CUSTOM & COLLABORATION

We create custom, one-of-a-kind pieces for clients with a unique vision. Many of our existing designs can be made-to-order, meaning changes can be made to the finish, branding and color to personalize our pieces specially for you. We also take on a limited number of fully custom designs every year for clients who want to collaborate and create something new together.

If you’re interested in working on a custom project with us, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at hello@melanieabrantes.com

 

RESEARCH & DESIGN

All of our custom projects begin with a Research & Design phase, where we learn all about your brand and unique vision. We find and test high-quality materials and come up with design proposals that are functional, beautiful, and fit your needs.

PRODUCTION

After project approval, we work to bring your custom design to life. All our pieces are made in-house or by skillful fabricators and artisans in the United States. Your project can even be customized to have your own branding and packaging.

 

COMPLETION

Now you get to enjoy a custom design created exclusively for you, designed and produced sustainably in Oakland, California!

 

SELECTED PROJECTS

 

Houseplant - Cork and Glass Ashtray

This piece is our take on Seth Rogen’s iconic ashtray design for Houseplant. The inspiration for our ashtray stems from the utilitarian aspects of Bauhaus design as well as the colors and vibes of 1970s interiors. We wanted to make a piece that was functional and would add a pop of color to any room.

All pieces are hand-turned in the Bay Area and the glass is handmade by Gary Bodker in Portland, Oregon.

 

Rudd Estate - custom dyed vases

We worked with our friends at Napa Valley’s Rudd Estate to create these special dyed vases for their holiday gifting! We chose colors reflective of Rudd’s seasonal gardens and interior design, all dyed on-site on their beautiful property and sealed with beeswax harvested from their honeybees.

These vases are a limited edition color of 78 pieces.

 

dada Daily - entertainment board


We designed this charcuterie and entertainment board for New York-based boutique snack brand Dada Daily. This beautiful board is solid maple with hand-dyed feet colored to compliment Dada’s gold and green branding and whimsical style.

You can purchase the Entertainment Board here.