Cool Chairs of Florida
Jim Kane - Owner - Designer - Builder
"Go Green" Collection
Posted on 9/2/10Fence board picnic table - easily sits 6 people, four feet by five feet top
28" high with umbrella hole through top and lower brace,
can be stained or left plain
NEW - just started in March 2010 - I've started to stain some of the recycled wood tables - using Sikkens Stains. I have routered the edges and sanded them smooth. When I stain, you get a two tone effect of the old wood and exposed wood ends and edges. See pictures below.
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The Go Green Collection may be the "Coolest" yet! I've started using weathered, seasoned wood from old decks, docks, picnic tables and fences to craft comfortable table, chairs, and benches.
Customers have buying these tables to use as unique computer desks, kitchen islands, TV stands, in the hall or on the porch tables - you get the idea - wherever !!! You can even put your new large flat screen on top of one of these tables and your additional components on a lower shelf or second table/shelf unit. See similar stained cypress and cedar pieces in the Best Southern Bar Collection.
Shop owners - need a table to show off a new collection of jewelry, clothing, or other special sale event? These tables will help bring the shoppers to the merchandise. I can add shelves, doors, tile, cast iron and other creative ideas to make your table(s) stand out. Check out the "Turkey Creek Collection" for more table ideas using windows, shutters, etc.
"Your table designs from this collection are truly unique. I am going to recommend your furniture to several Interior Designers."
Comments from a customer at the recent 2009 St. Simon's Arts & Crafts Fair in Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Most of the boards still have that gray-green patina that can only come from long exposure to sun, sand and salt air. Some of the newer table creations have the old wood as legs and braces combined with red-cedar tops. I stain the cedar with three coats of Sikkens Cetol 1 Cedar stain to protect the wood and really make it stand out from the old wood.
The Go Green Collection can be made entirely from reclaimed wood or combined with Cypress or Cedar for added character. This set also includes benches completely made out of Cypress or Cedar.
The garden tables in this collection are about 29'' tall, 17'' wide and 32'' long. The matching benches are about 18'' tall. The stand alone benches come in 14.5'' and 18'' heights. Some are 24.5'' long and others are 36'' long.
"We live in a condo with a very small porch. Your old look furniture is just the right size for this area."
"I bought your old wood furniture for my computer table and printer inside my house. Everyone is going to be impressed"
Comments from a customers who purchased some of my fence board tables and benches.
New in February (2010) ... Several benches and Gift Shop display shelving units have been made for the Gulf Breeze Zoo out of their old fence. Check out the pictures below. GREAT NEWS !!! The zoo is re-opened in February 2010.
Have some wood from an old deck, fence or dock that you hate to throw away? Contact me. I'll be happy to re-use the wood to create truly one-of-kind furniture for you.
posted on 9/3/10
Bar / Grilling table / buffet table made from recycled deck
Stained with Sikkens SRD Natural (one coat)
Top is approx. 32" wide, 32" high, and 17" deep
Posted Aug. 15, 2010Multi-Use Table with window on the back.
Table can be stained (part or all) or left plain.
Use as a bar, buffet table, grill table, potting bench, computer table for printer, on the porch, ...
Overall dimensions: Height ... 60", Depth ... 24.5", Width ... 38"
Lower shelf is 9.5" high and main table is 33.5" high.
Made from recycled fence boards and a recycled window.
The roof is from lap siding from a house being repaired.
Posted on 9/6/10I used the same table as above but switched out the window for
a different backdrop ... 7 boards in a fan shape.
Additional backdrop designs to be added soon ... See the one below ...
Posted on 9/6/2010Same table as above but with dog-eared backdrop.
I've added an aluminum "Fleur-di-lis" on the center board.
Send me some ideas if you like this design. Backdrops could be interchanged!
Poster on 9/6/2010Planter Box for use on the porch - the walkway, driveway, etc.
Approx. dimensions ... Height: 21", Length: 24", Width: 21"
Drainage slats on the inside bottom - approx. 3.5" off ground.
Made from recycled fence boards.
I can make custom sizes for cooler boxes / trash cans, etc.
Posted on July 7, 2010Custom Bar - reclaimed barn wood - great for glass top & bottom shelf.
Approximate Sizes: H ... 41", L ... 27", W ... 22"
Bottom Shelf height is 18"
Posted July 7, 2010Custom Farm Table similar to picture above.
Recycled barn wood and fence boards.
Approximate size: H ... 28", L ... 40", W ... 23"
Posted on July 7, 2010Custom Farm Table - Made from reclaimed barn wood.
Approximate Size: H ... 28", L ... 40", W ... 26"
Posted on April 29, 2010
Surfboard Table made out of recycled fence & dock wood. This table is
stained using Sikkens Cetol 1 products. I used one coat of Teak Color
for the top (and smaller side surfboard) and bottom is stained with two
coats of mahogany. 39" Long, 11" wide, 18" High
Posted on April 15, 2010"MAGAZINE STREET" Model
Coffee table, for heavy duty use as a bench too! 35" (L) x 22" (W) x 14.5" (H)
See picture below for update on this table and the matching "turtle" model.
Posted on June 11, 2010Magazine Street Models ...
On left - the "turtle model" - coffee table / bench - made out of fence
boards - top center boards are flat for placing items - very comfortable
to sit on - approximately 36" long, 21" wide, 16-18" tall.
