According to Portland, Oregon based artist Dave Sage, “I love to carve yard debris wood. There is so much of it here in Portland. The homeowners and arborists are happy to give it to me and avoid a trip to the landfill.”
It’s a sustainable win-win … Trees receive a renewed life in a new form – as a planter, chair, table, bench or work of art; and virgin wood isn’t cut down to create each piece. Sage decides exactly what to carve, based on the unique qualities of each piece of found timber or salvaged wood. All items featured above and below are made from reclaimed Redwood.
find more one-of-a-kinds and contact info @ davesagedesign.com.
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Those are such beautiful pieces, and such a great idea! We are such a throwaway culture; it’s wonderful to see someone making beauty out of what others toss.
I love to carve yard debris wood.The homeowners and arborists are happy to give it to me and avoid a trip to the landfill. These are such beautiful pieces, and such a great idea
I find this really inspiring. Not that I’m not already doing my part! I mean, I carry a recycled bin once a week to the end of my driveway. It’s a big job and takes over 30 seconds every Sunday night. Dave’s just doing a TINY bit more! Seriously, though, his work is beautiful! Thanks for the article!