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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

Wine Barrel Dining Chair - The Hungarian WorkshopAlthough 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

Whiskey Barrel Dining Room ChairsIf 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.

Whiskey Barrel Bar Stool by The Hungarian Workshop Wine Barrel Bar Stool | Hungarian Workshop

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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-Balazs Moldovan

 

 

 

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Whiskey Barrel Coffee Table

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

Whiskey Barrel Coffee TableHaving 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 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.

Whiskey Barrel Coffee Table

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-Balazs Moldovan

 

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Whiskey Barrel Adirondack Chair Featured on HGTV-Gardens

5 Awesome HGTV Adirondack Chairs!

 

Whiskey Barrel Chair featured on HGTV Adirondack Chairs article. Last week I received an email from a representative from HGTV Gardens. He mentioned they were interested in using our Whiskey Barrel Adirondack Chair for on of their upcoming articles. This was the second time HGTV has contacted the Hungarian Workshop and as always I was thrilled and ready help them in anyway they needed. After filling out the picture release form and provide them with a few photos, there wasn’t much to do but wait.

Whiskey Barrel Chair | Hungarian WorkshopAfter a while I thought they weren’t going to use my chair for their article. But its not like I was upset, it had happened before where HGTV contacted the Hungarian Workshop and we never made it into the spot light. I was just thrilled to know that I was doing something right where a big company like them were able to find me. After all it just comes to show you how important social media marketing and the right SEO can do for your business!

So last week I was just going on with my usual business making Wine & Whiskey Barrel Furniture. Thinking another great opportunity has passed us by. Then it happened, I received the email saying “you’re in!”. The Hungarian Workshop’s Whiskey Barrel Adirondack Chair has  made it into the top 5 that they chose.

Click here to see the article on HGTV Adirondack Chair.

Whiskey Barrel Chair | Hungarian Workshop

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-Balazs Moldovan

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Stone Brewery Liberty Station

Stone Brewery Liberty Station - Just another fun day in Whiskey Barrel Chairs Stone Brewery Liberty Station – Just another fun day

Today was nice and relaxing day for the Hungarian Workshop. The best part was that it ended at out favorite place, Stone Brewery Liberty Station! No matter how hard the day was, as long as it leads to relaxing in a Whiskey Barrel Chair and enjoying a high quality beer; it is OK with us!

Wine Barrel Chairs at Makers Place San Diego California

The day started out with an open house at Makers Place San Diego CA. It is a workshop where I do all my work and has helped me fast forward this business. Its has been just over a year since I joined the felicity. The entire shop has pretty much kick started the Hungarian Workshop and has turned it to where it is today. During the open house I had a chance to meet and talk to potential customers which is always exciting. Communicating and connecting with people  is very fun especially when they are thrilled about our products. A great benefit was I had a chance to network and meet some people who work at different wineries. Finding a another good source for material is definitely a plus when it comes to this business. Locating barrels can be a pain in the butt when you cant find them, so whenever we have a chance to meet a new supplier we don’t let it slip through.

After the open house at Makers Place it was time to head over to the local hang out: Stone Brewery Liberty Station. Even on a Sunday afternoon the place is was full and busy. Having a place so close by that carries my line of  Whiskey Barrel furniture is amazing!!! Anytime I want come by and see happy faces in my chairs, this is the place to be.

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The Perfect Fathers Day Gifts

The perfect fathers day gifts can be hard to find sometimes. But if you know your dad enjoys some whiskey or a nice bottle a wine from time to time, than I encourage you to take a look at our reclaimed Wine & Whiskey Barrel Furniture. Every piece you’ll find in our shop is available in both wine or whiskey and are handmade from 100% reclaimed wood.

Whiskey Barrel Chair by the Hungarian Workshop are great fathers day gifts
The Perfect Fathers Day Present for all Dads.

Whiskey Barrel Chairs can be amazing fathers day gifts. They aren’t just for the whiskey enthusiast, they are ideal for anyone who loves handcrafted and reclaimed furniture that can represent their taste & style. Often our Whiskey Barrel Furniture are a huge seller for decks, yards and patios. The Teak Oil finish prevents the harmful UV rays from fading the patinas and locks out moisture from with in the oak itself.  These chairs can also be a great addition to any office or living room where they will be an excellent conversation piece for friends and family. In the end of the day no matter who your father is, you can be sure all dads will love and appreciate a strong and hardy American Oak chair made out of old Whiskey Barrels.

