Artifact Custom

Custom Furniture, Installations, and Signage

I am a Mechanical Engineer that specializes in 3D design and custom fabrication. I design and build custom projects including furniture, installations, and signage using wood, metal, and a variety of resins and synthetics. My processes include traditional woodworking, CNC fabrication, metal milling and welding, casting and moldmaking, and 3D printing.

Studio at Able Trade

203 West Jackson Avenue Knoxville, TN, 37902

By appointment only, contact artifact.custom@gmail.com

Knox Flair Signs

Hand painted signs for businesses and individuals

I create custom signs for all surfaces and purposes with a specialty in high quality hand painted signs. Since 2015, I've worked with clients on a wide range of projects from designing and fabricating original branding for them to enlarging preexisting logos for placement on the sides of buildings. From prominent marquee features to temporary seasonal window splash to old sign restoration, my work runs the gamut from big and small with the common thread running through all them being the attention to detail and first class materials.

Nathan Vaughan Furniture

Furniture, cabinetry, and art pieces

Over the last decade, I have been creating furniture and art work from hardwood, re-claimed wood, and sheet metal. I work primarily on commissioned projects and also have a line of products which are made largely from recycled materials.

Tennessee Wood Flooring LLC

Custom Hardwood Flooring

We create some of the most quality, beautiful, and one-of-a-kind custom floors in the country. We specialize in reclaimed barn wood, newly milled Hickory and Oak, as well as engineered and solid options on all of our products. Something that also set us apart is our ability to create custom millwork, treads, risers, and flush mount vents to match our unique floors.

Mary Ruden

Bronze Statues, Metal Sculpture

Mary Ruden has been doing Public Art projects for over a decade; her influences come from her scientific background. Her recent work includes realistic bronze statues of famous women of Tennessee, that have been displayed in museums and in City Hall. Her work is in state parks, government buildings, and at the US Botanic Garden in Washington DC to honor the Centennial anniversary of the National Parks. She is a member of American Society of Botanical Artists and was “ Wildflower Pilgrimage Artist of the Year” in Gatlinburg, TN in 2017 with illustrations of endangered plants.
Her two 7’ tall Fiberglass Orchid Flamingo sculptures were created for “Flamingos in Paradise” in Miami Beach, FL; a public art project based on a similar project to the “Cows” in Chicago. She also created “ Guitar Cow” for the CowParade in Austin, TX. Her sculptures and art of native orchids are in an online gallery of the North American Orchid Conservation Center, a Smithsonian partnership. She received an award for historic preservation from the East TN Preservation Alliance and does restoration of monuments.

CENTERSTAGE SCULPTURES

Sculptures/custom trophies

I make original sculptures, trophies and other items. I use photos, drawings or Logos to create unique custom sculptures. All custom orders are priced individually. Quantity discounts. All inquiries considered. I love to create unique and out of the box designs. Small orders for molds and resin casts are produced in house. I have a Small Tennessee company that produces larger quantities and intricate molds for me when needed.

TenSpeedTears LLC

Vintage Style Teardrop Campers

I hand fabricate and build vintage style teardrop trailers based on the historic philosophy of the teardrop campers built in the U.S. after WWII. I am creating “A new spin on the classic teardrop trailer.” I am a third generation craftsman who believes in quality over quantity with a deep belief that handmade heirloom products can last generations.

Kelvin Scott Violins

Concert quality new Violins, Violas, and Cellos

Restoration, repair, and adjustment of fine stringed instruments

1704 McTeer Street Knoxville TN 37921

By appointment only

865-456-7891

Bapo Design

We are a custom fabrication shop specializing in handmade furniture and interiors.

Bapo Design is a custom fabrication shop specializing in handmade furniture and interiors.

Our capabilities include: Woodworking - Steel Fabrication - Blacksmithing - Forging - Welding - CNC Fabrication - Metal Casting - Resin Casting - Custom Furniture - Interior Design - Creative Fabrication

knox upholstery

I upholster furniture, make pillows and other soft goods

At Knox Upholstery, It's your furniture, but better! We take old furniture and make it into something beautiful and unique to the client; something that you won't find in anyone else's home or business. At Knox Upholstery, bespoke furniture is not mass produced on a factory floor, it is hand-crafted by artisans with every stitch.

