May 2, 2011

Senart's Oyster and Chop House Washington, DC



Capital Hill's New Oyster Bar

Opening 04/28/2011

520 8Th St SE



 Senart's was named after another Oyster House at the same location open between 1913 - 1939


        

The revival of Senart's Oyster and Chop House is another example of Xavier Cervera's influence on the dining scene in the Barracks Row section of SE Washington, DC. Truly a visionary with a passion for preserving the history of the area and at the same time providing unique dining experiences for the future. I am proud to have been associated with the design, manufacturing and installation of the custom seating for this exciting new venue.
                                                              
     
                                            
Original 100 year old Coca-Cola "ghost mural"
on the buildings outside wall is being restored




50-foot-long white Carrera Marble slab bar


  

Carrera Marble gets it's name from Carrera, Italy,
 the city in which this
marble is most commonly quarried






                                     Walnut bar stools were created to look as though they
                                      were here when this place originally opened in 1913



        




Ambiance reflective of 1920's
Washington, DC nightlife












                   Black Leather and Walnut banquettes, dining tables and
                          chairs pay respect to days past when Senart's Oyster House
        was a favorite place to hang out for the people of
               SE Washington, the Marine Corps Barracks, and the
                                             Navy ship yard.

Banquette seating surrounded by vintage photographs
from the Washington, DC area


Restaurateur -Xavier Cervera

                                             I would like to thank Xavier Cervera
                                             for the opportunity to create Senart's
                                             custom bar stools, dining chairs, booths
                                             and banquettes.





Apr 28, 2011

Rice Market Restaurant - Charleston, SC

Charleston's most dynamic new restaurant

Opened 12/21/2010

549 East Bay Street

www.ricemarketrestaurant.com

The Rice Market Restaurant gave me another opportunity to work with
   restaurateur Richard Stoney. Creating Richard's vision of the seating for
 this new restaurant was both satisfying and exciting.

Eclectic venue



Bar Stools inspired by French shoe designer-
 Christian Louboutin


Community table extends the bar scene



Banquette seating



Canopied booths create a cozy atmosphere
for a private dining experience








Jun 1, 2010

The Chesapeake Room - Washington, DC

501 8th Street, Southeast

http://www.thechesapeakeroom.com/


The Chesapeake Room gave us our first exposure to Washington, DC.
We are excited to be part of Xavier Cervera's new Capital Hill restaurant. 



Custom Leather Booths, Bar Stools, and Dining Chairs


 
Community tables with tall bar stools
extend bar seating


The Wild Olive Restaurant - John's Island, SC

"Located in the heart of Charlestion's farming community - John's Island, SC" Custom Leather Booths and Banquettes designed and manufactured to complement the traditional Italian Restaurant decor.


 
 

Hall's Chophouse - Charleston, SC

434 King Street

www.hallschophouse

We designed and manufactured the Custom Leather seating      for this new fine dining restaurant. A great experience working with the Hall family.

Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar - Charlestion, SC

The Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar opened in 2009 in the heart of Charlestion's historic district.
Leather Booths & Banquettes were designed and manufactured to complement the beauty of the
original 1800's architecture
Leather Banquette

Leather Booth

Leather Booth

















Carolinas Restaurant - Charleston, SC

Working with Charleston Restaurateur Richard Stoney to create the 2008 Carolina's Restaurant decor upgrade marked our first entry into Fine Dining. Shown above are two custom Leather Booths that we designed and manufactured for the main dining area and three hand-tufted booths for the bar area.

Proclaimed by the New York Times as "one of the most elegant restaruants on the east coast."