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Recycled Wine Barrel Furniture

“We have been making recycled Wine Barrel Furniture for over 2 years now and California’s love them. Perfect for indoor and outdoor use!”

Recycled Wine Barrel Furniture

When was the last time you have seen furniture like this made from old and used wine barrels? Most often you’ll find a few simple stools and end tables that are pretty but don’t really capture your eyes. Here are the Hungarian Workshop we try to take it to next level where high quality craftsmanship meets with one of a kind designs.

Wine Barrel Bench - Recycled Wine Barrel FurnitureWe receive our barrel from all over the country but most often our source is just a little bit north from us in sunny San Diego. We have a great deal of vineyards locally that flourish with all sorts of delicious wines. Which is perfect for us because all great wines come from a well aged French, American or even Hungarian White Oak barrels.

Our Online Store features a wide variety of Recycled Wine Barrel Furniture along with plenty of goodies in the Recycle Bin. We have plenty of chairs, tables, barstools and benches.

Whiskey Barrel Platter - Recycled Wine Barrel Furniture All of out products are made from the best quality material and we ensure their durability by using stainless steel hardware throughout. All major joints are supported with stainless steel clips that will prevent any extensive movement. Then we finish off our Recycled Wine Barrel Furniture with Brazilian Rosewood Oil which inhibit moisture and sunlight from doing considerable damage when or if kept outdoors.

We have shipped our Recycled Wine Barrel Furniture all over the nation and even to a few different countries. The Hungarian Workshop recently signed a deal with The Wine Enthusiast as well and we will be featured on their fall catalog later this year. Please feel free to browse around our website and if you have any question please contact us.

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-Balazs Moldovan

 

 

 

 

 

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Whiskey Barrel Furniture Ideas

“One of Southern California’s best barrel furniture manufacturer and designer,the Hungarian Workshop has plenty of whiskey barrel furniture ideas to show you.”

Whiskey Barrel Furniture in San DiegoLet me guess, you just got your hands on a premium whiskey barrel  and now your are thinking about making something out of it. Excellent! The art of up cycling should be embraced by others. It’s is perfect way of doing something positive for the environment and an easy way to obtain a great hobby. Whether you are a beginner or an expert woodworker, using reclaimed material will arise new challenges.

In this blog I will show you a few of my whiskey barrel furniture ideas which you can use as a start in your own project’s plan. I won’t cover all designs but I encourage you too check out my site anyway and share it with anyone who enjoys Wine & Whiskey Barrel creations.

The Adirondack Chair

This is by far the most common project because we are all familiar with the style. This chair requires to use 90% of a full barrel and has minimal amount precision cuts. This an ideal plan for you if you have made an Adirondack chair before and I guarantee you won’t have any troubles.

Whiskey Barrel Coffee Table

Whiskey Barrel Table IdeasNow I am sure you have seen this concept as well. By cutting the barrel in half you create a perfect storage space which most homes could always use a little more of. There are very simple ways to make this design but I highly recommend using as much barrel wood as you can. Occasionally you will see craftsman mixing other type of wood with barrel and I feel that kind of takes away from the art. However when it comes to making a table top I do myself ideally use well seasoned white oak. It’s the same type of wood as the barrel and I won’t have to worry about seems opening up from undried material.

Cutting Boards and Platters

Whiskey Barrel Platter If you work with barrels regularly, you will most likely have some extra lids and staves left over. Small projects can be very fun especially when you can make something within a shorter period of time. You never want to lose interest in what you are working on so small items can be a good way to open up new doors to creativity.

Rule Of Thumb

CHAIR: When you are making a chairs it isn’t structurally sound unless you can lean back on its hind legs and rock back and forth.  It’s the best way to test for high quality since someone will always do it.

TABLE: Use the best quality seasoned wood for the table top. Any tight joints and flat surface will want to move around and a project can be a bust within a few month. Same goes for cutting boards, be sure to dry out the barrel wood fully before glueing anything up.

Well I hope this little blog got your brain filling up with a few of your own ideas. Always remember to be safe, wear eye protection and have fun.

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-Balazs Moldovan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Whiskey Barrel Platter

“The Whiskey Barrel Platter can can be used to display any kind of arrangements.”

Whiskey Barrel PlatterThis platter is made completely from reclaimed Whiskey Barrels. The staves that are joined together have slight curve which creates the ideal surface any king of arrangements. The base is made from old whiskey barrel tops and bottoms. Will make a great center pieces for any whiskey enthusiast. Finished with Mineral Oil and Bees Wax.

