Old Mill Cafe
Vintage Furniture
In the spring of 2021, we were delighted to be tasked with overseeing the salvage operation of the derelict flower mill in Ahascragh, Co. Galway with a view to repurposing some of the old industrial equipment that once formed the heart of this mill.
The Brief:
To design and create a collection of bespoke furniture and lighting that reflects the industrial heritage of the old mill for installation in the adjacent Mill Cafe.
Upon receiving a lorry load of what some might call “scrap metal”—but what we see as “vintage treasure”—we began methodically sifting through it to uncover unique and interesting pieces.
Process:
Selected historical gems were incorporated into functional furniture pieces, using a mix of materials including glass, stone, brass, copper, and 200-year-old salvaged oak. Employing time-honored techniques such as metal forging and fine carpentry, we crafted a series of vintage industrial style pieces.
The resulting furniture and lighting collection celebrates and complements the history and important role these components played in Ireland’s industrial heritage, adding a unique charm to the Mill Cafe.
