Temescal Studio Furniture - Upcycled Design
Franklin, Michigan
THE CHALLENGE
Temescal Tables embody a deeply intentional approach to sustainable furniture design and manufacturing. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted from reclaimed and carefully sourced materials selected for their history, craftsmanship, and enduring beauty.
From salvaged woods to architectural remnants and overlooked materials gathered from around the world, every element is chosen to preserve its embodied energy and prevent meaningful resources from entering landfills. The result is a collection that honors both material history and future longevity.
Designed from concept through completion, Temescal’s collection reflect the studio’s commitment to circular design, thoughtful craftsmanship, and creating furniture with soul, permanence, and purpose.
For custom designs, availability, and pricing, please contact Temescal Creative.
Project Details
Role
Furniture Design
Sourcing Management
Concept + Creative Direction
Collaborators
Architectural Salvage Warehouse
Smink Studio
Pewabic Tiles
The Cadillac Reclaimed Table
The Cadillac Reclaimed Side Table is constructed from wood presses originally used at the 1900s Hudson Car Stamping factory in Detroit. This factory, renowned for producing Cadillac's metal body panels, used custom wood presses that have imparted each piece with a century’s worth of unique character and beauty.
The Sculptural Half-Moon LOFA Reclaimed Tile Table
The Half-Moon LOFA Reclaimed Side Table is handcrafted from dead-stock handmade tiles from Guadalajara, Mexico that merge high-temperature ceramics with architecture,
creating high-quality finishes. This sculptural piece embodies the rich spirit of global sustainable design.
The Hamtramck Stadium Reclaimed Table
The Hamtramck Stadium Reclaimed Side Table is handcrafted from the original stadium bleachers, embodying the rich spirit and historical significance of this landmark. Built in 1930, Hamtramck Stadium is one of the last remaining Negro League baseball stadiums.
The Metallic Pewabic Reclaimed Table
The Pewabic Reclaimed Table’s top is adorned with nine handcrafted, dead-stock authentic Pewabic tiles from the original Detroit factory, used in the Detroit Metro Airport’s recent renovation. Each 4” x 4” tile, with its metallic custom glaze, infuses the table with a vibrant, modern artistic touch.
Handcrafted + Reclaimed Materials
Upcycled woods from spaces and factories of the past, paired with dead-stock remnant tiles from across the globe,
these artful tables are meticulously designed and handcrafted using reclaimed materials.
The Original Cadillac Car Stamping Wood Presses
The woods sourced for Temescal’s tables are from the Car presses originally used at the 1900s Hudson Car Stamping factory in Detroit.
This factory, renowned for producing Cadillac's metal body panels, used custom wood presses
that have imparted each piece with a century’s worth of unique character and beauty.
The Hamtramck Stadium’s Bleachers
The woods sourced for Temescal’s tables are from the handcrafted from the original Hamtramck Stadium bleachers,
embodying the rich spirit and historical significance of this landmark.
Built in 1930, Hamtramck Stadium is one of the last remaining Negro League baseball stadiums.
Upcycled Furniture
Elevate any living space with these statement-making side or end tables, a masterful blend of craftsmanship and sustainable design.
Featuring meticulously handcrafted reclaimed tiles with a strong historic wood structure,
these unique furniture pieces are sophisticated, historically important, and visually captivating.
