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Edge of the Horizon - Wall Sculpture
Edge of the Horizon - Wall Sculpture
Edge of the Horizon - Wall Sculpture
Edge of the Horizon - Wall Sculpture

Edge of the Horizon - Wall Sculpture

$379.00

Mid-Century Modern Sun and Birds Wood Wall Art Sculpture in Walnut and Edge-Grain Baltic Birch

  • One material used three ways — walnut-face Baltic birch for the horizon and birds, edge-grain Baltic birch for the sun
  • Birds sit proud of the horizon — adds depth that flat wall art doesn't carry
  • 43" across — scaled to anchor above a sofa, headboard, or dining room where smaller art disappears
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Handcrafted in Minneapolis — ships in ~1-3 business days (as of 07/12/2026). .
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Lead Times

The truth is, good furniture takes time.

Every Relic Modern™  piece is built by me, start to finish, in my Minneapolis studio — no warehouse, no assembly line. I select and mill the lumber, join, sand, and finish each piece by hand. That care takes time, but it's also why the wait exists: it's the difference between something pulled off a shelf and something built for you, by hand, meant to last generations.

Reviews of the Edge of the Horizon - Wall Sculpture

I was more than happy with the design and craftsmanship. I am one very satisfied customer.
Debbie W.
Justin creates beautiful pieces.
Linda H.
Subtle perfection!
Karmin

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About this Piece

A wall sculpture that runs 43" across — a long horizon with three birds in flight, anchored by a layered edge-grain Baltic birch sun. The whole piece is the same material used three ways: ¾" Baltic birch showing the walnut face for the horizon, ½" Baltic birch showing the walnut face for the birds, and Baltic birch laminated and rotated 90° so the layered edges become the visible surface for the sun. The scale makes it work above a sofa, a headboard, or behind a dining table where smaller wall art would disappear.

This piece exists because of an accident — a broken semi-circle I'd cut got dropped, and the curve became the starting point for a wall composition rather than scrap. Finished with a hand-rubbed oil and wax blend, the piece has a matte, warm look that enhances the natural grain of the walnut and the layered edge-grain.

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Dimensions

Overall

  • 43"L × 10"H × 1½"D, approximately 4 lbs

Depth note

  • The horizon and sun are ¾" thick; the birds sit proud of the horizon at ½" thick, adding visible depth

Hanging

  • Two D-ring picture hangers on the back: one behind the sun, one at the opposite end of the horizon
Materials

Three components, all Baltic birch. The layered edges are left exposed throughout as a signature detail.

(01) Wood: Horizon: ¾" Baltic birch (13-layer) with walnut face outward

(02) Wood: Birds: ½" Baltic birch (11-layer) with walnut face outward

(03) Wood: Sun: Edge-grain Baltic birch, approximately 130 layers laminated and rotated (striped face)

(04) Finish: Pure tung oil, boiled linseed oil, beeswax, carnauba wax — a durable, water-resistant matte finish that feels like silky-smooth wood

(05) Hardware: Two D-ring picture hangers on the back

(06) Edge Grain Baltic Birch: 13 thin layers of birch are glued together, with the grain alternating in direction, to create sheets that make it more stable than solid wood. On most Relic Modern™ pieces, a single sheet is cut flat — the walnut or maple face you see on a nightstand, a media console, an end table. An edge-grain piece is built differently: multiple sheets are laminated together and then cut and turned on their side, so the 13-layer stripes run through the wood and appear on every face of the piece. On a sculpture like the Robin or the Heron, you see the stripes on the front, the back, and the sides — the same layered pattern wrapping the whole form. At the fullest expression of the technique — the Entryway Bench — it's nearly 300 layers laminated and rotated, every face of the piece showing the same layered wood. The same material, taken as far as it can go.

Product FAQ

(01) How long does shipping take? This piece is made in batches and ready to ship from Minneapolis. Current lead time is listed in the box above the Add to Cart button. See Shipping, Pickup & Returns for details.

(02) Will the wood color change over time? Yes. The walnut face will deepen and take on warmer, reddish tones over the first year or two. This is a natural characteristic of the species and part of what makes the piece feel alive. The hand-rubbed oil and wax finish supports this patina rather than sealing it off.

(03) How do I care for this piece? A damp cloth is all that's needed for cleaning — no furniture polishes. The piece can be refreshed with a bit of furniture wax when it feels dry. Additional details are on the FAQ page.

(04) Can this piece be used as a shelf? The Edge of the Horizon is a wall sculpture and not usable as a surface.

Meet Justin

The Maker Behind Every Piece

Real Furniture,Made by Real Hands

I build every piece by hand in my Minneapolis workshop — one maker, one standard, no shortcuts. While big-box stores fill warehouses with particle board and mass-produced templates, Relic Modern™ starts with real, high-quality wood and ends with something built to last. Some things are worth buying from a real person.

Original Designs
Stale, Recycled Templates
Hand-Built Craftsmanship
Factory Assembly Lines
Real, High-Quality Wood
Particle Board & Cheap Fillers
Built to Last a Lifetime
Disposable by Design

Mid-century modern isn't a trend — it's a discipline. Clean lines, reasonable proportions, and modest, organic shapes. At Relic Modern™, that means stripping every design down to its essential form and building it from high-quality Baltic birch with walnut or maple faces, finished with a hand-rubbed oil and wax blend that lets the wood speak for itself.

2205 California St NE, Suite 123, Minneapolis, MN 55418

(612) 300-1950 | justin@relicmodern.com

Showroom Hours

Tues/Wed: by appointment
Thurs/Fri: 12-4
Sat: 11-2
Sun/Mon: Closed

Closed July 16-18, August 6-8, Sept 5, 12 and 24-26

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