Simply Social Mosaics

Mosaic Art

At Simply Social Mosaics we hand make garden art/ statues, home decor, refurbished furniture, kitchen backsplashes and more with stained glass mosaic art

3049 Sutherland Ave Knoxville, TN 37919

865-337-5157

Parking in front and back

Proffitt's Woodworks

Woodturning + Woodburning 

I grew up working with my Dad in his wood shop. My sister and I took over his shop in 1993, and have been making crafts for over 20 years.

We make candle holders, wooden jar lids, lidded honey dippers, wooden fruit, rolling pins, vases etc.

3615 Lindsey Mill Rd Gatlinburg,TN

Bird on the Wire Studios

Metal Sculpture, Retail Display, Lighting, Merchandising Fixtures, Architectural Signs & More.

Bird on the Wire Studios is a creative manufacturing facility in East Knoxville, TN whose projects range from residential interior redesign to retail design and build-out, to the design and manufacturing of large-scale corporate sculpture, signage, lighting, and merchandising elements.

We work with architects to refine, collaborate on, and execute their designer’s vision for new commercial build-outs and re-builds while focusing on the digital brand architecture and voice to ensure all tangible, branded elements, both interior and exterior, are created beautifully, built to last, and ensure brand recognition.

We work with interior designers and architects to re-imagine residential spaces and create the perfect pieces to represent our shared vision while illustrating the personality of the homeowner.

We work with small business owners, NPO’s, and corporate clients to breathe phsyical life into their brands by designing and manufacturing signage, branded sculptural elements, and event spaces.

Hunter Custom Carpentry, LLC

Custom trim and built-ins, some furniture, interior remodeling

I have worked as a carpenter off and on for about 15 years. When I was between jobs, I began doing side work and odd jobs to stay busy and earn some money. I have been fortunate to stay busy and this is now what I do. I love it.

Aespyre Metal Design

Sculpture, ornamental and architectural ironwork

I design and create sculpture, trophies, ornamental and architectural metalwork. Ranging from large, outdoor and site-specific sculpture to custom trophies for large corporations like RedBull and GoPro, to hand forged iron railings and fire screens for homes, our work explores and defies the boundaries of metalwork. Our willingness to challenge limits enables us to make exciting discoveries in our chosen medium.

119 Jennings Avenue Knoxville TN, 37917

Soil and Steel

Steel products such as chandeliers, railings, sculpture, etc.

I started my business in 2010 focusing on metalwork and gardening. While I still do some garden work, my business has mainly shifted towards metal art. Aside from sculpture, I have made railings, chandeliers, beds, archways, gates, firescreens, and more. I enjoy designing work for a specific location, and tend to lean towards art deco, art nouveau, arts & crafts / craftsman style. Though I work with with a hard, heavy, and dirty medium, my aim is to soften and shape it into something beautiful that will add to a persons everyday life.

CompositesNerd

Custom carbon fiber parts

I am a composites engineer with a small shop for producing high-strength carbon fiber parts. If you have a part or product you need to make lighter or stronger, I can help design, prototype and manufacture that part in low volumes.

Old North Designs

Furniture Designer & Cabinet Maker

I am a self taught furniture designer and maker specializing in luxury goods and cabinetry. I incorporate all materials into my work including wood, metal, leather, copper, concrete and more. I prefer to get to know my clients, building a long lasting relationship so I am better able create the perfect pieces for them.

Phillips Forged

Hand forged Knives and Tools for Kitchen and Camp

I make hand forged knives and tools for the kitchen and camp from reclaimed antique tool steels salvaged from this region. Using 100 year old sawmill blades, plows, springs, files and rasps, I meticulously forge heirloom quality knives from scratch and finish with the finest quality woods and stones. Using ancient techniques I make my own damascus steel and mokume-gane to make each piece I create a collectable masterpiece.

Chaser And Burk Custom Furniture

Mid Century Modern Custom Furniture and Home Goods

My passion for woodworking was realized when I made a simple shelf for my wife in 2013. Soon after I began obsessively learning everything I could woodworking and furniture design. I got a job at a small commercial furniture shop that made rustic style furniture as I began to build my own business on the side. I grew more and more fascinated with Mid Century Modern design and 2 years later I finally took the plunge and quit that job to start my own business. Since then I have developed deep relationships with my clients as we worked closely together to design and build furniture that met their practical needs and gave their house a touch of comfort and beauty.

I use the highest quality locally sourced hardwoods and time tested building techniques to provide my clients with heirloom quality furniture and home furnishings that they can cherish for a lifetime. I believe in taking the time to make things the right way, even if it's not the easiest, and I stand behind the products that I make.

Satisfaction guaranteed, every time.