Paperweights, keepsake boxes, paintbrush holders and other assorted accessories embellished with a name or names integrated, typically in maple or pine with hardwood accents, in interesting geometrically inspired patterns where applicable. I create these as gift items to commemorate birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and various other events.

Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine with cherry detail
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London
2024
pine with cherry detail

keepsake box
Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine with cherry detail
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Nicole
2023
pine with cherry detail

keepsake box

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Allison
2023
pine with cherry detail

Keepsake box
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Ekaterina
2023
pine with cherry detail

Keepsake box

Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine
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Cormac
2023
pine

Baby rattle celebrating birthday
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Cormac rattle - obverse side

Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine
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Jacob
2022
pine

baby rattle
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Jacob rattle - obverse side

Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine
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Isla
2021
pine

Baby rattle celebrating birthday
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Isla rattle - obverse side

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Rachel
2021
pine with cherry detail

keepsake box
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Rachel

Box interior

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Helena
2021
pine with cherry detail

keepsake box
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Helena

box profile

Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine with cherry detail
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Richard Marion
2021
pine with cherry detail
4.125"w x 4.25"h x 5.75"l

keepsake box
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box profile with recessed cherry feet

Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine with cherry detail
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Louis Suzanne
2020
pine with cherry detail
4.5"w x 4"h x 6.5"l

keepsake box
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Box interior and lid obverse

Norman J Barta What's In a Name Pine
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Rose 2
2020
Pine
6.5" x 1.5" x 1.5"

Baby rattle celebrating birthday
Norman J Barta What's In a Name
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Rose 2 - obverse side
2020

Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine with cherry detail
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Alyson
2019
pine with cherry detail
4.5" x 4.25" x 5.25"

keepsake box
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Box interior - lid ajar
2019

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Alyson detail
2019

lid tab - cherry
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Zoe
2019
pine with cherry detail
4.5" x 4.5" x 4.25"

Keepsake box

Norman J Barta What's In a Name pine with cherry detail
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Anna
2019
pine with cherry detail
4.5" x 4.5" x 4.25"

keepsake box
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Anna detail
2019

lid tab - cherry

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Ben
2019
pine with cherry detail
4.5" x 4.25" x 4.75"

Keepsake box
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Box interior
2019

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Maurits Susan
2019
pine with cherry detail
4.5" x 4.25" x 8.0"

Keepsake box
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Larger box interior with lid obverse
2019

Norman J Barta What's In a Name Maple
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Abby Jeff
2019
Maple
3.5" x 4.0" x 0.75"

Paperweight / Desk Accessory
Norman J Barta What's In a Name Pine
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Ellie
2019
Pine
7.375" x 1.5" x 1.5"

Baby rattle celebrating birthday

Norman J Barta What's In a Name
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Ellie - obverse side
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Arden
2019
Pine
8.0" x 1.5" x 1.5"

Baby rattle celebrating birthday.

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Arden - obverse side
Norman J Barta What's In a Name Maple
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Ken Morgan Quinn
2018
Maple
3.5" x 6.75" x 0.75"

Paperweight / Desk Accessory

Norman J Barta What's In a Name Pine, with child-safe finishes
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Oliver
2018
Pine, with child-safe finishes
7.5" x 1.5" x 1.5"

Baby rattle celebrating birthday
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Oliver - obverse side
2018

Baby rattle celebrating birthday

Norman J Barta What's In a Name Maple
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Josh Yumiko Ollie
2018
Maple
3.5" x 4.5" x 0.75"

Paperweight / Desk Accessory
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Ollie
2018

Paintbrush holder

Norman J Barta What's In a Name Maple
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SMG
2018
Maple
3.5" x 3.75" x 0.75"

Paperweight / Desk Accessory
Norman J Barta What's In a Name Pine with cherry detail
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Matta
2018
Pine with cherry detail
4.25" x 4.25" x 8.0"

Keepsake box

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Matta
2018

Box side detail
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Matta
2018

Box with lid removed; interior shown

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Ellen Portia
2018
Maple
3.5" x 3.875" x 0.75"

Paperweight / Desk Accessory
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Jay David
2018

Paperweight / Desk Accessory

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Tom Kathy
2018

Paperweight / Desk Accessory
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George Maria
2017
Maple
3.5" x 4.75" x 0.75"

Paperweight / Desk Accessory

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Erik Monika Julia
2017
3.5" x 7" x 0.75"
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Laurie
2017
3.5" x 4" x 0.75"

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Lucky Sue
2017
3.5" x 3.75" x 0.75"
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Jeanne David
2017
3.5" x 4.25" x 0.75"

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Marisa
2017
3.5" x 4" x 0.75"
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Lazro Devin
2017

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Rose
2017
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Steve Myra
2017
3.5" x 3.75" x 0.75"

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Hector
2017
8" x 1.5" x 1.5" (excluding paintbrushes)

Paintbrush holder
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Hector

Top view showing compound curves.

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Alessandra
2017
8" x 1.5" x 1.5" (excluding paintbrushes)

Paintbrush holder
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Alessandra

Top view showing compound curves.

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Rick Daphne
2017
3.5" x 4.5" x 0.75"
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Hen Hila
2017
3.5" x 3.75" x 0.75"

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Dave Sue
2017
3.5" x 3.5" x 0.75"
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Barbara Hanoch
2017
3.5" x 5" x 0.75"

Paperweight / Desk Accessory

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David Yasmin Lani
2017
3.5" x 6.25" x 0.75"
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Francisco Ramonita
2017
3.5" x 6.25" x 0.75"

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Francisco Ramonita (turned 180 degrees)
2017
3.5" x 6.25" x 0.75"
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Francis
2017
3.5" x 5.75" x 0.75"

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Long Beach
2017
3.5" x 3.75" x 0.75"
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Nancy Marty
2017
3.5" x 4.5" x 0.75"

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Dawn Frank
2017
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Robert Diana
2017
3.5" x 4.5" x 0.75"

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Jack Judy
2017
3.5" x 4" x 0.75"
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Tom Jackie
2017
3.5" x 4.5" x 0.75"

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Andrew Antonia
2017
3.5" x 6" x 0.75"
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Ross Danielle
2017

Paperweight

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Keith Megan
2016

Paperweight
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Peter
2016

Paint brush stand

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Mackenzie
2016
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Yarden
2016

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Mili
2016
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Shakhed
2016

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SKMP
2015
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Ashley Jason
2014

Paperweight.

Norman J Barta What's In a Name Pine, with child-safe finishes
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Helena
2014
Pine, with child-safe finishes

Baby rattle celebrating birthday.
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Helena (obverse side)
2014

Baby rattle celebrating birthday.

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Harrison Calista
2013

Gift paperweight
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JRSG
2012

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Gabriella
2013

Paint brush stand
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Gabriella
2013

Long view illustrating curvature.

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Sophia
2013