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Canadian born, Brooklyn made.

Its been a long journey to find where my heart belongs, and like so many others it takes a little while to grow into yourself. Let me give you a more detailed path of my journey to becoming a furniture designer.

Canadian born. Brooklyn made. Sean Alan - founder of Sean Alan Designs - lives and works in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Bushwick derives from the 17th-century Dutch word Boswijck, meaning "heavy woods". The borough's organic style and raw imagery is clearly reflected in his work.

"When I set out to build and open a café in my neighbourhood (Bushwick), I never dreamed that it would evolve into this. I started by using repurposed wood from factories in the area. I loved the idea of turning the all but forgotten pieces into something beautiful for everyone to enjoy. This was the catalyst to finding my passion, and the true beginning of Sean Alan Designs."

Sean has grown his word-of-mouth backyard business (literally) into a successful, globally recognized brand. Clients include; Lonny Magazine, the NEW Museum BOWERY, the Greenwich Hotel, and Hotel Americano.

Sean Alan Designs will launch its first collection at the March 2016 Architectural Digest Show in Manhattan. Yo don't want to miss this!!

I moved to New York City around 12 years ago from the great white north, Canada. With a background in theater and fire fighting (don't ask). The theater and other forms of entertainment is what brought me to NYC.

I spent the first half, if not more, of my NYC career doing what I feel a lot of us do; exploring, traveling and losing ourselves. During a down period of my life a friend of mine and I collaborated ideas of what we could do, and had the thought of opening a tiny restaurant in our neighborhood. I had spent a large portion of my life working in hospitality, so we decided to open a space with the small amount of money I had saved. The rest, we got creative and improvised.

Back then, Bushwick was like a desolate waste land. Warehouses had been gutted, lumber just left on the streets. So we started collecting other peoples trash (lumber our treasure) and we designed and created something so amazing out of pure RECLAIMED wood that it totally jarred my mind. That feeling of building something from absolutely nothing changed my life direction almost instantly. The restaurant we built was the catalyst for me to take my next step in life.

Yummus Hummus

http://www.seanalandesigns.com/restaurant/

I worked and managed that small 12 seat restaurant for 2 years working 14 hour days doing everything from washing dishes, prepping food, and serving the tables all while dreaming about opening another establishment just so I can design and build again.

That all being said, I ran myself into the ground (when people tell you the restaurant business is tough, its more than TOUGH), and I needed to get out. That's when a customer who used to frequent my restaurant said to me "I wish my place could look like yours!" I replied, "well I can do that for you", and that was the start to Sean Alan Designs.

I've built shelves, rolling wine bars, stools, benches, tables, picture frames, dining tables, cutting boards; you name it. All done in my back yard with the cheapest of home depot tools and a $99 Ryobi bench top table saw. This has turned Sean Alan Designs from a back yard business to a fully functioning furniture design endeavor.

backyard

Backyard Rolling bar

I now rent 400 sq ft of bench space inside a huge 11000 sq ft wood shop with the tools and experience needed to move forward. I have designs for my first collection and a full path of what can be done with a little extra help from the good people around the world thanks to Kickstarter. It's quite an amazing platform to help people with that little extra push that they need to take their ideas to fruition.

Thank you everyone for listening and helping another dream come true.

The "Birds Nest" Side Tables

The "Spider" Chair

The "Scarlette"

The "Fitzgerald"

The "Asher"

REWARDS

Pledge $5 or more

A big old thank you from me to you! Without you I wouldn't be able to bring my dreams to fruition.

Pledge $15 or more

A big old thank you from me to you with a twist! I'll send you a personalized video thanking you because without you I wouldn't be able to make my dreams come true.

REWARD: The Sleek, Serving Tray/Cutting Board.

Pledge: 25$

The "Sleek"

Just In time for the Holidays.

Lightweight, durable, and beautiful... What else can you ask for when it comes to a serving plate? This board is attached to the hip with a decorative swatch of leather. This piece is perfect for smaller spaces. Dinner parties or lounging in your living space. Pluck a delicious snack from the sleek into your mouth and relax. 5x9x3/8

REWARD: Cell Phone Dock

Pledge: 50$

Cell Phone Stand and charging dock

Just in time for the Holidays.

