Phoenix, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/10/2015 -- Online retailer Butcher Block Co., a leading direct-to-consumer distributor of butcher block countertops, kitchen islands, kitchen carts and cutting boards, announced today that it added two new artisanal woodcrafters to its vendor portfolio during this year's second quarter, and it continues to search for makers of differentiated, handcrafted kitchen furniture and accessories who are based in the southwestern U.S.

Company president, Mark Shook, proclaimed that the E-commerce company "now distributes on the Butcher Block Co. website (https://butcherblockco.com) the full line of distinctive Cotton and Dust cutting boards and butcher blocks handcrafted by Matthew Harper in his West Texas design studio; as well as the innovative Scrapesation wooden grill scraper, designed and handmade by Sean Ung, based in Central Arizona."

According to Company Vice President, Kathleen Grodsky, "Cotton and Dust artisan cutting boards and blocks are distinguished by Harper's unusual designs, combinations of woods, and extensive use of tropical tigerwood that's native to South America. Adding to their distinctiveness, Harper delivers his boards fully-wrapped and ready to gift, and will custom-engrave any boards, making it an even more sentimental and memorable gift."

Grodsky described Sean Ung's Scrapesation grill scraper as "100% maple wood and designed to compete head-to-head with steel wire grill brushes, about which the Center for Disease Control has previously issued warnings." Specifically, in 2012, the CDC warned consumers who grill they should "be aware of the risk for ingestion of wire bristles from grill-cleaning brushes."

"This is a great opportunity for talented artisans to get their creations in front of tens of thousands of online shoppers each month," Shook continued. "Visitors to ButcherBlockCo.com tend to be cooking enthusiasts and at-home entertainers who appreciate fine woodworking," he concluded.

According to Grodsky, who oversees Operations and Marketing for Butcher Block Co., "I invite Southwest-based craftsmen of distinctive kitchenware to contact me for private and confidential discussions."

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The Butcher Block Experts at Butcher Block Co. are the number one resource for helpful information on kitchen furniture and accessories, and one of the premier sources of butcher block countertops, kitchen islands, kitchen carts and cutting boards. They continue to offer market leading service standards, and are fortunate and thankful to have sharp, dedicated employees who share a passion for all things butcher block and a commitment to superior customer service. For more information please visit: https://butcherblockco.com