Posted on February 6, 2014 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

The Recycle Bin

“The Recycle Bin will be a great place to find unique and one of kind items!”

The Recycle Bin is the Hungarian Workshop‘s brand new category link within the Online Store section of our website. The Recycle Bin will mostly feature rare pieces that we might not make again or new house hold items that just don’t fall under the furniture category.

The whole reason The Recycle Bin got started was because with each barrel furniture project we made, we always ended up with just too much scrap. Most often some guys will collect the cut off pieces and take them home to use during BBQ-ing. The white oak burns hotter that other woods and it adds great flavor to most meats when used for smoking. However, even though a good amount of scrap wood was being used up, we were still coming up too much.

The simple answer was just to go ahead, bundle up the wood and sell it for burning and BBQ-ing. But, that just did not sit right with me because a lot of that wood still had so much character and history. It’s just seemed like shame just to burn them. A few days later I started playing with the left over material on my free time and come out with a few easy ideas the salvage more of the left over barrel pieces. Most of those items will be located and up for grabs in The Recycle Bin. Along with a few NEW kitchen utensils made from scraps left over from lumber yards and hardwood stores.

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As always, thank you for stopping by and have great day!

-Balazs Moldovan

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — 1 Comment

Barrel Furniture

Wine & Whiskey Barrel Furniture

Barrel furniture have been around for a very long time. But in the recent years many people have started to take a great interested in them. Whether you are a Wine enthusiast or a Whiskey advocate you will sure to find a piece that stands out and you’ll feel you must have.

Whiskey Barrel Furniture –

Whiskey Barrel Furniture are my favorite to make. From the shape of the barrels to the smell the wood gives off when making a new cut, I just love the material. Whiskey Barrels have come charred in the inside. The burnt wood is what give the whiskey its color and great taste. Once sanded down to smooth finish it leaves the nice dark black colors. The outside of the barrel will usually have a beautiful dark green and or brown patina. The American Oak that has been used for the past decade is fully aged and hardened in a way that you simply can not find any other kind of reclaimed material.

Wine Barrel Furniture –

Wine Barrel Furniture a very popular. Just about everyone adores the beautiful red, burgundy and purple colors that the wine stains the wood with. Often new clients assume we stain the furniture artificially with a chemical stain. Once they learn that it’s just from the actual wine they fall in love with them even more. The furniture pretty much sell them self at that point. The outside of the barrel typically will be a nice golden brown and light beige. The contrast between the two colors work together amazingly. Any Wine Barrel piece will definitely give a room a huge boost in brilliance.

Type of Barrel Furniture:

We carry quite a few new items now. It all started with out Adirondack style lounge chairs. In addition to them we made side tables & ottomans then we moved into coffee tables. The Bar stools, bar chairs and bar tables are a huge seller for pubs and restaurants. Eventually we ended with dinning tables and dining chairs. All of our products can be found on our website and are available in Wine and Whiskey Barrels.

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Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.

-Balazs Moldovan

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

Where can I order Whiskey Barrel tables and chairs?

Whiskey Barrel tables and chairs:

Many people for a while have been very interested and have been searching for the right Whiskey Barrel Furniture. Most common items are the Whiskey Barrel tables and chairs.

The Hungarian Workshop offers quite a few products that I am sure you will love. One of our biggest seller is the Whiskey Barrel Coffee Table. The entire table is made from genuine old and used whiskey barrels. A great feature is that you are able to open up the top and reveal a great amount of storage space inside! Once you own one of our pieces you will find high quality work that you will cherish for many years to come.

Next we have our most popular item the Whiskey Barrel Chair. This Adirondack style piece accounts for a large percent of our sales and pretty much the item that launched the Hungarian Workshop into full force. Each piece of barrel stave curve just enough where it seems it was always meant to be chair. Not to mention the great comfort that the curvature provides.

