Eternal Furniture & Design

New Site + New Blog

2011-10-12T15:14:00.000-07:00

There is a new look for Eternal.

Check out the new site and the new blog, over at Eternal-Furniture.com

StayGold,

Brian T. McAlpine
Eternal Furniture + Design
Buy Local + Buy For Life. Buy Eternal

New Site

2011-10-10T10:08:00.000-07:00

New site should be up soon!
Until then please visit us on Facebook.

Thank you,

Brian T. McAlpine
Eternal Furniture + Design
Buy Local + Buy For Life. Buy Eternal

Side tables/ Bedside table.

2011-09-26T14:07:00.001-07:00

New from Eternal:

Custom bedside tables. Done in high gloss white with mirror.

In the shop: Maple Burl

2011-09-13T18:33:00.000-07:00

First coat of oil on this really cool maple burl coffee table, with walnut base!
Also finished up this small cabinet below.

Design Ideas

2011-09-09T13:50:00.000-07:00

Received an email for a desk inspired by the Ash coffee table I made. Trying out some designs on the computer.

Mid Century Desk

2011-08-11T15:44:00.000-07:00

New desk:

Unfortunately I wasn't able to get any good photos of this project.

Mid-century desk, inspired by a desk the client had growing up. Done in walnut veneers and solids, with a white formica top.

Buy Eternal

2011-07-20T18:51:00.000-07:00

BUY LOCAL + BUY FOR LIFE. BUY ETERNAL

New Eternal Furniture shirts,100% organic shirts with soy ink. Small front logo with large "buy eternal" back logo.

designed by Eric Lee at ericleedesign.net.

ETERNAL STORE!

Eternal with Love.

2011-07-06T17:24:00.000-07:00

From Eternal with Love:
Clients anniversary gift for his wife.

Claro Walnut slab over 5ft with Ash base.

Ash Coffee Table.

2011-06-12T16:21:00.001-07:00

New from Eternal.

Just finished up this really cool ash coffee table. The top is made from a book matched set of salvaged ash boards. The tree was filled with rot, this decay caused some beautiful color variations and figure.
StayGold
Brian

In the shop: Ash Coffee table

2011-06-08T20:21:00.000-07:00

Sneak peak of a beautiful figured book matched ash coffee table I am working on.
The tree was storm damaged and filled with decay, this decay causes some amazing color variations. Should have finished photos up soon!
Brian

In the shop: Walnut Sideboard!

2011-06-01T06:45:00.001-07:00

Building a walnut and maple mid-century sideboard/ tv cabinet, with a artisan flare to it.

Hits on the web! Wood Design

2011-05-26T15:18:00.000-07:00

Nice little write up on Wood Designs blog. Check it out

Recycled Desk

2011-04-26T12:27:00.000-07:00

New from Eternal.

The client just renovated their home, but wanted something built out of salvaged wood. The desk was designed and built to bring back some of the original character into the new contemporary home.

These pictures show the project from start to finish. The main panel that makes up the top had to be taken apart and re-made to fit the new dimensions.

StayGold
Brian

Reception Desk

2011-03-19T09:54:00.001-07:00

New reception desk for Channel Fitness in Boston. Modern desk features acrylic fronts with a solid folded cherry top. Logo was cut out by PBD Events.

Hits on the web 2modern

2011-03-11T17:42:00.001-08:00

Thanks to 2modern for the write up!

click here for the article

Hits on the web

2011-03-08T17:07:00.000-08:00

Check out eternal on Curated Mag and Selectism

Customer Review

2011-02-18T20:51:00.000-08:00

Customer Review, Thanks Mike!
You can see Mike's coffee table a few posts down.

