A portfolio of woodworking and sculptural projects.Tumblr (3.0; @megantilston)http://megantilston.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m08lmza2Qg1rqhbyro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kitchen Table, 2012.</p> <p>Salvaged and repurposed maple bed, low voc paint, metal leaf.</p> <p>Donated to 40 Oaks, a community centre in Toronto.</p>http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18587652190http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18587652190Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:59:21 -0500salvagedreclaimedwoodwoodworkingtablefurniture<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m08kzpl4Ra1rqhbyro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Coat rack, 2007.</p> <p>Detail of coat rack, stainless steel, cherry.</p>http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18586758519http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18586758519Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:45:24 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m08kv0wyAb1rqhbyro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Coat racks, 2007.</p> <p>Stainless steel, cherry, granite.</p>http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18586577097http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18586577097Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:42:35 -0500woodwoodworkingfurniturearthandmade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m06w34y00c1rqhbyro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Harvest Table, 2011.</p> <p>Reclaimed maple, walnut.</p>http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18538269022http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18538269022Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:49:51 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m06vtfMx1B1rqhbyro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Harvest Table, 2011.</p> <p>Reclaimed maple and walnut.</p>http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18538000484http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18538000484Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:44:00 -0500furniturestudio furniturereclaimedwoodwoodworkinghandmade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m06vdgGxYx1rqhbyro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Blossom Cabinet, 2008.</p> <p>Maple cabinet with 23 karat gold detail.</p>http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18537540683http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18537540683Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:34:00 -0500woodworkingfurniturehandmadecustom furniturewoodgold<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m06vgb6wRH1rqhbyro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Blossom Cabinet, 2008.</p> <p>Detail of cabinet.</p>http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18537625571http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18537625571Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:30:00 -0500woodworkingfurniturehandmadestudio furniture<p>Artist Statement:</p> <p>I believe that everything functional can be beautiful.</p> <p>Design Philosophy:</p> <p>With a background in graphic design, Megan has found her passion in woodworking and takes a thoughtful approach in crafting playful and sculptural furniture that sparks the imagination.  Each piece is designed to be timeless and is built with a focus on craftsmanship.  Her works are meant to be enjoyed for generations.</p> <p>Exhibitions:</p> <p>Studio North Exhibit, Interior Design Show, Toronto, Canada, 2008</p> <p>Muskoka Arts and Crafts Show, Bracebridge, Canada, 2010, 2011</p> <p>Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Show, Toronto, Canada, 2011</p> <p>PDA for 40 Oaks, Toronto Design Offsite, 2012</p> <p>Employment:</p> <p>Merganzer Furniture, Toronto, 2004-present</p>http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18586284541http://megantilston.tumblr.com/post/18586284541Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:38:00 -0500