#ShopLocal with WorkOf:
New England Edition
As restrictions ease and borders open, many of us are eager to start traveling and exploring new cities again! But let’s not forget the importance of shopping locally, a lesson we learned this past year.
“ When you buy something made by a person, there is something special there, and you feel it. The consciousness with which a thing is made is often more important than the thing itself. ”
This week we’re sharing our talented designers and studios based in New England. Let’s go!
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1. indo - providence, rhode island | furniture + lighting + accessories
INDO- is a contemporary furniture design studio based in Providence, RI. Founded by Manan Narang and Urvi Sharma, both of whom grew up in New Delhi and met in Providence while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design. INDO- is a product of living in and experiencing both places and cultures. Experimenting with traditional craft processes and modern manufacturing methods to create contemporary objects, INDO- produces work that is both innovative and acknowledges the places and people who inspire it.
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2. studio endo - providence, rhode island | lighting + Accessories
Studio Endo is a designer and maker of contemporary American lighting designs. Their collection creates a bold statement while letting beautiful architecture be seen in its best light. They manufacture all of their components in the USA, and hand-assemble these one-of-a-kind fixtures in their Providence, RI studio. Each fixture is made to order and can be customized to fit any space. They deliver designs that provide both functional and sculptural lighting.
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3. studio dunn - providence, rhode Island, | lighting
DUNN is an American design firm committed to the creation of beautifully designed and meticulously crafted products. The firm creates timeless pieces influenced by a love for nature, a respect for ingenuity, and a spirit of adventure. The firm aspires to break from conventionality in design, striving to utilize natural materials in a way that is both exploratory and sustainable. At DUNN, they articulate our curiosity about the world through our work, venturing to create new solutions to old problems. They strive for each piece to be the most beautiful, most functional, and most inspiring version of its true form.
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4. Brüt design - burlington, vermont | furniture
Drawing on diverse inspiration, Brüt Design combines an admiration for the organic, the offbeat, and the macabre, with a refined technical hand. Brüt seeks beauty where beauty was overlooked and transform both humble and extravagant materials into extraordinary works of art. Brüt Design's founder, Gerard Williams, was trained in the ancient French tradition of cabinet making known as Ébénisterie. Many of our pieces utilize materials and techniques, only practiced by a handful of craftsmen around the world.
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We’re always looking to expand the WorkOf Community!
Know any local New England designers that might be a great fit for WorkOf?
