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On the job with: Scathain

Silvering artisan and department head Sarah Elise torches alcohol off a sheet of glass to seal the look of this silvered mirror piece.
Silvering artisan and department head Sarah Elise torches alcohol off a sheet of glass to seal the look of this silvered mirror piece.

Milwaukee-based Scathain has made quite a name for itself in the world of custom furnishings and design.   If you’ve stepped inside one of the region’s high-end venues, you’ve likely laid eyes on Scathain’s work, such as the custom antique mirrors at the Iron Horse Hotel’s restaurant Ash, or the patinated steel panels at Fiserv

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Maredithe has covered retail, restaurants, entertainment and tourism since 2018. Her duties as associate editor include copy editing, page proofing and managing work flow. Meyer earned a degree in journalism from Marquette University and still enjoys attending men’s basketball games to cheer on the Golden Eagles. Also in her free time, Meyer coaches high school field hockey and loves trying out new restaurants in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee-based Scathain has made quite a name for itself in the world of custom furnishings and design.  

If you’ve stepped inside one of the region’s high-end venues, you’ve likely laid eyes on Scathain’s work, such as the custom antique mirrors at the Iron Horse Hotel’s restaurant Ash, or the patinated steel panels at Fiserv Forum. Scathain also created the mirror-plated check-in stations at Lodge Kohler in Green Bay. 

Emerging from a lull in business during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has hit its stride. It has landed some major contracts, including one with a high-profile hotel development underway in downtown Milwaukee, while discovering new ways to defy conventional design techniques from its 40,000-square-foot shop in Walker’s Point. 

“We bring in a magic that you can’t get anywhere else,” said owner John McWilliam. 

After rebuilding a team of now nearly 30 employees and honing its process, Scathain is working to launch its own custom furniture line later this year in hopes of one day making that its primary focus.

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