as anyone who has made the shop rounds knows all too well, finding the perfect piece to furnish your space can sometimes feel like the design version of mission: impossible. i count my lucky stars that my fella daydreams about furniture design and, if not for his hectic production schedule and lack of workspace, he would happily spend all his free time sketching and building something to my exact* specifications.
[you are, imho, either a big or an aidan girl and, while big's bank account is enticing, the one who makes a custom chair just for you, refinishes your floors, and cuddles up with the occasional bucket of fried chicken wins my heart every time]
if you don't happen to have an in-house aidan at your beck and call, you will be happy to discover art/design student brandon large who recently sent along a few peeks of the latest creations to come out of his workshop. with less than a year under his tool belt, brandon has been building a collection of pieces perfect for the smaller living spaces typical of the urban dwellings found throughout honolulu and its suburbs.
primarily self-taught, brandon started out as a painting student and counts artists like donald judd, australian architect harry seidler, and traditional japanese design among his influences. the result: furniture with a clean, modern aesthetic that are his calling card into the cozy but growing world of island design.
brandon crafts all his furniture out of clear pine and redwood, sews all the upholstery by hand, and, in a nod to sustainability, cushions are repurposed from thrift shop finds. fans of modern design will love the budget friendly price point which ranges from $130 for a small table to $800 for an upholstered chair.
no official website yet but brandon's designs have been known to make an appearance at the honolulu art collective showcase during first friday.
email brandon
for more details.
Jul 8 
