Today we’d like to introduce you to Scott Feen.
Scott, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
Started 8 years ago in Chatham, MA, our focus is on reclaiming historically significant artifacts to create custom furnishings, lighting and home decor. The idea was born from the Maker Movement in San Francisco where I lived for many years previous to moving back east to be with family.
Through hard work and devotion, I’ve developed an amazing clientele that appreciates the historical significance of our region. We are all drawn to a piece with a good story– all of my pieces have that, from the wood salvaged from JFK’s original summer White House, to materials taken from the Mitchel River Bridge repair in Chatham.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Developing a brand identity relative to the art we create. The acquisition of historically significant artifacts that I use in my pieces. Establishing a retail channel.
Atlantic Workshop – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I make home furnishings, lighting and decor out of historically significant materials. My one-of-a-kind creations are for use in home or business that take into account the client, their surroundings, the look and feel they are trying to create in their spaces.
What sets us apart is the one-on-one relationship I build with my patrons. Sometimes I’ll meet with a client and have a real meeting of the minds, and, if time allows, we’ll wait for serendipity to bring me the perfect artifact from the past to make their piece out of. Other times, people want a new table for their family to gather around ASAP–I can make that happen to, with my barn full of unique materials. I have support beams from the Kennedy compound, items from the original Marconi Listening station, wood from a boats I’ve found from Wellfleet to East Boston, and just cool things I’ve picked up along the way.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Striking that balance between family and creativity. To be constantly developing new ways of expressing myself artistically, producing pieces that are not available in mainstream home decor. I love to give my customers a one-of-a-kind piece with a great back story to it that their friends and neighbors just can’t copy.
Pricing:
- Custom pieces, reasonably priced. Lighting starting at $99, custom orders commensurate with scale, scope and materials used in the project.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://atlanticworkshop.com
- Phone: 508-241-9675
- Email: scott@atlanticworkshop.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanticworkshop/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticWorkshop/
Image Credit:
Portrait: Joe Navas
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