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Brendan O Donnell Design and Fabrication
custom furniture maker Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, lighting design, Bespoke Lighting Fabrication, irish designer maker Dungarvan, Lighting desinger Dungarvan, designer maker waterford, furniture prototyping, ncad graduate 2001, industrial designer Ireland, craft and design ireland, product prototyping, Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland, custom wood carving, , The Maker Shed
RECENT WORK & News . . .
 Ahascragh Distillery Water WheelBilly Moore Metal Works and myself were tasked with salvaging what remained of the original water wheel from Ahascragh Flour Mill in Co. Galway to re-build and reinstall it in its original location for Ahascragh Distillery. |  Billy Moore - Herron SculptureSuch a privilege to work alongside Billy Moore through the design, build and install of his magnificent Sculpture for the Cappoquin Community park in remembrance of Tom and Marie Cavanagh and their contributions to Cappoquin over the years. |  Waterford Glas AwardsWaterford Glas Awards made from recycled plastic and reclaimed Oak. Designed and made for LEO Waterford by: Brendan O'Donnell Design |
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 Waterford Digital AwardsLaser cut and engraved awards designed and made for LEO Waterford by: Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Stainless Steel Engagement Ring BoxHand made stainless steel and reclaimed teak engagement ring box recently commissioned. Designed & made by Brendan O'Donnell |  LEO NEA - Awards WaterfordNational Enterprise Awards for the Waterford region commissioned by LEO Waterford. Custom made Awards in Oak, Copper and Bronze for Waterford LEO |
 Fretwork coffee table by Brendan O'Donnell DesignFretwork Coffee Table in Oak Veneer with steel base & surround ... |  Folding Wedge Ramp DesignDesign of folding wedge ramps for Damien Power Engineering, Waterford. These will be fitted to the new HD series Low Loaders |  Power Engineering - Folding Silage ForksDesign of a new range of 14ft & 16ft Folding Silage Forks with Damien Power Engineering, Waterford. See more on: www.powerengineering.ie |
 Power Engineering HD Low LoadersDesign of a new range of Agri and Construction spec Low Loaders with Damien Power Engineering, Waterford. See www.powerengineering.ie for more |  Power Engineering Low LoadersDesign of a new range of Agri and Construction spec Low Loaders with Damien Power Engineering, Waterford. See www.powerengineering.ie for more |  Ahascragh Distillery Oak Veneer BoxLaser engraved oak veneer box for the copper membership cards for the members of the Ahascragh Distillery Founders Cask Program. |
 Ahascragh Founders Cask Copper CardsLaser etched copper cards for the members of the Ahascragh Distillery Founders Cask Program. |  Edie and Anna Teething RingsLaser engraved branding for these wood teething rings for Edie and Anna in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford |  Billy Moore Metal Works SignStainless steel sign with laser etched name and logo mounted in 5mm Black Acrylic |
 Sculptural steel hand light - Brendan O'Donnell DesignSome lighting concepts in the works with Billy Moore Metal Works ... |  Fretwork wall panels by Brendan O'Donnell DesignSome recent wall panel designs |  Steel & Fretwork Bench TableHoney Comb - part of the new collaboration projects with Billy Moore Metal Works. We have some exciting new products in the works ... |
 Some wood turningsCustom table feet in Teak |  Kids Desk by Brendan O'Donnell DesignKids Desk - some fun furniture by Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Round fretwork table by Brendan O'Donnell DesignFretwork Coffee Table in Oak Veneer with steel base & surround ... |
 Sample Bottle TraysMilk sample bottle trays in Aluminium for Munster Bovine and Progressive Genetics |  Pearse St. Commemorative PlacquesDecember 2019 A commission to make some commemorative plaques using materials from the original Pearse St. Station roof structure that was replaced in 2019 - A Collaboration with DPE |  Pebble heart wedding ring box by Brendan O'Donnell DesignCustom commission to create a heart shaped pebble wedding & engagement ring box |
 Fretwork Art Coffee TableNew collaboration projects with Billy Moore Metal Works. We have some exciting new products in the works ... |  Atlantic Oak - Brendan O'DonnellAtlantic Fretwork - Part of the new collaboration projects with Billy Moore Metal Works. We have some exciting new products in the works ... |  Honey Comb Table TopHoney Comb - part of the new collaboration projects with Billy Moore Metal Works. We have some exciting new products in the works ... |
