Brokenpress Design and Fabrication Debuts Mid-Century Modernized Furniture for Record Store Day
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 21, 2014 -- Chicago furniture maker Alexander Dunham launches Brokenpress Design + Fabrication on March 25. Creating handmade furniture from his original designs, Dunham’s work offers a modern take on Mid-Century styles. His signature wood and steel credenza is ideal for audiophiles and the vinyl record resurgence. Vinyl record sales have increased 32% in 2013, and Brokenpress provides furniture designed specifically to store and display all that vinyl. Clean lines and cord management help highlight beautiful wood grains and component pieces.
With over 15 years of general contracting and furniture making experience, Dunham has decided to focus his energy into furniture making full time. His craftsmanship is second to none as he works seamlessly with rift-sawn hardwoods, veneers, and steel.
“The type of wood I use depends on the project,” says Dunham. “Most audio credenzas are walnut, cherry, or birch veneers to keep them lightweight. I use tung oil to bring out the wood’s natural finish. It really makes the wood sing. Tables and deluxe credenzas tend to be rift-sawn hardwood, because the quality, durability, and overall look of hardwood is like nothing else.”
Dunham is a longtime fan of Mid-Century styling and no stranger to music. He is a former member of post-hardcore bands Hoover, Regulator Watts, and Abilene; and has played guitar longer than he has been building furniture.
“I still have records that I collected on tour over twenty years ago,” says Dunham. “I continue to buy vinyl and build my collection, and want something functional and beautiful to store it in.”
While standard sizes are available, Brokenpress builds made-to-order pieces and will customize credenza sizing. That allows for custom height and widths to accommodate clients’ current audio components. The overall design stays consistent, but the subtle customization is what makes Brokenpress unique to the furniture market.
“Some clients need two levels of record storage, while others need only one for records and a smaller secondary shelf. I work with each person to find out exactly what their needs are so I can build precisely to their specs,” Dunham says.
The credenza isn’t limited to audio or home theater components, either. The original credenza design was for cocktail storage or as a traditional buffet.
Hardwood coffee tables by Brokenpress are currently displayed at An Orange Moon in Bucktown and Modern Cooperative in Pilsen. He can be commissioned to fabricate custom millwork from designer drawings and client sketches. Whether you’re looking forward to Mad Men’s final season starting on April 13th, the 7th annual Record Store Day on April 19th, or to have a modern take on a vintage piece of furniture you love, Alex Dunham’s Brokenpress Design + Fabrication (773-798-9908) in Chicago can help outfit your Mid-Century Modern furniture needs.
Jen Bakija, Brokenpress Design + Fabrication, http://www.brokenpressdesign.com, +1 773-798-9908, [email protected]
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