Wine Barrel Furniture than everyone will enjoy.
All Dads will love the great colors and style of a Wine Barrel chair.

Wine Barrel Furniture are also another great Fathers Day gift idea. Because wine is drank by so many people you can be sure that just about every one will love the furniture. Wine barrel furniture offers a large variety of colors. Deep purples, burgundy and an assorted combination of reds are most frequent. The barrels are made from French Oak are highly resistant moisture and most elements of the outdoors. The chairs have a nice, wide opening and the seats slant just the right amount without feeling like you are sitting on the floor. All the barrel staves curve to contour your body, providing excellent support throughout.

 

If you would like to buy some furniture from The Hungarian Workshop type in one of these coupon codes and save big!!!

  1.  10%OFF/BGM-Use this code to save 10% on your entire purchase.
  2. SAVEME$300/BGM- Use this coupon code if you are spending $2000 or more to save $300.
  3. SAVEME$200W.B.C.T/BGM- Use this code when you buy our Wine Barrel Coffee Table to save $200. Five codes available.

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-Balazs Moldovan

 

 

 

 

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Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel Skateboard

Whiskey Barrel Skateboard | Hungarian Workshop
Whiskey Barrel Skateboard

Living by the beach for the past 2 years has been amazing. Here in sunny San Diego we are blessed with great weather all year around. One of the perks of living in a smaller community is that you get to walk around more often. Plus parking can be a pain in the butt so why bother. A few weeks ago couple of buddies of mine bought skateboards to get around town a little faster. Right of way I was intrigued, after all I enjoy surfing why not try it on land. Not wanting just to buy one, I turned to my creative side.

Since I have been reclaiming, re-purposing & up-cycling material for furniture for over a year now, I thought this could be a whole new chapter.

Having some extra material left over from making our Whiskey Barrel Chairs, I had a wild idea to use some to make this very fun Whiskey Barrel Skateboard. The Whiskey Barrel Staves create a unique curve from front to back and from side to side as well. Allowing you to maneuver around with easy. The board it self is very heavy duty, after all it is made from American White Oak. The material has been getting stronger and harder from it’s previous life of holding Whiskey for many many years. The top side of the board is pure black because of the charring the distilleries have to do to give the Whiskey its great taste and colors. The Whiskey Barrel Skateboard’s length is about 34 inches and 8-9 inches wide. The front end is cut to slight curve and bull nosed for a smooth finish. The back end is left as is to show of the barrel’s chime & croze to ensure easy distinction of what the board used to be.

I will have some more photos of this product up on our site soon. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Thank you and have a great day.

-Balazs Moldovan

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Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station

Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station | Hungarian Workshop
Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station

The time is finally here. The time when we’ll have an amazing brewery close enough to our homes where we we can even walk to. Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station will be opening their doors on May 15th. Now I won’t have to driving 40 minutes to enjoy a delicious Stone Smoked Porter, while relaxing in a Whiskey Barrel Chair that the beer actually came from – that I made! 🙂

It has been just over a year since I started working with this great brewery. With three of their locations under my belt so far (Stone Brewing Co. Escondido, Oceanside and Stone Farm) and next week Liberty Station, I feel very privileged to work such incredible company. I dropped off 10 Whiskey Barrel Chairs yesterday and I already have an order of 10 more.

Barrel Chairs at Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station | Hungarian Workshop

Stone Brewing Company at Liberty Station is going to be huge. While I was dropping of the chairs I had the chance to walk around and explore little. The main restaurant design looks wonderful. Even with a high ceiling and giant stones around, the room feels warm and cozy. The bar has these great glass top tables that have a little stream running through underneath. Very unique. There is also Bocce Ball courtyard which will be very fun for everyone who likes to have a drink and play games with their friends. Speaking of fun, wait until see the bathrooms. I guarantee you’ll do a double take right when you enter!  The weird thing was, the entire place wasn’t even complete yet. There were still fork lifts and men setting in these gigantic boulders in the main outdoor section. Can’t wait to fill up that part with chairs and tables. I also heard something about a movie theater! I would love to talk more about Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station however I don’t want to spoil any other surprises.
Three Whiskey Barrel Chairs at Stone Brewing Company Liberty Station | Hungarian Workshop

The bottom line is, this place will be far more than just your average brewery and restaurant. With all these amenities you and your friends will be entertained for hours and you wont want to leave. I encourage you to go check it out and drink a beer in our chairs.

