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Thanks to all for their comments and feedback on the LUCKY BEAM....

The use of an actual structural steel I-beam poses a number of logistical and practical problems-- such as radical weight and poor ergonomics for seating.

The piece is hand made in Brooklyn (small carbon footprint) one by one, of solid aluminum. The seat itself is Heart Pine reclaimed from industrial Brooklyn. Each LUCKY BEAM requires advanced skill, notable time and close attention to create.

We hope this explanation is clarifying to those who seemed bewildered by the piece. Thanks to Apartment Therapy for the posting, and to the community for the valuable discussion.

- Pamela and Steph Katch

*loved* this collection at the show. Kai-wei's sense for proportion is beautiful and the finishes are so handsome. The cork drawer linings are just the kind of thoughtful detail that makes his work stand out...

love these textiles. especially the ATTENDANTS carrying the pretty flowers.

they're going straight to our library!

Wonderful pieces, particularly love the lamp, the chairs (love) and the pot.

the great shape of the chairs would be accentuated with some contrast...

they'd be perfect with the "EDGY" dining table (that my sister and I designed). in fact, it's one of our ten favorite chairs to go with table!

http://shop.katchdesigncompany.com/product/edgy-drop-leaf-dining-table

both pieces would look wonderful with Lindsey Adelman's "you make it" chandelier (or any of her other gorgeous lighting).

http://lindseyadelman.com/makeit.php?item=4

tie it all together with some beautiful tableware from heath ceramics (their "rim" or "coupe" lines are my top picks) or some "grandmothers" china finds on ebay, and you're all set!