Perhaps no design is more endearing to the American public than the theater marquee. Its chasing lights direct and frame your attention. Its symmetrically arranged bulbs lead you in. Everything about the marquee promises a show.

Rough South Home is the creation of Clarke Titus. He’s a craftsman, a traveler, and a lover of the past. All of these roles are expressed in his work. He created 20 one-of-a-kind pieces exclusively for the Foundary and the Rustic Industrial Specialty Shop. We had the chance to talk with Clarke about his process, life, and the rustic industrial movement.