Joe Kovacs, Branching Out Artistree

Functional Art Inspired by Nature

Joe Kovacs of Branching Out Artistree has been working with wood for 19 years.  Recently he started creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces from fallen hardwood trees and branches.  He has designed and built functional art in the form of tables, shelves, entertainment units, game tables and more.  He welcomes visitors to his studio and also takes custom orders.

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About Branching Out Artistree in Joe’s Own Words

“A creation of beauty is a joy forever.”

“I love the outdoors, and on my many walks I was inspired to find a way to recycle the many fallen branches that littered the ground.  When I used some of the branches as table legs, I noticed the table was very sturdy, naturally balanced and aesthetically pleasing. They seemed to take on their own personality.”

“The surfaces of my furnishings are hardwood slabs up to 2 inches thick consisting of oak, beech, walnut, cherry, ash and other local hardwoods that are slowly dried to prevent cracking. They are finely sanded to reveal the natural grains and colors of each piece. Sealer is then applied before the final finishes which are shellac or oil.”

Designers, Decorators & Distributors

If you are a designer, decorator or distributor, Joe will work with you in designing pieces for your clients or shop.  Branching Out Artistree has inventory available for resale.  You may also download his five-page full color PDF brochure for your clients.


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Ordering & Purchasing Information

Web Site: Branching Out Artistree
Email: joe@branchingoutartistree.com
Phone: 519-851-8733 (TREE) (Canada)

Studio Location & Hours
Branching Out Artistree Studio
4509 Colonel Talbot Rd.
Lambeth, London
Ontario, Canada
N6P 1P7

Please call for studio hours.

Galleries
Eclipse Art & Design Gallery in Deerhurst Inn, Huntsville, Canada
Little Falls Artisans in St. Marys, Ontario
Mostly Muskoka Gallery, 40 Manitoba St., Bracebridge, Ontario
Algonquin Outfitters, Oxtongue Lake Shore, Dwight, Ontario
You Rock Studio, 230 Main St., Bloomfield, Ontario


Copyright 2012 Kathryn Depew. Photos from Joe Kovacs, used by permission.

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One Response to Joe Kovacs, Branching Out Artistree

  1. moonsword says:

    Fabulous work! My favorite is the Cherry Book Tree, followed closely by the Music Stand (I’d love a version for sketching!) and of course those brilliant game tables. Outstanding talent!

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