wood that are carefully pieced together, sanded, and hand-finished to a smooth shine. Local workshops in Brooklyn produce scraps of fine hardwood that end up discarded because they are seemingly too small to use in furniture production. Seeing a design opportunity where others see waste, Uhuru is committed to collecting these scraps and inventing new ways of using them.

Available in round or pill-shape, as well as custom sizes and finishes. Hand built to order, signed and numbered by the maker in Red Hook Brooklyn and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

STOOLEN MIRROR #2003

2003.1: 27”D x 2”W2003.2: 19”D x 2”W2003.3: 20”L x 13”H x 2”W (oval)

Stoolen/puzzle finish: walnut, ebony walnut, mixed dark, mixed light, cherry, antique pine

Shown in 27"D walnut

2003.1 2003.2 2003.3

13"

27"

19"

20"


Standard sizes

Standard finishes

1031: 16" X 16" X 72" H

Shown in natural walnut and blackened steel

Frame: black steel, powder coatWood: ebony, natural walnut, bone ash, grey ash, cerused oak

1031

TREE STAND #1031

The Tree Stand coat rack is made with hand-finished walnut and blackened steel. (Surfboard not included.)


72"

16"


STANDARD FINISHES:STOOLEN/PUZZLE RECLAIMED WOOD FINISHES:

WALNUT EBONY WALNUT CHERRY MIXED DARK MIXED LIGHT ANTIQUE PINE

CLARO WALNUT BLACK WALNUT ENGLISH ELM CHERRY MAPLE PINE

SUSTAINABLE WOODS:

SLAB WOOD FINISHES:

RECLAIMED WOOD FINISHES:

EBONY NATURAL WALNUT BONE ASH GREY ASH CERUSED WHITE OAK

ANTIQUE PINE SNOW FENCE BOURBON BARREL STAVES

POWDER COAT/ LOW VOC LACQUER COLORS:

MINT GREEN BONE WHITE GRAPHITE MAROON AQUA BURNED ORANGE

FLAMINGO BRIGHT GREEN

uhuru design catalog

Documents

brooklyn museum

van brunt

red hook brooklyn

stoolen square

local workshops

custom sizes

scraps of hardwood

original designs