Recommendation
As the co-founder of CustomMade, I know a lot of really talented woodworkers. But when it came time to get a coffee table for our offices, there was no question that Brian McAlpine was the man for the job. For one, I love his clean style and the way that his pieces let the wood speak for itself. Also, Brian is a young guy in an older industry, and I strongly believe in supporting the youth of this industry. Brian is also into recycled, storm damaged, and reclaimed woods, which I have an interest in. He also has a "handmade" tattoo on his hand.. how cool is that?! The process of purchasing the table was easy and really great. First Brian and I met in his shop so I could get a sense of what I was looking for.. I wanted something local, live edge, and interesting. He found a nice piece of storm damaged wood from Haverhill (even took pictures of about 10 boards before I chose the right one). Then Brian took me through various revisions through google sketchup until I was totally happy with the outcome. When delivered, he even threw in some handmade coasters to protect the table.. I could not be happier with our piece, it is a conversation starter when we bring people into the office to talk about CustomMade.com
Recommendation by mikesalguero

Walnut Credenza

2011-02-17T15:07:00.000-08:00

Really pumped how this credenza came out! Its solid walnut and solid figured maple.
6ft by 30inches high. Perfect for a flat screen TV or used in a dining room.

Thanks to the one and only clpop! for the photos.

In the Shop: Walnut Credenza!

2011-01-23T09:49:00.001-08:00

Heading into the final stretch on this custom walnut credenza.Doors will get one more coat of oil, then everything will be waxed.

The photos do not show the base, shelves or other doors. Last photo shows the back of the cabinet. After the back is installed the cabinet will look completely finished from the back, allowing you to use the cabinet as a room divider.

Eternal Article

2011-01-11T19:03:00.000-08:00

Octobers, South Shore Living article on Eternal Furniture. Click below.
South Shore Living Article

"Legacy" Coffee Table

2011-01-10T16:11:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately I was not able to get finished photos of this table, but here are some of the journey!

In the Shop!

2011-01-10T15:16:00.000-08:00

Working on some exciting new projects in 2011. Here is some sneak preview of a solid walnut credenza/sideboard with solid figured book-matched maple doors.

Color Get with it!

2010-12-23T15:13:00.000-08:00

A quick look at a room I'm working on, not finished, but just about there. Just waiting on a couple finishing touches and organizing. Shown are some before, design and current photos. The clients wanted something bright and contemporary, with a kick of rock and roll.

Before:

Comeau Desk

2010-12-07T17:40:00.000-08:00

Really excited about this commission. The table is done in a shaker style, with breadboard ends and pegged mortise and tenon joinery. Wide book-matched figured maple top, sustainably harvested from a local tree, and cherry for the base.

Updated Photos Zebra Times two

2010-12-06T18:04:00.001-08:00

Some new photos. One of the walnut and zebra bench and one of the ottoman.
Thanks again clpop.com for amazing photos.

Updated Photos Annie's Table

2010-12-06T17:35:00.000-08:00

Here is some updates on some work. Amazing photos from my good friend Catherine Lee at clpop.com

In the shop!

2010-11-20T16:22:00.000-08:00

Starting to look like a desk, cant wait to get finish on it!

Some Shop Pics

2010-11-16T17:36:00.001-08:00

A desk that I am currently working on.

Fish Cabinet

2010-11-15T16:19:00.000-08:00

Cabinet made to hold a huge fish tank for my sisters house. Done in hard maple with a bamboo top and accents. The cabinet is 5ft long and 40in high.

South Shore Living

2010-09-30T15:03:00.000-07:00

Check out Eternal Furniture in Octobers South Shore LIving Magazine. On the newsstands now.
Stay Gold
Brian

Annie's Table

2010-09-25T18:09:00.000-07:00

Some shop pictures of my latest table. Finished pictures coming soon!
Table is book-matched black walnut, with a cherry base.

Ottoman Time!

2010-09-21T08:27:00.001-07:00

Custom zebra and walnut ottoman. 38in x 38in, 16in high.
Solid walnut base with mortise and tenon joinery.
As always thanks to clpop.com for the photography!

In the Shop!

2010-09-09T19:56:00.000-07:00

Ottoman that I am working on. And interior design that I am working on too.

MNEC Video!

2010-07-09T04:45:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my friends over at My New England Contractor. Check them out!!

Keeping Busy

2010-07-08T06:30:00.000-07:00

So unfortunately no new furniture to show. Been busy with design work. Just finished this restaurant featured in Patriot Ledger.
Check out the link Patriot Ledger.

Eternal On GrassRootsModern

2010-06-24T10:18:00.000-07:00

Click Here to check out Eternal Furniture & Design on GrassRootsModern

Side Work!

2010-05-29T19:40:00.000-07:00

A quick bench for a new clothing store (Sells & Co) in Winchester.