An excellent addition to any kitchen area is our Whiskey Barrel Dining Chairs. This Whiskey Barrel Chair show off a classic and stylish appearance while providing an interesting history which will leave guest talking. The charred inside of the barrel gets sanded down to a smooth and clean finish that brings an excellent contrast with every color in the room.

This Bar Chair is made completely out of Whiskey Barrels as well and it is able to swivel 360 degrees or 180 degrees memory swivel. The metal ring works as a foot rest while adding strength to the chairs lower frame. Because stainless steel hardware is used throughout the chair, it can be placed indoor and outdoor. Designed with comfort in mind the arm and back rest will keep you supported and relaxed for extended periods of time. Great for any type of bars, patio and decks.

This is just a very few of our great products that we offer. Be sure to browse around the site for additional Whiskey Barrel Tables and Chairs.

We are still offering big discounts on our Social Media websites: Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, Pinterest, etc.

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-Balazs

Posted on October 26, 2013October 26, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

Arrogant Bastard Ale!

A few weeks ago I had some free time to make this special side table for Stone Brewing Co.

“With all the past projects I had the opportunity to work with them on, I knew they would just love the Arrogant Bastard Ale barrel Side table!”

After doing four of their location with their own Whiskey Barrels turned into furniture, I felt like I owed Stone a quit a big thank you. After all, they pretty much kick started my whole business. The kind of credibility they have provided for me has been huge! And, the amount of business I received just from people seeing my work at their locations has been even bigger.

This isn’t going to be a long blog at all, but i just wanted to make sure you all get so see this piece. We are now discussing selling these table at couple of their location that have the a company store. I will keep new information posted on our site and our social media sites!

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Posted on October 3, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

Edible San Diego |Hungarian Workshop

The Hungarian Workshop will be featured with photos and an interview in Edible San Diego!

It all started around June when I decided to put a small add up in the window of People’s Market in Ocean Beach CA. A local grocery store that specializes in organic and healthy products. A few days later I received an email from a writer named Enrique Gili who works for, you guessed it Edible San Diego. We exchanged a few emails talking about the furniture and he mentioned that I would be an ideal candidate for a little interview. I was very excited and thrilled about the idea of having an actually interview in a magazine where I can tell the Hungarian Workshop’s story. Enrique said the article will not be published till late Fall and he will be in touch sometime before that.

Photo Shoot for Edible San Diego | Hungarian Workshop

Finally in mid September the I got call I was waiting for. Enrique and I met up in a local coffee shop that incidentally carried few of my chairs. I felt like it was the perfect place. It was a great feeling sharing my ups and downs and accomplishment with someone who paid so close attention and had so many questions. After we fished, Enrique asked me to send him a few photos in case the editor wants to include one along with the article. I said no problem I have plenty of photos and also friends who would love to shoot new pictures.

A week went by and I was just setting up a meeting to take a couple pictures when I received a call from Edible San Diego saying that the articles will be a bit bigger and now they are sending me one of their personnel photographers. Next thing I know we are at the shop with lights and cameras shooting hundreds of photos!

Be sure to keep an eye out for the Hungarian Workshop in the next few issues of Edible San Diego.

We are still offering big discounts on our Social Media websites: Facebook, Twitter, Etsy and etc.

Thank you for visiting the Hungarian Workshop and be sure to check back often and sign up for our newsletter and receive even bigger discounts.

-Balazs

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

Oak Garden Furniture – Timeless And Gorgeous

The “New” yet “Old” oak garden furniture are huge hit around the country! Made from Wine & Whiskey Barrel, will be an excellent conversation piece for years to come.

Oak garden furniture have been around for many many years, but not like this. The concept of recycling and re-purposing material is making a huge come back. And what better way to do something good for the environment than reusing material like wood. Preventing the chopping down more trees that have been around for decades is always a big plus. The Hungarian Workshop has up-cycled well over 200 barrels so far and there is no sign on slowing down. In fact it feels just like the beginning with a tremendous head start while having a great company by our side support us: Stone Brewing Company!