 Wedding Ring Box/ Engagment ring boxI made this custom ring box as a 5 year wedding anniversary gift. (5 years is wood!) Its always so nice to get asked to create such a thoughtful gift. by: Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Baby Keepsake Book BoxThis set of laser cut & engraved keepsake book boxes were made for new born twins this summer. Its a privilege to get asked to create such a personal gift. by: Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Star Trek Wedding Gift Broach/ badgeAugust 2019 I was asked to make a really unusual wedding gift for to Star Trek fans. How Cool!!! This was a fun project and so nice to be asked to create such a personalised present. by: Brendan O'Donnell Design |
 Laser Marking Stainless SteelLaser marking on stainless steel, brass, aluminium and other metals along with acrylics, Mdf and natural wood and some composites available at Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Art Coffee TableHoney Comb - part of the new collaboration projects with Billy Moore Metal Works. We have some exciting new products in the works ... |  Steel Handrail on Glass StairsMarch 2019 Custom steel handrail designed and made by Brendan O'Donnell Design & Billy Moore Metal Works for an existing cantilevered glass stairs in Dublin |
 Custom Photo Album - Dec 2018I made this custom photo album for a local client as a Christmas gift to her daughter after returning from her travels. Its a privilege to get asked to create such a personal gift. by: Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Travel Centers AwardsNov 2018 & Sept 2019 Custom Awards in solid Brass and Oak made designed and made for Travel Centres |  Eldorado Light 2018Custom solid Walnut frame on a 1960's Cadilac Eldorado with a mild steel base and LED light source |
 Steel & Oak Stairs - Sept 2018Sept 2018 A collaboration between myself and Billy Moore to design, build and install a bespoke steel and Oak staircase. This was a fun one... |  Fretwork Table Leg DetailDecember 2019 A collaboration between myself, Billy Moore Metal Works and Concrete Fair |  Steel & Oak Stairs - Sept 2018Sept 2018 A collaboration between myself and Billy Moore to design, build and install a bespoke steel and Oak staircase. This was a fun one... |
 Steel & Oak Stairs - Sept 2018Sept 2018 A collaboration between myself and Billy Moore to design, build and install a bespoke steel and Oak staircase. This was a fun one... |  Steel Stairs With Billy MooreSept 2018 Myself and Billy Moore have been working on this stairs for the last 2 months and and the end result has been one of the most satisfying projects for me to date ... More to come |  Custom Eldorado LightAug 2018 A custom Light I'm making in the workshop at the moment using a tail light fitting from a 1960's Caddilac Eldorado for a vintage american car enthusiast ... |
 Steel Stairs FabricationJuly 2018 Some of the stair panels for the upstairs landing coming together really nicely - I'm collaborating with Billy Moore Metal Works on this and its a blast! |  Wedding Album Copper Binding RingsJuly 2018 Some experiments in texturing copper, these rings are destined to be the binding rings on a bespoke wedding album |  Elm BenchJuly 2018 Quick personal project - solid Elm bench - all parts ready for assembly .. |
 Steel Stairs Sample PanelJune 2018 Putting together a sample panel for a recent stairs commission in steel and wood ... |  Plate Steel Light CompleteJune 2018 The finished steel light just installed! Looks fantastic too - Made for One Off Design - Dublin |  Plate Steel LightMay 2018 Making the internal structure for a feature mild steel light - Client: One Off Design - Dublin |
 Wedding SetJust in time for the big day! Cherry veneer memory book box with the love birds on a branch theme coupled with a heart shaped Oak and Yew wedding ring box. |  Oak Heart Wedding Ring BoxWedding ring box in Oak with Irish Yew detail |  CNC Parts in HDPU @themakershedOct 2017 ... I've been working on a few projects with Concrete Fair lately and this one in particular got both of us thinking hard! These are some test mould parts in High Density Polyurethane model board on the CNC Router ... it is so great to machine!! |
 Laser Etched Logo on MetalOct 2017 ... So the new laser CNC has been delivered and installed! Major leap forward and now another learning curve begins!! and as with the CNC router its going to be put to some unusual uses!! like here: laser etching paint on a steel plate for a sign in the workshop ... |  CNC Aluminium Parts @themakershedSept 2017 ... Just put the finish coat on these 6mm aluminium parts I milled out on the cnc. Pushing its boundaries a little but its working out well so far and all part of the learning curve! |  Kids Desk PrototypingSept 2017 ... I'm back developing up a range of kids furniture with some little differences! Contact me for info or requests ... |