Whiskey Barrel Platter

A few month ago when I purchased a full truck load of Whiskey Barrels ,I kind of had a hunch that I will have plenty of extra material for new project. That is why last week I went on a mission to come out with a few small products that can be sold at a lower cost to ensure not wasting any left over staves.

Whiskey Barrel PlatterSurprisingly it wasn’t too hardtop think of what I wanted to be selling, however to make my product stand out was a little trickier. Once I made my cutting boards, bottle openers and coasters, I thought about something more of a display item.

For this Whiskey Barrel Platter design I figured to stay simple to make sure it will be obvious where the material came from. When designing smaller house hold items I find it very important to show of the material authenticity. This can be hard when there isn’t much surface area.

The Whiskey Barrel Platter is ready to be purchased in the Recycle Bin section of the online store. 

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-Balazs Moldovan

 

 

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Wine Enthusiast

“We are now a featured vendor on the Wine Enthusiast”

wine enthusiastA few months ago the Hungarian Workshop was contacted by the Wine Enthusiast. They found our line of furniture very beautiful and they thought it will be a great addition to their listings. The Wine Enthusiast is very a popular and recognizable company. Anyone who enjoys a nice glass of red or white has browsed through their catalogs at least once. Whether it’s furniture, house ware or any other type of accessory, you will sure to find it at wineenthusiast.com

Wine Set Now Also Available at the Wine Enthusiast

The Story

This year in April we signed up whit the Wine Enthusiast and it feels fantastic! Having my Wine & Whiskey Barrel furniture on their website is another huge milestone for the Hungarian Workshop. Few of the biggest names who we do business with so far are Stone Brewing Company, Whole Foods Market and Cleveland Art. Now, with the Wine Enthusiast under our belt I can’t imagine what other major named company might want us next.

NEW Whiskey Barrel Lounge ChairThe best part about this deal is that a couple of our items will also be featured in their upcoming fall catalog! Our Wine Barrel Bar Chair, Whiskey Barrel Adirondack Chair and the Whiskey Barrel Skateboard will be huge hit. We sent over a couple sample pieces for them to photograph and I just can’t wait to see them on paper. As for as Im concerned there will be some busy days coming up this year and I am happy to have a helping hand.

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If you would like any additional information from the Hungarian Workshop about any of our furniture please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.

-Balazs Moldovan

 

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Reclaimed Barrel Furniture

“Reclaimed Barrel Furniture are now on sale. Sign up for our news letter to receive your special coupon codes to save big.”

Whiskey Barrel Lounge Chair/ Reclaimed Barrel Furniture by the Hungarian WorkshopWelcome to the hungarian Workshop! We have been manufacturing Reclaimed Barrel Furniture for the past few years and the company has been growing bigger and bigger ever since. A few of our biggest clients include Whole Foods Market, Cleveland Art and Stone Brewing Company. Our line of furniture include chairs, tables, bar stool and few other unique items. Our top seller is the Wine & Whiskey Barrel Adirondack Chairs which we have made well over 280 of. Since we’re located in sunny San Diego our company big boost in acquiring barrels because of vast variety of vineyards and breweries. So feel free to browse our online store and if you have any question please don’t hesitate contact us. (hungarianworkshop@gmail.com)

Here are a few of our most popular items:

Whiskey Adirondack Barrel Chair The Whiskey Barrel Adirondack chiar is loved by everyone. These chairs make wonderful gifts and will look great in any house hold. Each one is handmade with quality craftsmanship and with attention to detail. All the barrel staves are curved just the right amount which provides excellent support through out your entire body.

The Whiskey Barrel Lounge Chair  (picture in top left corner) is designed simply for relaxing. Whether you’re reading a book, playing on your mobile device or just enjoying your favorite whiskey, this is one lounge chair you won’t want get out of.

Wine Barrel Bar Table by the Hungarian WorkshopOur Wine Barrel Bar Tables are designed with style, elegance and charm in mind. This unique hour glass shape gives this pieces a very sleek and attractive appearance that everyone will sure to admire.

We have plenty more varieties of Reclaimed Barrel Furniture made from both Wine and Whiskey in our online store section of our website. Please go ahead and browse around and if you need any additional information about any of our pieces let us know.

While you are here, also take a look at our Recycling Bin section to see what new rare items we have featured in there.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day.

-Balazs Moldovan

 

 

 

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NEW Whiskey Barrel Lounge Chair

“The NEW Whiskey Barrel Lounge Chair is here!”