More often than not you will see Wine and Whiskey Barrels for sale as planter boxes. That is another alternative to reusing the material, however that will only last so long. People tend to forget that White Oak is very hardy wood with a lot of great characteristics which is why it makes works great for to be oak garden furniture.

White Oak is highly weather proof and resistant to rot. Hence why it has been used to make barrel for last hundreds of years. The aged wood is very dense and hard while not too hard on tools and sands with a bit of ease. No need for staining or a varnish finish because the natural patina’s left behind from wineries and distilleries say so much more while preserving its unique history.

We are still offering big discounts on our Social Media websites.

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Thank you for visiting the Hungarian Workshop and be sure to check back often and sign up for our newsletter and receive even bigger discounts.

-Balazs

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

Whiskey Barrel Furniture at Stone Brewing Company

“We received another large order from Stone Brewing Company, there will be three more locations with our furniture.”

This was definitely a great birthday! Last Thursday on the 22nd, Stone Brewing Company sent the Hungarian Workshop a truck full of Whiskey Barrels. Usually we do the pick up our self, but this time there was just too much for us the handle alone. I literately had to get another storage unit just for Stone’s barrel. There will be some busy weeks ahead!

It all started when I received an email from Stone Brewing Company asking me if I have made any tables yet. Luckily it was a perfect timing because I just finished up Wine & Whiskey Barrel Dining Chairs and Bar Stools. Therefore I was just in the middle of designing some new tables to go with them!

I sent over an email with links to my new items available for sale and next thing I knew we were discussing have a truck bring me 50 barrels! First thing I did I went out and got another storage place to receive such a big shipment. I already have a storage unit full of Wine Barrel Staves and there was just no more room. Ha-ha! The best part was that the truck was scheduled to arrive on my birthday, which made a hell of a proud day for me. I have done plenty of work with Stone Brewing Company but this would be the first time they sent me an actually Stone semi truck full of Whiskey Barrels!

Unloading all the Whiskey Barrels went very smoothly, thanks to the driver who was very helpful. The storage unit was pretty much completely full and had an amazing aroma of old Whiskey Barrels. As soon as we were done unloading, I was ready to sit back and enjoy a delicious Stone beer and relax for the rest of the day. Right now the Hungarian Workshop has some very busy weeks ahead but don’t hesitate to order anything you like. We are still offering big discounts on our Social Media websites.

Facebook, Twitter, Etsy and etc.

Thank you for visiting the Hungarian Workshop and be sure to check back often and sign up for our newsletter.

-Balazs

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

New Wine and Whiskey Barrel Furniture | The Hungarian Workshop

Our Brand New Wine and Whiskey barrel furniture:

Last month I finally had a chance to catch up with all my orders and I made sure to use my time wisely. I’m glad that I did because as of right now we already have more orders coming in from all over the country. I just want to thank everyone who has been supporting the Hungarian Workshop and or have also been a customer of ours. I could’t have come this far with out their help. And now i would like to present to you for the first time our new line of Dining Chairs and Bar stools!

Wine Barrel Dining Room Chairs

Although these chairs are designed to with stand an excessive amount of weight, they still maintains plenty of elegant features while keeping their semi rustic charm. Because of the barrel’s natural curves, the seat and back rest will allow you to remain in comfort. All the colors and patinas left behind are from the wine and coopers are original that will give each chair its very own characteristics.

Whiskey Barrel Dining Room Chair

If you are looking for a unique but traditional presentation of a dining room chair look no further! This Whiskey Barrel Chair show off a classic and stylish appearance while providing an interesting history which will leave guest talking. The charred inside of the barrel gets sanded down to a smooth and clean finish that brings an excellent contrast with every colors.

