Anthony Howe - Master Sculptor Artist
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Oct 8th 2016
When we first saw
Anthony Howe's work, we did nothing.
Literally nothing...
Except watch...
For several minutes...
His kinetic sculptures move with a fluidity unlike anything we've eve…
Holding History and the Iconic Symbol of Freedom
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Aug 16th 2016
History passes through our hands every day, but sometimes even we get a bit starstruck.This is part of the original Statue of Liberty - yes, the one in New York Harbor.That deep green patina was on fu…
Announcing Project Boxcar
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Apr 29th 2016
Rail Yard Studios announces the launch of “Project Boxcar” – modern graffiti designs applied to authentic railcar sections. It’s a new addition to their high-end custom furniture from reclaimed railro…
Reaching Just a Bit Further...Custom Projects
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Apr 18th 2016
Custom projects mean much more than furniture. Public art is increasingly where we find ourselves going, and those special projects for corporate clients tend to be some of the most fun as they exerci…
Thank You, Mr. Carnegie
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Nov 28th 2015
The Carnegie brand makes a regular appearance around our studio since the industrialist made his fortune in railroad-related ventures much like technology entrepreneurs of the modern day. So our fa…
Express Line - New from Rail Yard Studios
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Nov 19th 2015
The Express Line offers a more affordable collection with a more compact design that’s perfect for urban lofts, start-up offices, and weekend cabins. It remains pure vintage railroad with…
200% Made in the USA - Reclaim. Repurpose. Respect.
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Nov 18th 2015
Why We Say 200%Our steel gets the credit.We use ore mined from the hills of American cities like Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Birmingham, Alabama at the height of the Industrial Revolution.Between 18…
Two Guys Built the Entire U.S. Railroad
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Oct 21st 2015
The railroad was not built by a couple of guys swinging hammers.Wait a second.Actually, it was. Two guys and a hammer. One spike at a time. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat...Ok. Now add two more guys. And anot…
Starting Small - Scale Models of Our Designs
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Sep 30th 2015
Traveling with our product to shows and events around the country can be a bit of a challenge. For goodness sake, our work is not exactly small.So we take lots of pictures. But even that can gloss ove…
Stretching Our Thinking - New Designs
Sep 17th 2015
Some designs take longer to get to than others. Then one is a bit of a vintage concept from 2014 that has been hanging around for the better part of a year. The pieces were fashioned for the projec…
Timbering: Simple and basic design is timeless.
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Sep 16th 2015
That's a century of doing things pretty much the same way from the Industrial Age through the Digital Age. We spend a great deal of time making our designs simple - classic and timeless.That…
Porter's Friend Coat Rack
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Sep 3rd 2015
Some things just deserve to be seen, like the Stetson hat your father-in-law owned and your gear from Rail Yard Studios (not included) and gear from Mitchell Bat Co (blue cap pictured not in…
New Home for a Favorite Piece - Woodsmoor
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Sep 1st 2015
We love seeing what our friends do with our work, and our Avant Garde Bench gets that special treatment that makes us want to share.This one found its way to our friends at the applied craft…
Every Last Scrap - Going Green
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Aug 31st 2015
We committed ourselves to being environmentally responsible from the word go. That meant creating an eco-friendly product with a minimal carbon footprint, and that dedication extended itself to our wo…
Table Tennis Table from Rail Yard Studios
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Aug 27th 2015
Playing Games
We love getting to make things with the water jet.
Here's a short clip water-jetting the "netting" for the Click Clack Table Tennis Table headed for Jackson Hole, Wyoming and…
It's a hard job that they make look easy
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Jun 1st 2015
These guys spend all day out in the weather - hot or cold.
It's a hard job that they make look easy, but truth be told, this is real work.
Here we catch them bringing in a small portion of part…
Assembling the double track coffee table
Posted by Robert Hendrick on May 28th 2015
As the saying goes, simple isn't easy.
However, assembling our Double Track Coffee Table is about as close to easy as it gets. …
Railroad Jewelry
Nov 20th 2014
Yes, we call this work.Not our everyday gig for sure, but we do try new things from time to time that takes us away from the routine.Our jewelry line is a prime example of that. Each of these spi…