Early on, Richard’s folks taught him that if you don't like what you're given, learn to make it better. So, he learned to garden, because the taste of a warm home-grown tomato fresh off the vine cannot be found at a grocery store. He learned to cook, because gathering for a home cooked meal creates community and fosters lasting relationships. In this era of disposable design, he became committed to finding the intersection of sustainability and fine craft, learning to create objects with the intention of permanence, and always with a reverence for the materials he uses. Raised in Atlanta, GA, and educated at the Rhode Island School of Design, he resides and works in Brooklyn NY.
He finds inspiration in the abundance of wood being discarded throughout NYC, from wood shop offcuts to old growth lumber scrapped from the pre-war buildings of NYC's architectural landscape. This “waste” becomes his building block, calling into question what qualifies as valuable.
Each object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely by hand...there is no lathe work involved for any of his pieces. The desired profile is defined during the building process, something akin to coil pottery, or an analog version of 3-D printing. Piece by piece, layer upon layer, he places each individual wood block, controlling both the wall thickness as well as the overall profile. Once constructed, Richard shapes the surfaces using a variety of hand held tools, resulting in a finely honed quality with subtle undulations very similar to that of hand built ceramics.
His STACKED process is a slow methodical ritual, applying a meditative focus to this previously discarded material, stacking individual pieces of wood to create an object that’s much more than the sum of its parts. As Richard learned early on in life, and applies to his work today, strive to make it better.
$17,110
BLOCK Side Table
By Richard Haining
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Salvaged cherry end-grain Richard Haining is an artist and studio furniture maker committed to the intersection of sustainable design and fine craft. Raised in Atlanta, GA, and educ...
Cherry
$1,600
H 17.5 in Dm 12 in
Midcentury Postmodern Clear Glass Block End Table or Side Table after Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool architectural design from the 1980s. It features heavy solid glass block construction with thick clear glass top.
Glass
$3,491 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Contemporary Design 'Meadow Blocks Side Table, by Andredottir & Bobek
By Andredottir & Bobek
Located in copenhagen, DK
One-off a kind - Contemporary Design, Meadow Block side tables embody the surface of stone and rocks. Made by the art and design duo Andredottir & Bobek...
Foam
Lucite Stacked Block Floor Lamp with Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage lucite helix-form stacked blocks floor lamp with a 15 inch square lucite table top at 23 inches high. Chrome fittings. Stepped three tier lucite s...
Lucite
Cast Glass Blocks Side / End Table
By Imperial Imagineering
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast glass blocks side / end table by Imperial Imagineering. Glass top shown is 33" by 33" and not included.
Glass
$4,740 / set
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 11.82 in
H Blocks by Kalou Dubus, Unique Brutalist Ceramic Stools, Side Table
By Kalou Dubus
Located in PANTIN, -
H BLOCKS is a pair of sculptural ceramic pieces conceived at the intersection of furniture and primitive architecture. Built in heavily chamotted black stoneware, the forms evoke raw...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Roberto & Mito Block for Muller Onyx and Brass Side Table
By Roberto and Mito Block, Muller of Mexico
Located in St. Louis, MO
Roberto & Mito Block for Muller of Mexico round onyx and brass frame side table with scroll form legs. Darker round center with lighter onyx band, separated by a gold brass band. Tab...
Onyx, Brass
Travertine Block Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This travertine block side table brings the beauty of natural stone into your space. Made from solid travertine, its organic texture and neutral tones complement a variety of interio...
Travertine
Anna Karlin Block Side Table
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made of cold rolled steel, the table is finished in a light antique brass with a dark antique brass block base. The contrasting finishes accentuate the interlocking shapes. Available...
Steel
Antique Brass Block Side Table
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modular stool and storage system created to accessorize a living space. Can be used facedown to act as stools or a small coffee table or turned upright...
Steel
$1,410
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Large Rustic Farmhouse Chopping Block / Side Table or Console Table
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Large, authentic oak chopping block from France with a beautiful, weathered appearance. The dark-colored oak displays plenty of character and signs of use that contribute to the piec...
Oak
19th Century French Elm Chopping Block Side Table
Located in Ventura, CA
19th Century French Elm Chopping Block Table that exudes rustic charm and authenticity. Crafted from a single, robust stump of natural elm wood, this piece stands as a testament to ...
Elm
Cast Resin 'Block' Side Table by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Rounded edges form a continuous plane, juxtaposing rigid structural expectation with an infinite expanse. A reliable, welcoming presence. Dimensions: Width 25 in. (63.5 cm), depth 2...
Resin, Fiberglass