My latest Etsy slide show just went live over at Domino, this time I’ve focused on furniture instead of prints since few think to look to Etsy for say, a new coffee table. I hope that you enjoy it!
I am so pleased that the magazine supports independent design as much as they do, it is very encouraging to all who operate a small business out there. I remember pre-Domino, it was rare that you’d find indie design featured in a popular shelter magazine. It is easy to forget how America was before say, 2005 when the great indie boom really started to hit on a national level and now a few years later small time design sits with the big names in stores and magazines. This is a very huge accomplishment, something to be proud of. I heard that at the National Stationery Show this year, small companies sat in the same section as the large ones like American Greetings, no longer in their own section. The huge growth and popularity of small business in our country proves how a passionate group who desire change can make it happen if they are consistent and push through the initial rejection. It doesn’t just happen in the movies. These small business owners found a way to get themselves out there. This movement we’re seeing is nothing short of amazing, confirmation that if you can see it you can be it.
If you’ve missed past Etsy picks that I’ve gathered for Domino magazine online you can click here to catch up if you’d like.
(image from domino)
June 10th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Great list! I’m lusting after the Upcycler piece. Go indie!
June 10th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Wonderful! I love that coffee table shown above!
xo
Melissa
June 10th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I think esty is such a good resource for so many independant designers of all types of work.
This may be obvious for etsy disciples but I don’t often do specific searches so I love it when someone else does.
I recently discovered some wonderful clothing designers to buy from. I had no idea the amount of furniture available either so thank you for this collection.
June 11th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Holly,
Thanks so much for including The Bertie box in the domino mag gallery article!! I really appreciate it!!
Kiersten
June 13th, 2008 at 2:09 am
Holly,
Great to see Dave Ellison’s Lorimer Antiques on the list: lorimerantiques.etsy.com
David designed and built a farm table which seats 14 for our loft using reclaimed work benches which we tore out of the space when we renovated it. We saved the wood and worked with Dave to create the farm table which is quite large, but looks appropriately sized for our open loft.
Dave is a great guy who cares about his work and clients and I can’t recommend him enough.
Cheers!
Jason (Rag & Bone)