On right - compare to picture just above this one - flat coffee table or
bench - also made out of fence boards - stained the top one coat of
Sikkens cetol 1 (cedar color) to make it stand out with a two tone effect
with the gray bottom.
Posted on March 21, 2010"CANAL STREET" Model
Tall "skinny" table for hall, narrow space. (30" tall, 30" long, 6.5" wide)
Posted on March 21, 2010"DECATUR STEET" Model
Fence furniture with two "Fleur-de-Lis" cut-outs (28" x 11.5" x 16.5")
Posted on March 21, 2010Sample cut-out for fence furniture or for hanging on the wall. More
designs to come including a cross, moon, little diamonds, U.S. states,
flowers, butterfly, country star, etc.
Posted May 7, 2010Fence board cut-out of the state of Alabama - stained one coat of
Sikkens - Cetol 1 - Mahogany color. Approx. 17" x 11".
Posted on May 7, 2010Fence board cut-out of Fleur-Di-Lis
add your favorite Saints player's number, your house number, etc.
Posted on May 2, 2010
States can be cut horizontal or vertical to match state shape.
State of Kentucky cut out of fence boards and stained with 3 coats of
Sikkens Cetol 1 - Mahogany color. More states can be cut out of fence
board furniture. Approx. 17" (L) x 11" (W). Stainless steel screws and
stainless steel hanging wire on back. I do realize that Kentucky is the
'Blue Grass State' but I was trying to match furniture.
posted on Jan. 6, 2010"CAFE DU MONDE" Model
Potting table, bookcase, on the porch for flip flops, seashell collection
or beach pictures. Made from old fence boards. 38" (H) x 12" (D) x 23.5" (W).
Posted on 1/6/10 "ST. CHARLES AVE." Model
Small book shelf, odds and ends, beach stuff, keys, etc.
Dimensions are 28" (H) x 6.25" (D) x 17.5" (L).
posted on Feb. 12, 2010
New display shelf for the Gulf Breeze Zoo Gift Shop. 38" H x 33" W x 11" D
posted on Jan. 6, 2010Old wood fence boards were originally painted red. Now has weathered
combination of both gray & red colors inter-mixed on both levels. I even
combined with legs made from former fence posts. Lots of knots & nail
holes. Dimensions are 52" (L) x 13" (D) x 29.75" (H).
posted on Jan. 6, 2010Combination of old weathered fence board that were originally painted
red with grayish old fence boards. Lots of knots and nail holes.
Dimensions are 34" (L) x 16" (D) x 34" (H).
"ROYAL STREET" Model
New Item - Old wood frame combined with 3 cedar boards on top
Can be used inside - outside
Top is stained with Sikkens Cedar color (cetol 1) - 3 coats.
Use as a computer desk, TV stand, kitchen island - you'll need 2 (or 3)!
Old wood combined with Black Walnut. Tops are a dark rich brown color.
Table is currently being used as a desert table in a Louisiana home dining room.
Garden Table and two benches - see handle in bench tops
Matching table and Bench made completely from Cedar
Stained with three coats of Sikkens Cetol 1 Cedar color.
Benches and Tables - old wood, stained cypress, combinations. Just
the right height for putting on your shoes, a potted plant or whatever.
Ottomans / Benches - old wood combined with stained tops.
Use as a bench anywhere for a potted plant or to get things off a shelf.
Garden Table made from old fence
Use on a smaller patio / porch or next to the grill or for potted plants.
Table made with old fence boards and Cedar top and bottom shelf.
The cedar has not yet been stained with Sikkens Cetol 1 cedar color.
See the next picture for difference in cedar after it is stained.
Table made with old fence boards and Cedar.
The cedar has been stained with 3 coats of Sikkens Cetol 1 (cedar color).
Bench made from a dock destroyed by Hurricane Ivan (2004)
Simple bench on the beach - overlooking the Santa Rosa Sound.
Made out of dock wood after Hurricanes Ivan (2004) & Dennis (2005).
Several of these benches have been made for the Gulf Breeze Zoo and
are placed next to the exhibit walking paths for you to take a break.
Another view of the custom "writer's desk". The top is four boards from 5.5"
cedar (#1 grade - no knots) originally clamped together & screwed down to
look like one continuous flat top with no gaps between the boards. I also
changed out the lower support to another piece of cedar cut from a 2x4 and
rounded it off and sanded to match the old wood leg design.
posted on October 25, 2009
New Item - by request - outdoor "writer's desk"
Old wood frame combined with red cedar top and side supports
#1 grade cedar top stained with Sikkens cedar color - cetol 1 (3 coats)
posted on Jan. 11, 2010New - bench for putting on flip flops, sandals, sneakers and has lower
level storage area. Or could be used as an unusual book case or even
a hutch on top of a desk / table. Made from old 12" wide fence boards
originally painted red & now aged to a great combination of silver patina
and red. Lots of nail holes and knots. One of a kind!
Seat is 14.5" high. Overall 37.75 (L) x 13" (D) x 22" (H)
posted on Jan. 11, 2010Multi-use table as a coffee table, side table, hall table, wherever. Put a
TV on it Made from old 12" wide painted fence boards originally painted
red. Nail holes & knots throughout. Top is 34" (L) x 23" (W) and 24" (H).
posted on Jan. 11, 2010Same table as above with a different view. Fence posts used as legs.
Posted on March 21, 2010
My photography "studio" at dawn, somewhere in Florida