The NEW Whiskey Barrel Lounge ChairThis is true and now you can be the first one to own the NEW Whiskey Barrel Lounge Chair. If you already an owner of a Hungarian Workshop product you definitely don’t want to miss out on our latest creation.

Made completely out of old Whiskey Barrels, (as usual) this lounge chair is designed simply for relaxing. Ideal for any room in the house and can be a beautiful piece in the office to impress clients and co-workers. Each chair is handcrafted with care and finished with high quality Brazilian Rosewood Oil to bring out the wood’s natural patinas while protecting it. Whether you’re reading a book, playing on your mobile device or just enjoying your favorite whiskey, this is one lounge chair you won’t want get out of.

Whiskey Barrel Lounge Chair | Hungarian WorkshopThis chairs designed actually plays a pretty important roll for my company, the Hungarian Workshop. When we construct our Whiskey Barrel Furniture we usually are left with a whole bunch of the smaller 1.5″ wide staves that we couldn’t use. By using mostly our thin left overs, I improved material usage and profit margins. YAY!

I Once I started playing around getting the seating in correct shape I was aiming for, the rest then just started falling into right place. By using one or two design elements from our other pieces I was able to create a sturdy foundation that can with stand very heavy loads. Surprisingly I didn’t even try to draw anything down or start at any standard measurements. Most often when I try to do that, the whole plan goes up in smoke and I end up free handing everything. Sometime this method works great however the finished product can be so different you may find a completely new piece starring back at you.

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Whole Planet Foundation

“Whole Planet Foundation ’s mission is poverty alleviation through microcredit in communities around the world that supply Whole Foods Market stores with products.”

Their Approach

Whole Planet Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization established by Whole Foods Market. They provide grants to microfinance institutions in Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East. Who in turn develop and offer microenterprise loan programs, training and other financial services to the self-employed poor.

Founded

Whole Planet Foundation was born out of Whole Foods Market’s desire to give something back to those who have helped them succeed. While focusing on the persistent problem of world poverty and hunger. The foundation was formed with the entrepreneurial spirit of Whole Foods Market in partnership with Professor Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank, co-recipients of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

Whole Planet Foundation - Donated Wine Barrel Chair | Hungarian WorkshopThe Charity Event

Yesterday the Hungarian Workshop donated a Wine Barrel Chair and a Whiskey Barrel Skateboard to a Whole Planet Foundation fund raiser. The event took place at Hess Brewing Company in North Park, San Diego. The whole place was jam pack with good people, great beer, delicious food and live music. It was basically a fun party that I’m glad I was apart of.

Whole Planet Foundation charity event at Hess Brewing Co. | Hungarian WorkshopThe items we donated sold very well, it was exciting to see people have a bidding war over something I made. The Whiskey Barrel Skateboard was something that people who don’t even skateboard wanted. A unique piece like that usually brings people to take second look. The Wine Barrel Chair was the hot ticket item of the night and it sold for 4 times the amount from the starting price!

Over all it was a great time with huge turnout of people. Next year I’ll be prepared to donate more items and put the word out for the Whole Planet Foundation.

 

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-Balazs Moldovan

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How to care for wine barrel furniture

“Restore and learn how to care for wine barrel furniture the right way.”

The Wine Barrel Love Seat (How to care for wine barrel furniture) - Hungarian WorkshopTaking care of outdoor furniture doesn’t have to be a hassle. Most importantly if you keep up with a simple maintanace routine, the job should never turn into a long weekend chore. In this “How to care for wine barrel furniture” blog I will go over a couple maintenance techniques, what products to use and the ideal places to keep your Wine or Whiskey Barrel furniture during the seasons to minimize the ware and tare.

Oil Finish

With our barrel furniture I use an oil finish. Brazilian Rosewood Oil by a company called Penofin to be exact. An oils finish will absorb into the wood and protect from the inside. I find this to be the best because of the simple application and great protection it provides. Not to mention, 90% of my customers like a natural kind of finish with no glossy surfaces. Any oil finish (Teak Oil, Tung Oil Linseed Oil, etc.) will work well as long as you apply it periodically. The rule of thumb I go by is when water stops beading up on the woods surface, the wood starts to gray or when it feels dry to the touch, then it is time for a fresh coat. You can apply oils with a brush, rag or sprayer. Just be sure to wipe away the extra build up.