Wine & Whiskey Barrel Bar Stools with Memory Swivel

An important design element in these bar stools are stability and strength. Using the barrel’s old ring as a footrest ads personality while creating a strong foundation for the base. The seat has a curvature on both axis which is a great quality for comfort. A very pleasant attribute is that the bar stool features a 180 Degree Memory Swivel that will allow you to rotate with ease and self re-position when not in use.

All of our Wine Barrels are found locally in Sunny San Diego and through out all of California’s famous wine countries. The Whiskey Barrels we get from famous local breweries and others we transport in from the Kentucky, where Bourbon is born.

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Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.

-Balazs Moldovan

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

Adirondack Cottage Style Furniture

New Cottage Style Furniture by The Hungarian Workshop

Last week we received a huge shipment of Wine barrel staves for absolutely free! In the next few weeks I will be designing some new Cottage Style Furniture and will be offering coupon codes to go along with them. Follow us on Facebook to get additional special deals!

If you are seeking for Adirondack Cottage Style Furniture then you have came to the right place. Our most popular and best seller items are the Wine & Whiskey barrel furniture. Here in sunny San Diego we can get our hands on some excellent barrels from local wineries and breweries. All of our barrel furniture are 100% handcrafted from French & American White Oak, with stainless steel hardware and a Teak Oil finish.

Wine Barrel Furniture:

Our Wine Barrel Furniture are made typically from made from French Oak, but occasionally I come across barrels that are Hungarian Oak. Finding Hungarian Oak Barrels can be a rare find however when I do, I truly feel like I was meant to be doing. Almost all barrel’s inside will have a red,burgundy and purple color left behind from the staining of the wine it contained preciously. The barrel stave’s curve contour very well to your body and provides excellent support through out.

Whiskey Barrel Furniture:

The Whiskey Barrel Furniture line is a huge seller locally & nation wide. Even have a couple items in Europe and up in Canada. When distilleries finishes assembling the barrel, they burn the inside to a heavy toasted char. Which gives the whiskey its great taste and color. Once the wood is sanded down the outside will usually have a dark brown with black markings or a unique greenish camo like colors with the inside completely black.

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As always, thank you for stopping by the Hungarian Workshop and check back often to see our new products and deal we have to offer.

-Balazs Moldovan

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Balazs Moldovan — Leave a comment

Whiskey Barrel Coffee Table

“This whiskey barrel coffee table is one of my newest and most favorite creation!”

Having recently finished up a large order of Whiskey Barrel Chairs for Stone Brewing Company, I had more than plenty of Whiskey Barrel tops & bottoms. Not wanting to throw them away even thought most of them were warped and made from small individual pieces, I got to thinking. Literately I had over 100 tops, multiple piles over 6-7 feet tall of great American White Oak. With not a whole bunch of options I realized I needed to offer a second kind of whiskey barrel coffee table.

“Made only from used Whiskey Barrels. Every inch shows great character & a unique history.”

I really like the concept of using a barrel half like the other Wine & Whiskey Coffee Table but I wanted to utilize the empty space inside. First I thought about just flipping the barrel right side up from the other design, but right away I realized it will be way too similar. I want to offer multiple options to my customers therefore I went with the horizontal cut. This way the table will provide a larger surface area and more space inside. Plus now you can choose from a round or a square table.

Whiskey Barrel Coffee Table Inside

The most important fact about this table is that it’s 100% made from used Whiskey Barrels. The top is made from several barrel heads. Over 50 pieces are joined together to create a nice big table surface. It has a black patina because the inside of the Whiskey Barrels get charred to give the whiskey its great taste and color. The underside has a very neat look because some of the old marking and dates are still visible. The barrel body was taken apart completely then cleaned and assembled back together.

Be sure to fallow us on Facebook , Twitter, Pinterest and sign up for our monthly news letter to receive coupon codes that will save you BIG!!!

As always, thank you for stopping by the Hungarian Workshop and check back often to see our new products and deal we have to offer.

-Balazs Moldovan