This large slab was not filled on the edges to take advantage of the interesting live edge. Thus, it creates drama with a narrow to wide taper as you move across the slab. Black matte epoxy fills the interior spaces and the slab is finished with tung oil and wax for a low subtle gloss.
This large cedar slab table was created by my father. His goal was to create something that would fit in a broad range of applications – rustic and modern alike. The chunky cedar top is finished with tung oil for a subtle matte finish.
This mesquite slab was ravaged by nature – both the elements as well as a bug infestation. But the damage done by the elements proved to form the perfect setting to reinforce the slab with epoxy and expose all of the rough elements.
Finished with tung oil and wax for a low gloss finish.
This table’s experiment relies on an open epoxy corner joining with a slab of mesquite wood. Turquoise dye was added to give the epoxy it’s color. The steel base supports the piece while leaving the translucent corner open and floating.
This piece was constructed from a small collection of walnut pieces that my father acquired. The challenge to creating this piece was making something out of the limited amount of wood. There was a slight void in the top, so epoxy was used to fill in the gap and provide a smooth surface. Normally I leave epoxy unsanded, with a light sanding, a matte finished was achieved that matched the wax finish nicely. So, we have a narrow but chunky table that will make a great drink table.
Heavy live edge mesquite slab with natural voids filled with clear epoxy. The square steel legs on this table are not permanently mounted, so they could be swapped for a different style if a client desired. There is a heavy top coat of epoxy in this piece so it’s extra durable.
Product Description
Designed to fit into tight corners while maintaining surface area, this triangle table has a light footprint that draws attention.
This particular table is constructed of narrow cedar strips, arranged for a contrast in the wood’s grain. It would be possible to
make a more subtle top out of less contrasting wood.
This table was one of the first design ideas I wanted to create, because it established the connection of wood and steel – the basis of my creation process. Admittedly, the design process wasn’t perfect – there were many hurdles I had to overcome in order to create such a basic piece of furniture. At this point in the game, I didn’t have a table saw, and my experience welding was rudimentary at best, so I knew things might not work out so great. But, you don’t improve if you don’t try, so again we were off to the races.
Paul McCobb is one of my favorite designers. He made practical but beautifully simple pieces that were available to the masses. Today, it’s a bit more difficult to get his pieces, so I decided to make a prototype of a mid century nightstand that would be a nod to his creation, with some slight variations.
This table was constructed after initially ordering a table online, and sadly was delivered broken. It was a hard lesson learned that some materials are much more difficult to ship than others. But it also forced me to design and craft a table that has been a staple in our home which gets used every day.