Whiskey Barrel Bench (How to care for wine barrel furniture) - Hungarian WorkshopVarnish

When you use a varnish maintenance is very very low. Pretty much once you apply it, you most likely won’t have to do anything for minimum a year. But in reality, that depends on the type of varnish you go with. If you decide to go this route I recommend using a heavy duty marine varnish (Sikkens, Man-O-War. etc.) for maximum durability, because when it’s finally time to re-finish the furniture there will be a lot of sanding. The last thing you want to is to go through this process often. Different type of varnishes are available and all home improvement centers and boating stores. Since I pretty much never use this stuff I highly encourage you to go online and see what others prefer and use.

Whiskey Barrel Furniture (How to care for wine barrel furniture) - Hungarian WorkshopLocation

Where you keep your barrel furniture is very important when it comes to the life expectancy of the product. Obviously keeping them indoors away from any weathering is the best. When you place them outside be sure to put them in a covered patio area with minimal sun shine. Be aware that the sun will always do far more damage than rain because white oak is naturally durable agains moisture. (Hence the reason why it’s used in barrel making) Keeping them off grass that get water a lot is vital. Many lawn furniture will start rotting on the bottom from being in a spot where it can never fully dry. If you happen live in an area where there is harsh winters, think putting the furniture in storage or buying a cover for season.

If you have any other question about how to care for wine barrel furniture please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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30%off/winebarstool/bmg -use this code to save on wine barrel barstools.

-Balazs Moldovan

 

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Whiskey Barrel Chairs at Cleveland Art

“Whiskey Barrel Chairs are now again available for purchase at two Cleveland Art locations in Los Angeles. Check them out while they are in stock!”

Whiskey Barrel Chair in Cleveland ArtJust finished driving back from Cleveland Art in Los Angeles, where I dropped off eight brand new Whiskey Barrel Adirondack Chairs. Cleveland Art is an awesome store that sells very unique furniture which you just can’t find anywhere else. Along with many beautiful Hand Blown lighting fixtures that is made by the owner and employees. With two locations in Los Angeles it is the must see destination. (606 N. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA  90036 and 110 N. Santa Fe Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Whiskey Barrel Chair in the big city! | Hungarian WorkshopI meat the owner of Cleveland Art, Jason Wein over a year ago who I have been doing business with ever since. For the past I have been suppling the store with my Wine and Whiskey Barrel furniture. The Whiskey Barrel Chairs have been a huge hit in Los Angeles. ( I wonder if any big celebrities have ever purchased my one of my chairs, ha.) My up-cycled Whiskey Barrel Chairs seem to be a perfect fir for their stores because most the items they sell have an amazing history behind them. It is very popular with many interior designers to go out and find distinctive conversation pieces for their customers. Especially now days because going Green is practiced by much more people.

My company the Hungarian Workshop has been growing bigger and bigger every month. With Stone Brewing Company under our belt and with a few internet sites who also sells our products, has pushed sales way up! Building a brand can take a very long time and I am just glad to have meat all the right people who have been supporting me and the Hungarian Workshop.

“Be sure to visit one of Cleveland Art’s stores and Stone Brewing Co. and try out one of our chairs today.”

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-Balazs Moldovan

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3D Cutting Boards

“Found a new artist who has a great talent making beautiful 3D Cutting Boards!”

3D Cutting Board | Hungarian WorkshopThe new 3D Cutting Board design will make everyone take a second glance just to make sure their eyes weren’t playing tricks. This complex arrangement of pieces takes a precise layout to get that great three dimensional illusion. It can be a bit time consuming but definitely worth the time and patients. Serving delicious cheeses and wine on a 3D Cutting Board during your next get together will ensure that it’s a wonderful conversation piece.

3D Cutting Boards will come in many shapes and sizes, but for now since this is the first one we have for sale I will only cover this specific one. The featured board here is made out of Padauk & Euro Beach Wood. Padauk has a very unique reddish orange coloration and is moderately heavy, strong, and stiff, with exceptional stability. It’s a popular hardwood among hobbyist woodworkers. Beech is typically a pale cream color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue. Grain is straight, with a fine to medium uniform texture.

One of the main and most important part about these pieces are that they are also have been up-cycled! If you ever get a chance to go to a lumber yard you will be pleasantly surprised to see what great material makes it into the cull bin. Often woodworkers will need only certain amount of material and they may cut off a foot or two and leave it behind for artists who just happen to have a great idea.

Be sure to visit back soon and keep an eye out of what new items may show up in the Recycle Bin. Don’t forget to sign up for our online news letter to receive coupon codes and new product information.

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-Balazs Moldovan