Swamp White Oak Dining Table, Live Edge
Small dining table of swamp white oak (white oak grown in swampy soil). Natural ("live") edges. Seats 6-8. Extraordinary color and figuration. Unstained, with satin varnish finish.
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I love wood. I always have. Its grain, figuration, texture and color to me seem like abstract paintings. Wood is strong yet resilient. Solid wood is natural. I only use solid wood, never veneer or plywood.
I design and build beautiful tables, each one custom-designed to suit the particular needs and preferences of each client. Beautiful tables begin with beautiful wood. Fortunately, I have sources for high quality wood, every board of which I hand-select. Clients are welcome to come with me to help select the actual wood for their table.
My background includes 50 years of woodworking experience plus fine art and engineering which enable my designs to take into account both aesthetics and functionality. Thus, my tables are both attractive and comfortable in use.
Prices depend on the size of the table and the cost of the wood. Consultation and design are free -- there is no cost or obligation until the project actually begins. I ship or deliver from my workshop in Merion, PA near Philadelphia.
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Safa Ansari-Bayegan
For Live Edge Maple Dining Table5.0We are beyond pleased with our beautiful English Elm live-edge table by Fred Blum! Fred's work truly sparks immense joy. We embarked on the custom table journey unsure of exactly what we wanted, but Fred guided us along the way, taught us so much about the process with patience and care. The final product blew us away, even though Fred had kept us posted on his progress, seeing the table in our space for the first time was truly awe-inspiring. We love the table, and our house now feels like a home with this statement piece built by Fred. I highly recommend using Fred for your next custom project.
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Keith Tobin
For Live Edge Redwood Kitchen Table5.0Fantastic experience. Great communication each step of the process. Beautiful end product! I highly recommend working with Fred!!
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T. Reece
For T.'s Coffee Table5.0Great workmanship, as well as good timeliness and communication. A+
KLKristin Long
For Dining table5.0We couldn't be more pleased with our whole experience on CustomMade and, specifically, with Fredric Blum. Once a price and project was agreed upon, we received regular emails which included updated time frames, photos of the work in progress, and delivery information. He was polite, professional, well spoken, and a very, very talented craftsman. Without hesitation we would recommend his work (and already have!). Thank you for such a beautiful dining table. We will enjoy it for years to come - so exciting to see our idea come to fruition!
JSJoni Staaf Sturgill
For Live Edge Dining Table5.0Fred worked with me to find the perfect slab for my live edge table and did a beautiful job customizing it exactly as I wanted. I appreciated his communication, care and friendliness throughout the project. Highly recommend!
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