Salvaged Hand Hewn Dining Table And Bench
This incredible table is made from 100+ year old hand hewn elm. The wood has been planed down some and cleaned up but retains all of the character from when it was originally shaped. The deep voids in the table have been filled with a non-toxic epoxy so that the table is easy to use and clean. In the sections where pockets had been carved steel plates have been inset to level out the table surface. The bench was made from the same boards so the wood matches perfectly. The legs for the table are made from mild steel 4" square tube. There are two main pillars below the table and two U shaped legs for the bench. The metal retains it's mill finish providing an industrial contrast to the natural top. The table top is finished with a semi-gloss finish made from cheese making byproducts called PolyWhey, which is both non-toxic and durable. The legs are sealed with a satin lacquer to seal the raw metal. The dimensions of the table are 74" long, 36" wide, and 30" tall. and the bench is 60" long, 16" deep, and 18" tall.
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Objective:
The goal is to create unique furniture that is rooted in functionality, visually intriguing while displaying honesty of material and a bit of whimsy. To craft pieces that are viewed and used on multiple levels; work that melds with its surroundings while possessing the impact to stand apart. First appearances are of clean, simple objects. A closer look develops into layers of discovery about connections, tectonics, and the character of materials. Each element is continually edited throughout the process to insure every part contributes to the strength of the whole aesthetically, structurally, and conceptually.
Method:
Germinal to each design is an idea of the unique characteristics of materials, used to inspire the formation of the piece. If it is wood, steel, glass, textile or anything, the aim is to take advantage of the strengths and inherent beauty of each material. The act of construction is an ever-changing progression adapting to the challenges and opportunities inherent in manipulating raw materials into a final result.
Philosophy:
It is important to use materials in a sustainable manner. Selection of “green” products is equally important as how they are being used. Each piece of furniture is build with the idea it must stand the test of time to respect the materials from which it was formed.
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