Something Different. Side tables

2010-05-20T19:09:00.001-07:00

Mix things up a little. Side tables done in white lacquer and mirror.

Maple Slab with Walnut

2010-05-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

New table, Maple slab with spalting. Walnut Base, through wedged mortise and tenon joinery. Legs taper in the front. Ultra low VOC varnish. Walnut butterfly inlay. Stay tuned for professional photos.

In the Shop!

2010-05-03T14:25:00.001-07:00

Some better pictures of somethings in the shop! Stay tuned for professional photos.

New England Home Magazine

2010-04-29T11:38:00.000-07:00

New England Home, featured Eternal Furniture, in this months newsletter . Hopefully this will lead to more. For now here is a photo of the article.

Thanks for all the support!

Side work

2010-04-01T18:39:00.000-07:00

Some side work, a custom made oak bar, build and design. Display for Double Cross Vodka, fabrication.
ps chairs are just there for space planning.

Tv Cabinet

2010-03-15T18:04:00.000-07:00

Made another tv cabinet. Cherry and white lacquer.

In the Shop!

2010-03-10T14:08:00.001-08:00

Little something I am working on right now. Hard maple slab, walnut base. Wedged tenons. Still needs lots of finishing.

Eternal Furniture In the Patriot Ledger

2010-03-09T08:22:00.000-08:00

Patriot Ledger Interview

DesignBoston

2010-03-02T08:57:00.000-08:00

Big thank you to design boston. Check out the write up on Eternal Furniture.
DesignBoston.org

Entertainment Center

2010-02-28T17:42:00.001-08:00

Custom entertainment center. Cream with solid cherry counters and cherry veneer back panels. Glass shelves to be added.
8ft wide 7ft tall

Wall Box

2010-02-28T17:37:00.000-08:00

Bamboo wall box with mirror and vinyl design.

Branding Double Cross Vodka

2010-02-18T16:08:00.000-08:00

Some keepsake boxes for Double Cross Vodka.

Media Center

2010-02-17T19:34:00.001-08:00

Some shop photos and a rendering, of a recently finished cabinet. I will update the photos after instillation. Paint Grade maple,poplar with solid cherry. Ultra low VOC finish.

Eternal Furniture On Design-Milk!

2010-02-12T19:03:00.001-08:00

Eternal Featured on Design Milk!

Eternal Furniture by Brian McAlpine

Zebra time!

2010-01-28T21:29:00.001-08:00

Need to get real photos taken but these will do for now. Ha

Wedding Style Magazine 2010

2010-01-07T20:01:00.000-08:00

Photo of the cherry bench I made for PBD Events, used in a wedding style photo shoot.

Modern Elegance

2009-12-26T20:24:00.000-08:00

A sneak peek of my, new “Modern Elegance” collection, for PBD Events. Featuring cafe tables, coffee tables, benches, and many more.

Modern approach and esthetics, to traditional furniture silhouettes.
Full collection coming January 2010!

Long Sunday!

2009-11-15T19:27:00.001-08:00

Long Day, finished up some displays for a good friend. Then mocked up a bench, need to get some more walnut haha. Really rad book matched maple top!

Camera

2009-11-15T13:11:00.000-08:00

Well I need a new camera and have been waiting for my other company to buy me a SLR. In the meantime I picked up a canon sx120is Not bad for $199.

On another note made my self a desk. I found the legs in the trash walking to my shop. Built the base and just used some old mdf as the top. Then hit it with some low VOC lacquer and some acrylic mirror for the aprons. About $50 later and looking good! Now to finish the office!

In the Shop!

2009-11-13T21:14:00.000-08:00

In the shop right now. Some display screens for local artist.
Hope to finish this weekend..

amm lobby

2009-11-07T06:50:00.000-08:00

Just redid this lobby in boston for amm. Would have been nice to incorporate some of my furniture, but there was not time.

Some demo rooms

2009-10-17T20:22:00.000-07:00

Maybe I should share more design work as well as my furniture. Here is one demo room I set up for an event company in the past. I'll add more soon!

Painting and other stuff

2009-10-12T16:28:00.000-07:00

Ha not really my thing, or style. But did a fast painting today for an office I'm redesigning. I also painted some recycled chandeliers and hung them today.

