Uncommon Objects with a New Purpose
After spending 30 years in the computer graphics/animation creative sector, it was the right time to redirect my passion to something tangible and real, rather than things that only exist in the make-believe world of 3D computer graphics and animation. There is great satisfaction in finding an uncommon object in its original raw form and re-imagining a completely different use and purpose. There is an even greater satisfaction in making that vision come to life. You are not just buying a light fixture, you are buying the result of my passion to create and desire to make people stop, think, and sometimes, remember the incredible ingenuity of this great country's past.
With a focus on repurposed and upcycled, we make everything in our studio with an attention to detail and quality that will last for years to come. Using only approved electrical components, our designs are a new approach to distinctive urban lighting, breathing new life into vintage objects to become functional works of art; artful in concept yet practical in function. Our passion is creating one-of-a-kind lighting that reflects America’s industrious past. Through reclamation and recycling of vintage artifacts, we design, fabricate, and restore salvaged and unconventional items into historical accents that exhibit a touch of rustic industrial style.
Thank you for taking the time to look at some of our designs. If you have interest in a piece that has been sold, it is possible to recreate something similar, assuming we can locate the right components. Custom orders are always welcome. Rustologies will work with you to make your ideas become a reality; creating a tailored design according to your specific needs.
Uncommon objects with a new purpose. It just doesn’t get any better than that!
Mark Smith
Curator, Designer, Fabricator