Cheers,

-Balazs Moldovan

Our Latest Whiskey Barrel Chair # 141I'm making the delivery the casual way.

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  2. SAVEME$300/BGM- Use this coupon code if you are spending $2000 or more to save $300.
  3. SAVEME$200W.B.C.T/BGM- Use this code when you buy our Wine Barrel Coffee Table to save $200. Five codes available.

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Things to consider when buying patio furniture

 Whiskey Barrel Patio Furniture | Chair & Ottoman Well it is now towards the end of April and hopefully everyone is about to receive their tax refunds. Often this is the time when people start thinking about buying new patio furniture for the warm weather that’s approaching.

A few things to consider when buying patio furniture are: 

  • Location – Where you are planing to keep the new patio furniture will always help determining what type you are looking for.
  • Material – Wood, metal, plastic, wicker, fabric, etc. Now days there are many option available that you can choose from.
  • Weather – Factoring in the local weather will be a big help. However, don’t let it steer you away from the type you really want.
  • Quality – When we make a purchase we always want the best products out there. Buying good quality furniture will ensure longevity and for you to get your money’s worth.
  • Expense – The price can change anyone’s mind in an instant. We all want to save money but most of the time going the cheap route will just end up costing you more.
  • Design/Style – Keep an open mind when in search. Don’t judge books by their cover. I know that sounds cliche but thinking out side of the box is the best way to discover new things.

The Wine Barrel Love Seat | Hungarian Workshop

The good news is that if you are thinking about buying some of our Wine or Whiskey Barrel furniture they will meet these qualifications. You might think I am just saying that because I’m trying to make a sale. However, if you read further along I will go through the list and tell you why.

When it comes to Location, Weather & Material our barrel chairs will do great because Wine and Whiskey barrels are made out of White Oak. French (Wine) and American (Whiskey) Oak has great durability and it almost waterproof. It has exceptional resistant to wear and the heartwood is great against decay. The wood displays medium movement while in service. As for Quality our furniture speak for them self. When it comes to handmade pieces quality is easy to maintain. With routine inspections and attention to detail, our furniture are assured to meet your expectations! The Prices are at a reasonable level for our patio furniture which leave a wide range of customer and ensures the return of current clientele. Design and Style are huge selling point because most of our customers are big fans of Wine or Whiskey. A lot of people also support our goal of up-cycled material. Going green has done wonders for The Hungarian Workshop. While maintaining a conscious effort towards the environment, we intend to do our part while creating these furniture.Whiskey Barrel Chair - Closed Top

So far we have turned well over a 130 barrels into patio furniture under 10 months. The goal for the future is to double our sales and land a couple more retailers who have the same drive and goal as we do.

If you ready to make buy some of our patio furniture be sure to type in one of these coupon codes and save big!!!

  1.  10%OFF/BGM-Use this code to save 10% on your entire purchase.
  2. SAVEME$300/BGM- Use this coupon code if you are spending $2000 or more to save $300.
  3. SAVEME$200W.B.C.T/BGM- Use this code when you buy our Wine Barrel Coffee Table to save $200. Five codes available.

Coupon Codes can not be used with one another. Please be aware all codes expire on 04-30-2013. Be sure to fallow us on Facebook & Twitter for more codes and ways to save big. Please subscribe to our e mail news letter than will inform you about sales, events and more! 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you visit us again soon!

-Balazs G. Moldovan

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Stone Brewery Farm

Whiskey Barrel Chair by The Hungarian Workshop at Stone Brewing Co. FARMToday we had an amazing day! Me and my fiance had a chance to get a sneak peek at the new Stone Brewery Farm. The size of the place is enormous and the scenery was beautiful. Being away from the city was definitely a fun change and felt very relaxing.  The whole atmosphere reminded of a simpler time. Kind of like my childhood while I was growing up in Felsőzsolca, Hungary.

