Mid Century Rocker Revamped

This Mid Century rocking chair was covered in a fabric that was fashion forward in its day. Not anymore! The rocker stand the chair sits on is a good quality teak wood that was cleaned up and treated for wood worm or termites.

                                  Lee strips the rocker and removes all the old padding.
After tying the springs and replacing any broken springs he starts to reconstruct this great chair.

 The result shows the level of Lee's craftsmanship and attention he gives to every detail. This beautiful grey velvet was purchased online making the Up-Cycle more affordable for the client on a budget. At $10 a yard, and six yard needed for this rocker material cost was low, but of course the fabric may not last as long as the workmanship. This kind of savings is great if the chair is used carefully. Not a good idea for a house full of kids and dogs. Ask for the website when you call.
Lee 210 621 7273
Chair                     $20 antique find
Fabric                   $60 plus tax and shipping
Padding                $100 wholesale
Workmanship       $300
Pick up and delivery free

Work of usable art $480

Love Seat Up-Cycle make over.

This sad smelly, old, dated, love seat Lee had in the work shop was in dire need of some TLC... It was time for an update. Using a blue velvet embossed fabric, costing around $40 a yard and using around 10 yards of fabric, Lee transformed this Love Seat into something you could truly LOVE for many years to come. He stripped it back to the wood frame, removed all the old toxic foam and replaced it with a new, firm, eco-friendly product that is both safe and comfortable, as well as hard wearing. This costs a little more, but is worth the effort and time as you will see from the results.

 The finished product is a high quality piece of furniture. Lee's first class skills and knowledge costing around $600, make this an exceptional purchase for any home.  Total cost $1,300 SOLD!

Chaise...from Furry to fabulous step by step

 Using this furry chaise as an old canvas, Lee strips it back to the original frame. He treats the wood and constructs a new spring skeleton for comfort and support. He then covers the springs and wooden frame with eco friendly, frame retardant foam. The result is a safe and luxurious family heirloom. For the finishing touch he expertly covers the chaise in a beautiful velvet fabric in rusty earth tones that will enhance any room. Great job Lee!

Vintage serenity by Lee

Complete re-cycled lounge designed and executed by Lee. Two old chairs and a worn out vintage sofa have been stripped back to the bare bones, and rebuilt in to modern, chic furnishings. Lee also refinished a 1960s coffee table to complete the look of this room with the original Alamo window feature.

Legs, legs, legs to cook or cool in Archez, Malaga

 Using a little of his craziness and a lot of his talent, Luis Felipe wire sculpted a frame of his Papas legs....and Yes! He has only two legs, but with a little imagination Luis Felipe introduced a third leg from an unknown source. The final result is the most unusual out door cooking pit or ice tub to show of to friends. This a a very usable Art Piece!

Luis Felipe's bathroom day be day, and one happy client.

 Luis Felipe relaxing in Texas while his tile tumbles in the cement mixer. Good job with the baby, Luis. I hate to tell you, but he is a really nice guy as well as a talented artist. You will enjoy having him work in your home. He is available for commissions on rooms, pools, sculptures or entire houses.

 Justin Arecchi "I am delighted to have met Luis, and to have had him in my home for the last month. He is a remarkable young man with so much talent. I have never met one so talented and yet so humble. "

 San Antonio bathroom in stages.

Completed Gaudi Bathroom.

Round house. Living in Art!

Not a straight line in sight. This Gaudi style house is a spectacular example of the free style work Luis is experimenting with at present. He has the remarkable ability to visit with a client for a few hours, and then transform the clients artistic thoughts and feeling into living art piece. I am in awe every time I not only see, but feel his work. Spectacular Luis!

Luis Felipe, Builder, Artist, Artizan

Introducing, Luis Felipe Romero Alsop  a 25 year old young man from a small white village in Spain. Luis grew up in Competa, Malaga and has lived there his entire life. He is a very talented Europeanartizan as you can see from the pics. He is an apprentice Artizan serving under his father Monolo, who is a self taught well respected Artist, Artizan and Builder. In fact these two guys are the quintessential Renaissance men. 
Luis has completed his first solo house, and his renting it to Northern European holiday maker

 On a visit to San Antonio last year Luis created this bathroom in the Gaudi style. Most of the tile is either recycled or purchased from Habitat for Humanity. Every small piece of tile is cut, tumbled, and the edges smoothed before Luis builds his landscape from a pattern in his head. This is pure genius at work! Never are two installations the same. Every room he constructs is a unique piece of useable art.

Hot Joy King William San Antonio

Hot Joy Restaurant in San Antonio was voted one of the best new places in the USA. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lee and his apprentice Reggie de la Garza created all the soft furnishings in Hot Joy.

                        Construction underway has the team excited and full of creative juices.
The work comes together as the new restaurant emerges from the ground up.

 Outstanding craftsmanship done by great Atrizans! Well done guys it looks amazing.

New life for old chair. by Lee 210 621 7273

 Finding an old, used chair is always an exciting event for Lee Williams. While many will see a piece of junk destined for the landfill, Lee sees a beautiful  creation of heirloom furniture waiting to appear.

 It may look like a hopeless case of rose colored spectacles, but what Lee will do with this chair will amaze and delight lovers of well made furniture in the mid century.

 Check out the pic below. Yes! It is the same chair. It has new springs, eco friendly foam, beautiful natural linen in two shades of grey and a whole new attitude!

Gorgeous usable ART.