![]() ![]() His metalworking talents also are sought by designers and decorators. Most of his work is in private homes, but last week Bendixen was finishing a heron sculpture for a park in Memphis. His wall hangings of killer whales, herons and other Northwest icons are stark in their simplicity. "I'm not sure what we can do for England."Īlthough it now accounts for about 80 percent of his business, Bendixen began making furniture as a sideline to his art career. ![]() "We can hardly supply our local retail clients," Bendixen said. That's why he recently turned down a request from a dealer in England who wanted to carry his tables, chairs and beds. Unlike the case with typical custom furniture, the company tries to fill orders within two weeks. He runs an operation as tight as his showroom. That opens up enough space that customers can weave between bed frames and tables in Ross & Co.'s small showroom. Today, about 15 years later, Ross Bendixen employs a staff of five in his shop on Bellevue's Old Main Street to keep up with the demand for his custom-made iron and steel furniture.Įarly each morning, the 6-foot-3 Bendixen moves bar stools to the sidewalk outside his shop. His first tables were so crummy that the customer returned them and asked for a refund. ![]()
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