Couple of the farmers working, getting everything ready for the grand opening. Stone Brewery FarmAfter finishing the 10 Whiskey Barrel Chairs that Stone had ordered for the farm, I was pretty excited to make the delivery myself. I heard a lot of great things about Stone Farms beforehand, so when the opportunity come to visit the place I was thrilled. Stone Brewing Company is expending more and more everyday and I am very thankful to be working with them! They are one of my biggest clients who has fast forwarded my business in the right direction.

Whiskey Barrel Chair at Stone Farm | Hungarian WorkshopWhen we arrived we met the Farm Supervisor; David Solomon. He is a very nice guy who showed us around and introduced us to some of the other Stone Farmers. Seeing the amount of work that goes into running a whole entire farm has made me really appreciate the hard working man and women who make their living that way.

Chickens at Stone FarmThe Stone Brewery Farm will feature quit a few neat attractions as well. On our adventure walking around the farm we discovered their chickens, ducks and quails. One of Stone most popular dish is Quail “Knots” which is a delicious pickled quail egg. Once we visited all the animals we headed down to an open area that seems like perfect place to set the Whiskey Chairs and have few drinks. In the clearance was also a concrete pizza oven. I can’t wait for that to be up and running! A fresh slice and a cold beer away from the city and all the noise, count me in. Speaking of beer, I got the word that the Stone Brewery Farm will be featuring a new Lavender beer. Look for that in the near future. By the entrance of the farm there will be a bar area that has a deck with a great view of the entire place.

Me And David Solomon at Stone FarmBe sure to come visit the Stone Brewery Farm opening soon!

If you ready to make a purchase be sure to type in one of these coupon codes and save big!!!

  1.  10%OFF/BGM-Use this code to save 10% on your entire purchase.
  2. SAVEME$300/BGM- Use this coupon code if you are spending $2000 or more to save $300.
  3. SAVEME$200W.B.C.T/BGM- Use this code when you buy our Wine Barrel Coffee Table to save $200. Five codes available.

Coupon Codes can not be used with one another. Please be aware all codes expire on 04-30-2013. Be sure to fallow us on Facebook & Twitter for more codes and ways to save big. Please subscribe to our email news letter than will inform you about sales, events and more! Whiskey Barrel Chair & Stone Tractor | Hungarian Workshop

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-Balazs G. Moldovan

 

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When Did Whiskey Barrel Furniture Become Elegant?

 Could be future Whiskey Barrel Furniture for the Hungarian WorkshopWhiskey Barrel Furniture are a great way to stay “Green”. Recycling and Up-cycling old items and used material has become very popular in the recent years. It’s not just popular, it has even become very important and a must for a few people. Which is great because sometimes we forget and not realize how many things we waste and discard. Simply all it takes is a little bit of creativity, and an everyday items can have a whole new second  life.

Most often when you see an old barrel it will be a trash can or it’s been cut in half and turned into a planter. Those are good and easy ways to re-use them but not great. The fact is that Wine and Whiskey barrels are made from white oak. A type of wood that is perfect to use for most wood working projects and can be pretty pricey when purchased brand new. If you ever had the chance to visited a winery or a distillery you probably have seen the hundredths of barrel they go through each year stacked in a huge pile. It’s a sight like that that will make you say “There must be another use for them.”, even if you’re not a woodworker or environmentalist.

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It has now been over a year since I started working with used barrels and I am happy to report that it seems people have really took a liking to my Wine & Whiskey Barrel Furniture. The key element in turning an old barrel into furniture is detail. Just because it’s rustic furniture it does not mean there should be nails sticking out, have rough edges, etc. The way to make up-cycled material look elegant in my eyes is to go above and beyond, to the point where you may not even be able to tell what the item was previously. Each time I have to explain where the wood came from to somebody, I feel a great amount of satisfaction and confidence in my work.

I invite you to come brows through our website and see what new Wine & Whiskey Barrel Furniture we have to offer. Be sure to fallow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive monthly coupon codes. You can also sign up for our News Letter to receive information on new items and promotions.