Perfect for your night stand, coffee table, kitchen counter, work desk, friends desk,beside your baby crib playing soft sounds of the rainforest from your cell phone to help your little one sleep, inside your back pack to pull out at a lovers house, to play your favorite Lionel Richie song to get ready for dinner, or Get caught up on your latest Robert Munch Novel with This solid walnut, or cherry (limited number avail) live edge cell phone stand. It is elegant, beautiful and a conversation starter. It will fit all cell phone types with or without a case.

Each piece varies in size and shape (slightly), due to the ever changing shapes of our trees. 5 x 4 x 3/4 in

REWARD: Tablet Dock

Pledge: $100

Tablet Dock

Tablet Dock

A modern take on the original version of our iPad stand. We have added a finger cranny to take you home, an easy access to the home button, (made of solid walnut its an elegant piece for any room). Use it in the kitchen when cooking a special dinner for that special someone, a little bedroom movie, or on the side table to get caught up on what ever it is you want to get caught up on, or simply to play The Bee Gees in the back round to liven up the room.

Also a little acknowledgment Icing on the cake. Everyone who pledges will automatically get there name placed on a plaque that will be in my booth at the Arch and Digest show.

"Without the help of these following people (insert names here) this could have not been made possible...."

Thank you and happy pledging

Estimated delivery: Dec 2015 Ships anywhere in the world

REWARD: OVAL Serving Plate/Cutting Board

Pledge: $160

the OVAL

the "Oval"

Everyone meet the Oval. Don't be such a square they said and laughed. Ok, said the Square. I get it. The Square disappeared for one year only to return as the OVAL. With a new look and new design the OVAL stops everyone in there tracks. Walking tall with a smug smirk on her face the Oval is proud to be the most unique, most revered and most sought after piece of the house ware treasure trove. Her once daring escape has now turned into food bliss. The OVAL is a unique shape that accents any food dish. Inspired by solid rock. Chiseled away and returning as one of the greatest pieces to add to your kitchen arsenal.

Also a little acknowledgment icing on the cake. Everyone who pledges will automatically get there name placed on a plaque that will be in my booth at the Architectural and Digest show.

Estimated delivery: Dec 2015 Ships anywhere in the world

REWARD: Walnut Grab and Go Tablet Case

Pledge: $250

Grab and go Tablet Carrying case.

The "Grab & Go"

Are you sick and tired of carrying your IPAD or Tablet around in a boring, plastic environmentally unfriendly case, or some material that you can't pronounce what it is even made from. Well look no further, the grab and go is a protective elegant, conversation piece for your tablet. Fits in the palm of your hands, your back pack, or shoulder bag. Perfect for trips and the daily commute. Made from salvaged black walnut and lined with only the best in imported plush felt. The Plush Felt acts as a cleaning pad for your tablet.

10 x 8.5 x 1

Also a little acknowledgment icing on the cake. Everyone who pledges will automatically get there name placed on a plaque that will be in my booth at the Arch and Digest show.

"Without the help of these following people (insert names here) this could have not been made possible...."

Thank you and happy pledging

REWARD: Burnt Wood and Steel Side Tables

Pledge: $500

Custom steel Side table

Burnt and steel Side table

One, Charred Black Solid OAK side table resting on top of 3/4 in RAW steel table frames. Great for a bedside table, end table or an accent your living space.

The Burnt wood adds a richness that you can't get out of a stain. Natural. 14" x 14" x18" raw steel price above reflects this sizing

Also a little acknowledgment icing on the cake. Everyone who pledges will automatically get there name placed on a plaque that will be in my booth at the Arch and Digest show.

Estimated delivery: Dec 2015 Ships anywhere in the world

REWARD: CUSTOM Coffee Tables

Pledge: $1500-$3500

The last three Prizes will be discussed and we will decide together what will be best for the backer based around the description below.

This is where we get to become creative together. You and me "together" will design you a custom coffee table for your living space. We will pick one of two materials: Walnut or Oak

Solid Wood or LIVE EDGE

One of three finishes: satin, semi-gloss, oil and wax

Small, Medium or Large

Also a little acknowledgment icing on the cake. Everyone who pledges will automatically get there name placed on a plaque that will be in my booth at the Arch and Digest show.

"Without the help of these following people (insert names here) this could have not been made possible...."

Thank you and happy pledging