Wooden Vases

Melanie Abrantes Designs was founded in 2013 by designer and artist, Melanie Abrantes. Through the technique of lathing, she turns simple pieces of solid wood and cork into one-of-a-kind bowls, vases, planters and objects. Her passion for woodworking originates from the simple fact that every piece is as unique as the material it is made from.

In addition to her design and lathe work, Melanie teaches carving workshops and is the author of Carve: A Simple Guide to Whittling. She currently lives and works in Oakland, CA.