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Madeleine Fairchild Designs Portfolio
Bali Hai 306
Brady 306.jpg 2008-10-23
Bali Hai 308
Brady 308.jpg 2008-10-23
Bali Hai 311
Brady 311.jpg 2008-10-23
Bali Hai 315
Brady 315.jpg 2008-10-23
Bali Hai 324
Brady 324.jpg 2008-10-23
Bali Hai 327
Brady 327.jpg 2008-10-23
Bali Hai 329
Brady 329.jpg 2008-10-23
Bamboo & Bubbles 59
Brady 59.jpg 2008-09-12
Bamboo & Bubbles 60
Brady 60.jpg 2008-09-12
Bamboo & Bubbles 67
Brady 67.jpg 2008-09-12
Bamboo & Bubbles 71
Brady 71.jpg 2008-09-12
Bamboo & Bubbles 74
Brady 74.jpg 2008-09-12
Bamboo & Bubbles 77
Brady 77.jpg 2008-09-12
Bamboo & Bubbles 81
Brady 81.jpg 2008-09-12
Bucktown Brown 45
Brady 45.jpg 2008-09-12
Bucktown Brown 46
Brady 46.jpg 2008-09-12
Bucktown Brown 49
Brady 49.jpg 2008-09-12
Bucktown Brown 53
Brady 53.jpg 2008-09-12
Captiva 216
Brady 216.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 218
Brady 218.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 220
Brady 220.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 221
Brady 221.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 223
Brady 223.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 224
Brady 224.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 231
Brady 231.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 236
Brady 236.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 240
Brady 240.jpg 2008-10-13
Captiva 245
Brady 245.jpg 2008-10-13
Catalina 82
Brady 82.jpg 2008-09-12
Catalina 84
Brady 84.jpg 2008-09-12
Catalina 88
Brady 88.jpg 2008-09-12
Catalina 89
Brady 89.jpg 2008-09-12
Catalina 96
Brady 96.jpg 2008-09-12
Catalina 97
Brady 97.jpg 2008-09-12
Cordoba 116
Brady 116.jpg 2008-10-07
Cordoba 118
Brady 118.jpg 2008-10-07
Cordoba 121
Brady 121.jpg 2008-10-07
Cordoba 124
Brady 124.jpg 2008-10-07
Cordoba 127
Brady 127.jpg 2008-10-07
Cordoba 128
Brady 128.jpg 2008-10-07
Cordoba 130
Brady 130.jpg 2008-10-07
Cordoba 134
Brady 134.jpg 2008-10-07
Dizzy Dragonfly 150
Brady 150.jpg 2008-10-08
Dizzy Dragonfly 152
Brady 152.jpg 2008-10-08
Dizzy Dragonfly 155
Brady 155.jpg 2008-10-08
Dizzy Dragonfly 156
Brady 156.jpg 2008-10-08
Dizzy Dragonfly 157
Brady 157.jpg 2008-10-08
Dizzy Dragonfly 159
Brady 159.jpg 2008-10-08
Dizzy Dragonfly 160
Brady 160.jpg 2008-10-08
Dizzy Dragonfly 163
Brady 163.jpg 2008-10-08
Dizzy Dragonfly 164
Brady 164.jpg 2008-10-08
La Dahlia 195
Brady 195.jpg 2008-10-09
La Dahlia 198
Brady 198.jpg 2008-10-09
La Dahlia 201
Brady 201.jpg 2008-10-09
La Dahlia 203
Brady 203.jpg 2008-10-09
La Dahlia 204
Brady 204.jpg 2008-10-09
La Dahlia 205
Brady 205.jpg 2008-10-09
La Dahlia 211
Brady 211.jpg 2008-10-09
La Dahlia 214
Brady 214.jpg 2008-10-09
Molokai 249
Brady 249.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 251
Brady 251.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 255
Brady 255.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 260
Brady 260.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 263
Brady 263.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 265
Brady 265.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 268
Brady 268.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 269
Brady 269.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 270
Brady 270.jpg 2008-10-13
Molokai 271
Brady 271.jpg 2008-10-13
Ocean Glass 101
Brady 101.jpg 2008-10-07
Ocean Glass 103
Brady 103.jpg 2008-10-07
Ocean Glass 105
Brady 105.jpg 2008-10-07
Ocean Glass 109
Brady 109.jpg 2008-10-07
Ocean Glass 110
Brady 110.jpg 2008-10-07
Ocean Glass 112
Brady 112.jpg 2008-10-07
Ocean Glass 115
Brady 115.jpg 2008-10-07
Steel Blue 07
Brady 07.jpg 2008-09-12
Steel Blue 14
Brady 14.jpg 2008-09-12
Steel Blue 25
Brady 25.jpg 2008-09-12
Steel Blue 31
Brady 31.jpg 2008-09-12
Steel Blue 32
Brady 32.jpg 2008-09-12
Steel Blue 40
Brady 40.jpg 2008-09-12
Steel Blue/Bucktown Brown 57
Brady 57.jpg 2008-09-12
Toscano 172
Brady 172.jpg 2008-10-08
Toscano 178
Brady 178.jpg 2008-10-08
Toscano 179
Brady 179.jpg 2008-10-08
Toscano 182
Brady 182.jpg 2008-10-08
Toscano 185
Brady 185.jpg 2008-10-08
Toscano 190
Brady 190.jpg 2008-10-08
Toscano 191
Brady 191.jpg 2008-10-08
Versailles 281
Brady 281.jpg 2008-10-23
Versailles 287
Brady 287.jpg 2008-10-23
Versailles 288
Brady 288.jpg 2008-10-23
Versailles 292
Brady 292.jpg 2008-10-23
Versailles 296
Brady 296.jpg 2008-10-23
Versailles 296
Brady 296.jpg 2008-10-23
Versailles 299
Brady 299.jpg 2008-10-23
More table designs....