Interior work not finished

2009-09-25T21:22:00.000-07:00

Somethings are coming together at PBD Events, have been busy with marketing and branding so its been slow. But here are some interior pics, unfinished loads of details to come. Thanks cl pop!

Bench

2009-09-06T06:54:00.000-07:00

Bench for PBD Events, to be used by longwood events in a photo shoot. Poor quality photos sorry and there is some shrink wrap on it. Solid Cherry with 3/4 acrylic top.

Interior Sneak Peak

2009-07-23T12:15:00.000-07:00

Oh snap wall paper time!!!! One of many wallpapers going up in the redesign at PBD also a quick lounge.

Interior Design

2009-07-18T17:00:00.001-07:00

Design and installation work for PBD. In a 1.6 million dollar house staging.

First Show

2009-06-22T04:10:00.000-07:00

Some photos of my first show.

Sneak Peak!!

2009-06-18T19:58:00.000-07:00

Sneak Peak of my portfolio pictures by Cathy, clpop.com

In The Works Nakashima Influence style

2009-05-25T09:11:00.001-07:00

Some furniture I am working on right now sorry for the bad pictures will take nice ones when everything is done.
Spalted Maple Hall / Sofa table live edge slab Nakashima Style influence.
Spalted Maple live edge slab coffee table ebonized base. Nakashima Style influence.
Shaker Walnut and maple tea cabinet.
Claro Walnut and cherry live edge slab desk/ table. Nakashima Style influence.

Bamboo Hall Table

2009-01-07T19:12:00.001-08:00

Floating top hall table. Bamboo with fsc poplar base. Traditional joinery. Eco friendly low voc lacquer base, low voc varnish top.30"high, 15" deep, 48" long

Walnut and Cherry Coffee Table

2009-01-07T19:07:00.000-08:00

Coffee Table, Shaker style. Book matched air dried black walnut top, with cherry base. Low voc varnish finish. Traditional haunched mortise and tenon joinery.

Slab Desk

2008-11-23T20:19:00.000-08:00

Maple slab desk. This is a storm damage maple slab 30"x7'6". Walnut legs with box joints, hand chiseled walnut butterfly key inlay. Natural oil wax finish.

New Pictures

2008-10-24T08:18:00.000-07:00

Please excuse the blog.

2008-10-18T15:48:00.000-07:00

I am in the process of finishing up the web site with professional photos. Hope to have it up soon.
Thank You.

Brian McAlpine
Eternal Furniture & Design
A Handmade Approach to Contemporary Furniture
www.eternal-furniture.com
Repurpose Reclaim,Stay Green

Bamboo Table

2008-10-18T15:43:00.001-07:00

Bamboo cocktail table. Bamboo top with fsc poplar base. Eco friendly lacquer finish on both.

English Elm Hall Table

2008-10-18T15:42:00.000-07:00

Hall table, Urban salvaged English Elm with recycled walnut top. Natural non toxic oil wax finish.

Kitchen Island

2008-08-26T13:13:00.000-07:00

Bamboo and maple kitchen island. Water based lacquer finished maple, natural oiled bamboo top. In progress!

Mirror Wall Shelf

2008-07-25T18:41:00.001-07:00

Wall shelf with mirror back, FSC oak with walnut dowels, natural oil finish.

Shaker Desk

2008-07-25T17:52:00.001-07:00

Birch Shaker Desk. Tried and True natural oil finish.

Walnut Purple heart Coffee Table

2008-07-25T17:47:00.000-07:00

Book matched black walnut table with box jointed salvaged purple heart frame.Tried and True natural oil finish

Hall Table

2008-07-25T17:43:00.000-07:00

Walnut and curly maple hall table. Top floats on chrome steel tubes, double spline joinery.

Sipo Sofa Table

2008-07-25T17:40:00.000-07:00

Sofa table shaker style, milk paint and Sipo top.

Small Gift Box

2008-07-25T17:37:00.000-07:00

Small hand cut box walnut and Sipo.

Walnut Writing Desk

2008-07-25T17:34:00.000-07:00

Walnut and curly maple writing desk.

Walnut Coffee Table/ Bench

2008-07-25T17:27:00.001-07:00

Black Walnut with mahogany, small coffee table or bench with floating top. Base made from reclaimed wood.