vintage FURNITURE gallery

From Landfill to Legacy

I love solving interesting problems, but many years ago a very challenging moral dilemma arose for me. As an designer, I live to create. But as a conscious consumer, I didn't want to add more "stuff" to our overly cluttered world. And so began my journey to find a workaround to create in a socially conscious manner in the following ways:

• (re)claim flea market finds with great bones

• (re)imagine them with fresh new stuffing, fabrics and finishes

• (re)distribute a portion of the profits to organizations which give people second chances

• (re)define what it means to be a stylishly conscious consumer

And so, the business model of Tiny Refinery Legacy Furniture was born. By reclaiming long-forgotten heirlooms, Tiny Refinery recasts furniture destined for landfills into new roles for your home or office. Joyfully discovered in their original glory, each carefully curated item aspires to engage the senses and delight the soul-- not simply reborn as chairs and couches to rest a weary body, but as soulful pieces that elevate every day moments into extraordinary ones.

More beautiful than they need to be, these rare one-of-a-kinds are made for individualists who buy fewer things, invest in long-lasting pieces and don’t need to be told what’s in style. But it's not for everyone. Here's how to know if Tiny Refinery pieces are for you:

• You value making environmentally sound investments.

• You take joy in investing in under-resourced communities.

• You appreciate functional works of art which are simultaneously conversation pieces and conversation starters.

• You enjoy bucking mainstream trends.

• You seek products which reflect your values.

A portion of proceeds from Tiny Refinery furniture will be donated to non-profit organizations serving under-resourced communities.