Custom Fabricator – Industrial Furnishings
Weighing in at a hefty 1600lbs, this slab steel bookcase integrates into this Ravenswood loft perfectly. Extending into the ceiling slots, the color and texture of the steel compliment the wood floors and exposed brick walls.
Size: 13ft tall, 88″ wide, 12″ deep
Materials: Steel
Style: Industrial
Rolling hills and cattle surround the remote Iowa residence. It’s peaceful, scenic and just the place to leg-up to this oversized liquor cabinet. Featuring a wine stem holder, wine rack, white oak shelving, foot rest and LED lights. Attention to detail at every turn, down to the countersunk bolts.
Size: 92″ wide, 40″ tall, 20″ deep
Materials: Steel, Hauberk mesh & white oak
Style: Western Industrial
The black lacquered sliding doors can reveal different scenes depending on the mood of it’s user. Designed and built for a teenager, these cubbies can hold his favorite and most prized memorabilia (along with a few books of course). It’s interactive and provides plenty of storage.
Size: 100″ tall, 52″ wide
Materials: Steel and wood
Style: Modern
Interior: M. Cohen Interior Design
This railing was intentionally designed to match the existing hardwood floor and overall space. Black-painted steel, braided stainless steel cables, and stained oak give a high-end look to a peaceful lake house. Sophisticated details like recessed mounting flanges in the handrail keep with the clean contemporary style. Simplicity and ease of installation were top of mind during the design phase as the homeowner elected to install it himself.
Size: 132″ length, 57″ wide, 36″ tall
Materials: Steel and Oak
Style: Contemporary Traditional
Tube frame construction clad with sheet steel, the seamlessly welded edges give this cabinet an ultra-refined look. The smooth metal and dark patina contrasts the bright, textured, and subtle color of the vinyl-wrapped drawers and panels. As a result, offering a level of sophistication not often seen. Soft-close glides gently tuck-in the deep drawers, specifically leaving a slight reveal within the smooth edge surrounds.
While most creations are Design/Build, some designers come to Bolt & Hide with a specific idea that needs fabrication.
Size: 60″ wide, 20″ deep, 66″ tall
Materials: Steel, solid maple vinyl-wrapped drawers
Style: Contemporary
Architect: Morgante Wilson Architects
The unusual staircase layout and client preference for a single, continuous railing required a complete custom solution. I ultimately recommended a slightly smaller diameter of tubing than originally specified. The intent was to not visually overwhelm the staircase presence, and still ensure a substantial feel in-hand. Meticulous measurements of the staircase’s compound angles were taken. Seven pieces were created and then fully welded together onsite. Handrail brackets provided by the homeowner secured it in place.
Size: 24ft
Materials: Painted steel tube
Style: Industrial
The trussed look of this custom wine rack is a nod to some of Chicago’s exposed frame architecture. Designed for maximum storage capacity in a narrow space, this piece draws the eye up to the room’s 9ft ceiling height but doesn’t visually compete with the cabinetry or windows on either side. Bottles slide easily into place on steel rods, accommodating most shapes and sizes. Cherry wood planks in the center display area match the kitchen cabinets.
Size: 92″ tall, 63 bottle capacity
Materials: Slab steel & cherry wood
Style: Industrial
Highly ornamental dark steel framing and glass will play up the vintage style of this versatile display cabinet. Glass shelving, sides and doors allow plenty of light to flood the upper portion, which contrast beautifully with a dark-patinated enclosed steel storage area below. This piece was a truly collaborative effort. The client shared several inspiration photos with me and through multiple conversations, I was able to determine what would suit him the best. Extracting details from each, the design became a totally unique piece that’s perfectly sized for the client’s space, style, and storage goals. The delicate framing and glass will be strong enough to support a robust display collection.
Size: 36″ wide, 14″ deep, 78″ tall
Materials: Steel & glass
Style: Light & bright vintage
Inspired by the grand proportions and perfect detailing of Italianate architecture, this multifunctional, vintage-inspired armoire is a signature piece. Hauberk mesh doors, custom-made drawer pulls, and bespoke hinges add tactile dimension. A shou sugi-ban treatment on the maple drawers keeps the coloring dark to contrast exposed welds while softening the overall steel encasement. Usage options abound thanks to the combination of adjustable shelving and drawers.
Size: 78″ tall, 26″ wide, 18″ deep
Materials: Steel, Hauberk mesh & maple wood
Style: Victorian Industrial
This piece’s beautiful metal detailing and blackened patina fits right in with the homeowners’ meticulously restored 1880’s house on the northside of Chicago. Designed to completely conceal a flat-screen TV, double-hinged doors wrap easily around the sides of the cabinet when the TV is in use. Accommodating modern technology in vintage homes can be a challenge; in this home, there was just one section of wall between two doors that was suitable for a TV. This piece was carefully designed to fit perfectly in that space whether the doors are open or not. A single steel-faced ash wood drawer adds additional storage.
Size: 48″ wide, 44″ tall, 18″ deep
Materials: Steel & ash wood
Style: 1880s vintage