Madeleine Fairchild Designs Portfolio
Molokai 255
Brady 255.jpg 2008-10-13
Cordoba 134
Brady 134.jpg 2008-10-07
Captiva 245
Brady 245.jpg 2008-10-13
La Dahlia 214
Brady 214.jpg 2008-10-09
Dizzy Dragonfly 150
Brady 150.jpg 2008-10-08
Toscano 179
Brady 179.jpg 2008-10-08
La Dahlia 195
Brady 195.jpg 2008-10-09
Molokai 268
Brady 268.jpg 2008-10-13
Ocean Glass 112
Brady 112.jpg 2008-10-07
Cordoba 127
Brady 127.jpg 2008-10-07
Versailles 287
Brady 287.jpg 2008-10-23
Catalina 84
Brady 84.jpg 2008-09-12
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About this collection...
Madeleine Fairchild Designs is a new furniture concept offering a sophisticated collection of artistic tile tables. The tables are handmade in the USA incorporating distinctive tiles from around the world. From the silky smooth softness of Italian stone, to the crystal clarity of glass, and the hand rubbed modern antiquity of etched stone, this collection of tile tables is truly the first of its kind.
Traditional color families, updated with contemporary, nature inspired hues, anchors the collections palette which adapts well to any surroundings-modern to traditional. The distinguished color palette is visually rich. The textural finishes of exceptionally diverse luxury tile materials are used in these beautiful tables as a design which will appeal to a variety of discerning tastes.
Simply put, the tables are versatile, classic and timeless. Due to the natural endurance of tile, these tables will last a lifetime.
Custom design consultations are encouraged.
Contact info
Fran Brady - Designer/Owner
708-912-4734
fkbrady91@aim.com
fran@mfairchild.com
Our story...
The story behind Madeleine Fairchild Designs really began, unknowingly, 25 years ago. After moving into a new home, with our first child on the way, and very little money for new furniture, an idea came to mind for our much needed kitchen table. My Dad, who had been retired for many years, kept himself busy by making "special order" wood pieces of furniture for my sister and I. So, when I came to him with my idea for a tile kitchen table and four chairs, he unquestionably got to work and took on the new challenge. He was a man who worked with his hands his entire life. Born just before the depression, his life was shaped by a kind of self-can-do attitude. Within a few months, the table and chairs were finished.
I still use that same kitchen table my Dad built. It served my family for every meal, at every holiday. It was the table where homework was completed and school projects were assembled. It survived the move to four different houses, always remaining the one constant of our family's "home" for 25 years.
So, it is with my Father's great influence, and my background of 10+ years in furniture and design, that this line of tile tables finally came to be. We have worked hard to carry on my Dad's certitude that things be built to last a lifetime. My wish is that our tables carry on that same tradition. To my Dad...
Construction notes...
Each table starts with a 3/4" solid wood base. Tile is applied over a waterproof, anti-crack membrane and additional substrate for exceptional strength and durability. Colored grout fills in the space between and around each tile. Sealer is applied to grout and unglazed tiles to prevent staining. The table top is than edged with a smooth or reeded solid hardwood trim, such as maple or oak.
The tile top can be used with wood legs or an iron base. For some tables, I've selected solid wood legs in maple, alder or oak, to compliment the style dictated by the tile. The hand-made, unique design of each leg is finished with 4-5 coats of a high quality stain. Polyurethane is than applied for added durability. Aprons on tables with wood legs are corner blocked.
I've used iron bases with powder coated finishes as another design option for the tile tops. These bases are hand made by skilled artisans combining age-old blacksmithing techniques with new technology and the finest quality materials. Custom finishes are available.
And, of course, the tile is what makes each table extraordinary. Each tile has a story of it's own. It's durability as a table top...well, let's just say it will last a lifetime!
Thank you...
A special Thank You to Royce at Royce Photography for the creative photographs. Royce can be contacted at roycephotography@prodigy.net or 219-836-5189.
11/24/2009 11:36:30 AM