Mid-Century Modern Lift-Top Coffee Table 1
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Mid-Century Modern Lift-Top Coffee Table

$1,895
Living Room
Coffee Tables

This table is the latest iteration of my ever-popular lift-top tables. The client's chosen design results in a light-weight table base that requires the use of drop legs for stability when open. The legs fold up and attach magnetically under the tabletop and close inside the table base when the top is lowered. The tapered, round legs can be removed and placed inside for storage or shipping. Plenty of internal space inside for remotes or your latest novel. Cool. Made from hand chosen walnut and African wenge. The Wenge borders on the curved tabletop are fashioned using a lamination technique. Finished in wet-sanded Danish oil and satin wax.

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Jonathan Walkey

Jonathan Walkey

Jonathan Walkey Furniture Maker

La Mesa, CA
Member since: 2013
4.9
50 Maker Reviews

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Jonathan Walkey is retired professional furniture maker who now makes selected pieces for discriminating clients. I am a one man studio, specializing in decorative arts and crafts, mid-century, Greene & Green, etc. furniture. my own personal style generally includes contrasting hardwoods with beautiful grains and hand worked inlays. In between commissions I simultaneously work on personal studio furniture projects.

I was raised in Lincoln Massachusetts where my father was the director of the DeCordova Museum of modern art. My mother worked as an expert in fine crafts and furniture . I attended many arts and crafts classes and summer art camps at the Museum. I was trained as a silversmith at age 11 and at age 12 built a 10 foot kayak made of wood and canvas. I was a U.S. Navy trained aviation mechanic and earned my living for 15 years as a master mechanic, working mainly on motorcycles. I am also a former carpenter, criminal appellate attorney, credentialed teacher, professional writer, and painter.

Today I apply my talents and interests to building fine arts and craft furniture. My lifelong continuing education combines training of the mind with training of the hands. What you buy from Jonathan is fine art as well as heirloom quality furniture built to last many lifetimes. These qualities are reflected in the cost of my work, neither of which should ever be compared with that of commercial furniture.

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    Roger Evans

    For Santa Monica Dining table
    4.8

    We just received our table last evening. The craftsmanship is superb and we love the table. We would recommend this craftsman highly to anyone and will use him for another project that we are working on. Shipping was a little slow , but the end result was excellent, and the shipping personnel were professional and courteous and careful.
    Overall extremely satisfied.

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    Cristina Schaffer

    For coffee table
    5.0

    Jonathan is an amazing wood working craftsman and artist. I shared my dimensions and emailed a few photos of coffee tables I liked, so he would have an idea of my personal style. He explained the process thoroughly and shared his thoughts and ideas. By the time he started, I felt confident that he would create the best table he possible could within my time frame and budget constraints. Jonathan kept me in the loop from the beginning of the project, as he shopped for the wood, to the end when he carefully varnished, sanded and polished layer after to layer to make sure the table would be beautiful for many many years to come.
    It was a fabulous experience and I am considering having a dining room table custom made by Jonathan.
    As you can from the photos below, the table is perfect in my family room. :-)

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    Greg Szczepanski

    For "Tricky Tripod" Table Bases
    5.0

    It was my first custom order and from the beginning I had a good vibes about it. Jonathan provided detailed description and progress in making..
    I am very happy with overall experience. Final product - walnut table base - is simply gorgeous.
    Thank you!

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    Diane Roerig

    For Shaker Style Farmhouse Table
    5.0

    I can't say enough positive things about Jonathan Walkey. He executed the design perfectly and in my opinion, it turned out better than the inspiration photo I provided. The price was very fair, the completion date was communicated without issue, and the final product is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend to anyone that wants to invest in a timeless, unique piece of furniture that will last a lifetime. Thank you Jonathan!

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    Jennifer McGroarty

    For "Teepee" Table Base In Walnut
    5.0

    I am SO happy with the gorgeous, professional quality table Jonathan made for me! It is an absolute work of art - he made it with the utmost attention to every detail. He took the time to choose just the right boards and made sure the grains were lined up perfectly. It is exactly what I wanted. I feel so lucky to have found Jonathan, I would recommend him with the highest regard. He was so great to work with, and he shipped the table with such incredible care (all the way from CA to NY). It arrived in perfect condition. It is a custom designed heirloom piece for my family to be so proud of - THANK YOU Jonathan!!

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