Vintage Decorator's Bowl

A large, naturally-aged red oak log has been reclaimed by one of North Carolina's leading artisans. 

This Decorator's Bowl measures 21" in diameter and 9" in height. It comes complete with an aluminum base plate, an aluminum patch to support a naturally cracked section in the log, and authentically formed termite markings.

It's more than art. 

It's a record of nature's growth cycles, weather patterns, and endurance.

More pictures to come.

One of a kind: $1,499.

"Artist Doesn't Conform to One Medium"

Tomorrow the Morganton News Herald will publish an article about Roger.You can check it out here.

"It’s hard to put a label on what Roger Carter III does for a living. He’s part artist, part inventor and part manufacturer. He’s a thinker and he’s a learner. He designs and builds wood, metal and glass pieces – for form and function ..."

Photo - Credit: Julie N. Chang/The News Herald
Roger Carter III holds up a pair of clock hands that he's been working on. Carter, a metal-, glass- and woodworker helps people develop their ideas and produces prototypes.

Vega Engine-Block Island

Remember the Chevy Vega? One of the design objectives was to minimize weight, so the engine block was made out of aluminum.

And even though the last one rolled off the assembly line in 1977, Roger's dedication to valuing every resource has led to another masterpiece: an engine-block island bar. We thought you might like a glimpse of this work-in-progress ...

The base of this one-of-a-kind island bar is constructed from two Vega engine blocks set on a hand-turned maple base. A walnut band surrounds the base of the pedestal. The pedestal will be painted to match the engine blocks.

The island top has an oak butcher-block inlay surrounded by an 8 inch eating area made of walnut. The four piston holes in each engine will serve as a wine rack.

For more information, give Roger a call at 828-439-3345.