Burl Maple Coffee Table
My clients brought this wood to me and asked me to build them a table using a previous design. I adapted The New Table curves to this size and here we are. It features a burl maple top with white oak legs. It also has a small drawer that can be opened from either side.
Finish
- white
Material
- maple
- oak
Type
- wood
Size
- small
Meet the Maker
Jeff O'Brien
Dogwood Design
On display…
This is where something clever is written to explain the woodworker’s mission and motivation.
Well, I make furniture. I hope that people will like it and find it comfortable. It’s important to me that furniture be engaging yet practical, artistic yet useful.
My work has been described as ‘a new take on Modernism blending the beauty of wood with a simple geometric grace.’ I find my design elements in many places. I have a few styles that I prefer, as well as things I see in nature. I have also found that combining contrasting species of wood accentuates the wood as well as the design. Living in Oregon, we have some great local wood species. From walnut to douglas fir, white oak and western maple, there’s a multitude of design possibilities. For me, building custom furniture is an adventure.
This is a second career for me. Previously, I edited video programs; they would rarely last a year- sometimes only one day. My goal is to build furniture that will last a good bit longer, more of a legacy, if you will.
So here is what I’ve made, on display. My backlog is now about one year, so if you have any interest, please contact me for more info and updates. I consider these pieces starting points, if there’s something here that you like, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Customer Reviews
catelyn juliano
Nov 18, 2012Excellent quality of workmanship, design and attention to detail. I highly recommend Dogwood to someone seeking creativity, value, and intelligence of design. I will work with Jeff again, and I look forward it!
John Meier
Mar 14, 2016Functional Art It's quite an understatement to say that Jeff makes furniture - what he really does is make Functional Art. You'll be surprised by the really incredible quality and extreme attention to detail. We started with existing designs he had for barstools and chairs. We modified the dimensions slightly. We decided on cherry and then he picked out some amazing quilted maple to use as accents. He sent us renderings so we knew exactly what to expect. Please don't be in a hurry. These are hand crafted with care and that takes time. He ended up making a total of 2 barstools and 6 dining chairs for us. It was all shipped to Hawaii. Jeff even made the crates and packed them so the chairs made the trip in perfect condition.
Brian Keller
Dec 18, 2020The table is beautiful and just as described! It was very nice to work with Jeff and hope to again.
catelyn juliano
May 19, 2012designing a Danish Cord Stool out of mahogany and walnut with jeff was easy, pleasant and inspirational. jeff was responsive, intelligent, creative and patient. he came up with a beautiful design, listened to my needs and aesthetics, and responded appropriately. he was fair with pricing, and on time with delivery. he even worked with me to make the shipping as economical as possible. he takes pride in his woodworking ability and creativity, and explains well to the layman, making me understand the beauty and simplicity of using a single board for the stool. i was delighted with the stools which he crated carefully and shipped from oregon to naples, florida. my friend is now going to order the same pieces from him for the fall. thanks, jeff!
Mark Tache
May 4, 2016Working with Jef through the design process was a real treat. He was very helpful and a true craftsman. The end result is a one of a kind gorgeous piece of art that we'll enjoy for a lifetime. Thanks Jeff and Custommade! Cheers, Mark