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# Blackstone Design

Hand shaped, original, and custom furniture by Mark Wedekind

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://blackstonedesign.com/blog/)
- [Cherry Coffee Table with Rock](https://blackstonedesign.com/cherry-coffee-table-with-rock/)
- [Monkey Pod Entry Table](https://blackstonedesign.com/monkey-pod-entry-table/)
- [Walnut Newel Post](https://blackstonedesign.com/walnut-newel-post/) - Nice evening light on the walnut newel post and cherry sculpted end table.
- [New Tool Cabinet](https://blackstonedesign.com/new-tool-cabinet/) - Happy New Year! Out with the old and in with the new, 2016 starts out more organized with my new tool cabinet. Why did I not make the time to build this much earlier??! The chalkboard doors will be very handy for doodling, too.
- [Best of 2014/2015](https://blackstonedesign.com/best-of-2014-2015/) - As 2015 came to a close, I looked back on the work I have been doing and we put together a slideshow of the highlights from 2014 and 2015. It’s been a fun and productive couple of years!
- [Curves of Curly](https://blackstonedesign.com/curves-of-curly/) - This sculptural cabinet is made of curly English Walnut and curly maple. It measures 34 1/2″ high x 34″ overall wide x 16″ deep. $5200.
- [Cherry pedestal dining table](https://blackstonedesign.com/cherry-pedestal-dining-table/) - This pedestal dining table is made of cherry with walnut pegs in the breadboard ends. It measures 30″ high, x 75″ long x 36″ wide. $5800.
- [3 Legged Sculpted Stool](https://blackstonedesign.com/3-legged-sculpted-stool/) - This 3 legged stool has sculpted joints and a granite rock sculpted into the base. It is made of cherry with walnut wedges in the through-tenons. 35 1/4″ high x 23″ wide x 21″ deep. Seat height is 26″. $3800.
- [Cherry and maple hall table](https://blackstonedesign.com/cherry-and-maple-hall-table/) - This is a long narrow table perfect for use in an entryway, hallway or on the back side of a couch. It is made of cherry with a curly maple top and drawer pull. 42″ long x 38″ high x 11 1/2″ deep. This piece is available through Blue.Hollomon Gallery in Anchorage, Alaska.
- [Roots #3](https://blackstonedesign.com/test/) - This small sculptural case was inspired by the rainforests of British Columbia and the roots of trees reaching around rocks or fallen trees. The 3 drawer dovetailed case is made of flame birch. The “rootwad” is made of black walnut and also provides for the drawer pulls. 11″ wide x 11″ deep x 19″ high.

## Pages

- [Home](https://blackstonedesign.com/)
- [Portfolio](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/)
- [Contact](https://blackstonedesign.com/contact/) - Please fill out the form below to contact me or reach me by phone at (907)297-9189.
- [Exhibitions](https://blackstonedesign.com/exhibitions/) - Recent exhibitions and major commissions
- [Biography](https://blackstonedesign.com/about/) - After growing up in Missouri and receiving a BS degree in agriculture economics from the University of Missouri, Columbia, I traveled and lived around the western United States. While living in Utah, I briefly explored the idea of a master's degree in wildlife biology at Utah State University but realized school was not where I
- [Commissions](https://blackstonedesign.com/commissions/) - A view out a window, a favorite tree, an interesting rock can all start the thought process that leads to a piece of furniture. I like to go into designing a new piece with an open mind. Furniture ideas can come from anything. I start out broad, not even thinking of furniture, and work down

## Events

- [Living Alaska: A Decade of Collecting Contemporary Art in Alaska Museums](https://blackstonedesign.com/event/living-alaska-a-decade-of-collecting-contemporary-art-in-alaska-museums/) - An exhibition at the Anchorage Museum of works of contemporary art owned by the museum made possible by funding from the Rasmuson Foundation. For more information on this exhibit, CLICK HERE.
- [Knock on Wood](https://blackstonedesign.com/event/knock-on-wood/) - A juried exhibition at the Bellevue Arts Museum in Bellevue, WA featuring the work of 39 wood artists in the Northwest. Go to Bellevue Arts Museum for more information on this exhibit.
- [Artist-in-Residence at Denali National Park, Alaska](https://blackstonedesign.com/event/artist-in-residence-at-denali-national-park-alaska/) - For 10 days I based out of a remote cabin in in Denali National Park and Preserve to gain creative inspiration from the Park. This piece shown here resulted from my experience and is on display at the visitors center. For more information about the Artist-in-Residency program, CLICK HERE.
- [Inspired, Inventive and Irreverent: Contemporary Craft From the Permanent Collection](https://blackstonedesign.com/event/inspired-inventive-and-irreverent-contemporary-craft-from-the-permanent-collection/) - An exhibit of Contemporary Craft at the Anchorage Museum that featured some of the best contemporary craft pieces in the museum’s collection, this exhibition covers a wide range of finely made, innovative work including textiles, woodworking, basketry and mixed media. Featured artists include Carla Potter, ceramics; Mark Wedekind, wood furniture; Rika Mouw, jewelry; and Fran
- [Earth, Fire and Fibre XXVII](https://blackstonedesign.com/event/earth-fire-and-fibre-xxvii/) - A biennial juried craft exhibition at the Anchorage Museum, Anchorage, AK. Juror: Patricia Watkinson, former executive directive of Pilchuck Glass School, WA.
- [The Bones Show](https://blackstonedesign.com/event/the-bones-show/) - A thematic, juried exhibition of Alaska Artists showcasing artwork depicting, referencing and utilizing bones in all manner of form and meaning. Well Street Art Company, Fairbanks AK.
- [Cascadia](https://blackstonedesign.com/event/cascadia/) - Studio Furniture from Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. This is the juried furniture exhibition that accompanied the annual conference of the Furniture Society. Victoria, BC, Canada.
- [It’s All Material](https://blackstonedesign.com/event/its-all-material/) - An exhibition at the Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska highlighting materials and craftsmanship with works from their permanent collection. More information on the exhibit HERE Watch videos here of several makers talking about their work as part of the exhibit.

## Portfolios

- [Earth Fire & Fibre](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/earth-fire-fibre/)
- [Studio](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/studio/)
- [East Forks](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/east-forks/)
- [Public Commissions](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/public-commissions/)
- [Press Room](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/press-room/)
- [Sculpture](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/sculpture/)
- [Seating](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/seating/)
- [Dining Room](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/dining-room/)
- [Living Room](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/living-room/)
- [Bedroom](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/bedroom/)
- [Architectural Elements](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/architectural-elements/)
- [All galleries](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio/all-galleries/)

## Categories

- [News](https://blackstonedesign.com/category/news/)

## Portfolio Category

- [Architectural Elements](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/architectural-elements/)
- [Bedroom](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/bedroom/)
- [Dining Room](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/dining-room/)
- [Earth Fire & Fibre](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/earth-fire-fibre/)
- [East Forks](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/east-forks/)
- [Living Room](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/living-room/)
- [Press Room](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/press-room/)
- [Public Commissions](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/public-commissions/)
- [Sculpture](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/sculpture/)
- [Seating](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/seating/)
- [Slideshow](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/slideshow/)
- [Studio](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/studio/)
- [White Oak Table](https://blackstonedesign.com/portfolio_category/white-oak-table/)