 Burnt Oak Ring BoxSept 2017 ... This ring box was more experimental in nature. Made originally in natural Irish Oak, it was then burnt with a gas flame to char the outer surface. I retained the natural inner surface to show a contrast with the dark textured outer grain. Once brushed and sanded a Danish oil finish was applied. |  Memory Ring BoxAug 2017 ... There was a very personal connection to the ring being given by a client to a close relative in this spalted beech box. Some of the stories I encounter when making these are very touching and beautiful ... |  Some New Ring BoxesAug 2017 ... New heart shaped ring boxes in Oak & Spalted Beech in a variety of textures |
 Spalted Beech Ring BoxJuly 2017 ... A very thoughtful and personal gift for a new mother. |  3 Wedding Ring Boxes2017 ... Some styles and woods |  Memory Book Box2017... This laser cut cherry veneer box was heading for a wedding in Germany! The client had a very thoughtful poem engraved inside the cover and had specific font and layout choice to suit the special couple. Its always great to work with people that have an involvment in the process |
 PrototypingLots of prototyping with laser cut steel in the workshop lately ... gotta love the power of cnc's! Sept 2016 |  Bronze Inlay Table SampleSome recent samples made for a boardroom table using black oak, bronze, leather & Glass Busy busy! ... |  Jodie & Cameron Wedding Ring BoxI have just finished this hand carved heart shaped wedding ring box in Irish Yew & Walnut for a very special couple in Australia for their wedding in October! - Sept 2016 Click for more ... |
 Custom Solid Oak BoxesSome shipping-display boxes just finished in solid oak with copper logo inlay detail ... August 2016 |  Walnut & Brass AwardSolid Walnut & Brass awards completed... Carved and Flame textured with solid brass made for Kilbrittain Gaa, Cork August 2016 |  Wedding Ring BoxI have just finished this hand made custom solid oak wedding ring box for a close friend on their special day. Hand carved with natural suede ring holder. July 2016 ... |
 Heart Shaped Ring BoxHand made ring box from native Irish spalted beech. June 2016 ... |  Copper Inlay Logo in OakA detail shot of some recent work I'm doing for a local crafts shop. Logo from copper inlaid in solid oak ... its great working with creative people! :o) |  Irish Oak & Brass AwardsMarch 2016: The Irish oak and solid brass award plaques are complete ... Turns out fire & wood are a good combination! The flame burnt finish on the oak makes it almost look like walnut! The polished natural beeswax completes the pieces. Click here for more ... |
 Inspirational Wood! ...Feb 2016; I was kindly asked by Modeligo Gaa again this year to make 2 of their annual award plaques. I uncovered some local Irish oak and solid brass that I had and the combination was perfect ... |  Wave Carved TableDec 2015: Working on a small table light that's been on the long finger for a bit too long now!!! more to follow soon ... |  Brass Frame with Stained GlassA recent new experiment in collaboration with an artist to make bespoke brass frames for a stained glass art installation, so far so good! ... Nov 2015 |
 Bespoke Brass LightSome nice detail of the brasswork I'm working on with Dungarvan Precision Engineering for a bespoke light I was commissioned to make recently for a clients exhibition Stateside this Fall ... Sept 2015 |  Connector Logo Light - Sept 2015A feature Light inspired by the connector.ie logo type. Shown here during the install with Conor from Connector.ie and Brendan O'Donnell Designed and made by Brendan O'Donnell July 2015 |  Alpha Romeo Feature PieceUnique momento for an Italian car enthusiast ... Italian car design meets wall art! ... |
 Display BoxesA recent commission from One Off Design to make these beautiful modular display boxes from solid ash and resin. The resin lid will be laser etched with specific branding using a Trotec Laser engraver - designed by One Off Design |  Modeligo Award 2015I was delighted to be asked to make this piece for Modeligo GAA Club's Victory Banquet. It was in acknowledgment of their outgoing manager for the many great achievements together. Click for more ... |  Plywood Chair by Brendan O'DonnellMade from of cuts of birch ply and solid walnut pieces from previous projects ... no such thing as waste! Click for More ... |
 Owl Art Piece with James EarleySome images of the completed piece I made for InPutOut for the Dean Hotel Dublin. Concept & design by James Earley with images by http://www.eoinholland.com Click image for more ... |  Sliotar CarvingThis carving is a work in progress in Burr Ash... I was asked to make an award piece for a local sporting personality in appreciation of his contribution to the development of Hurling within his organisation, more to follow ... |  Rustic Post BoxMade on request for an old cottage in the Yorkshire Moors from reclaimed oak floor boards & copper water pipes. Click image for more ... |
 Art Piece 2014 with James EarleyI was asked by James Earley to help create one of his latest graphic works into a 3D piece for installation in a Dublin city centre space - This is a shot of the work in progress. It is 3meters x 650mm and will look stunning complete thanks to James' vision and creativity - more to follow soon ... |  Laser Cut Trays2mm Aluminium laser cut & folded for collecting sample bottles. For use on site in agricultural dairy applications. Prototyped & produced for Munster CBG |  Chess Box - Oct 2014Custom laser cut & engraved chess piece box made for Tom in O'Keeffe Sports in Rathmines, Dublin. They are available in his store now complete with chess pieces. Click image for more ... |
 Hackathon Dublin, September 2014I was pretty chuffed to be on the winning team at Ireland's 1st dedicated Hardware Hackathon! I got to meet, work with & befriend a fantastic bunch of creative people at this great event held in DCU September 2014 Click image for more... |  Gift Book BoxDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more ... |  Wedding Day Book BoxDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |
 USA Number Plate MapMade by Brendan O'Donnell Design using recycled American State license plates. Click image for more... |  Inlaid Ducati Coffee TableDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design. Click image for more... |  Click Furniture - StoolsDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design. Click image for more... |
 Click Furniture - StoolsDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design. Click image for more... |  Replica Kite Board TrophyArtwork & Design by Nigel Wynne & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design. Click image for more... |  Resin River Table London 2012Exhibited at London Design Week 2012 Made by Brendan O'Donnell for One Off, Dublin. Design & concept by One Off. Click image for more... |
 Ballerina Table by Charles O'TooleMade by Brendan O'Donnell for Charles Furniture. Design & Concept by Charles O'Toole Click image for more... |  Tear Drop Island - Stone Panelsby Brendan O'Donnell Design for Curve Craft. Click image for more... |  Resin River Display London 2012Exhibited at London Design Week 2012 Made by Brendan O'Donnell for One Off Dublin. Concepts & Design by One Off Click image for more... |
 Bridge Oak Deskby Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |  Split Level Wave Islandby Brendan O'Donnell Design for Curve Craft Click image for more... |  Painted Island With WalnutBy Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |
 Tear Drop Islandby Brendan O'Donnell Design for Curve Craft Click image for more... |  Crooked PlayhouseWeather-proof & insulated play centre Designed & Made by Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |  Bridge Oak Deskby Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |
 Meades Cafe - Dungarvan, WaterfordDesign & Project management by Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |  Tear Drop Islandby Brendan O'Donnell Design for Curve Craft Click image for more... |  Meades Cafe - Dungarvan, WaterfordDesign & Project management by Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |
 Burr Oak Wardrobeby Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Round Islandby Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Emerald Islands Brandingby Brendan O'Donnell Design |
 Burr Walnut Larderby Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |  Emerald Island Brochureby Brendan O'Donnell Design |  Teak Birdhouse for Cut & EngraveDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design for Cut & Engrave |
 Burr Walnut Deskby Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |  Wooden Clutch BagsDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design for Cut & Engrave Click image for more... |  Jewelery Book BoxDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |
 Curved Larderby Brendan O'Donnell Design for Curve Craft |  Keepsake Book BoxesDesigned & made by Brendan O'Donnell Design Click image for more... |
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