Kerry's Unequal-Sided Walnut Table Base For Rectangular Glass Top
This base can be used for rectangular or oval glass, marble, granite, composite or wood tops. It is a logical modification of my super popular X-shaped modern table bases (aka "Teepee" bases. This version is solid walnut 1 and 3/4 inches thick. A lovely and affordable modern base.
Material
- glass
- marble
- walnut
Shape
- oval
Type
- wood
Style
- modern
Meet the Maker
Jonathan Walkey
Jonathan Walkey Furniture Maker
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.
Customer Reviews
terry
Jul 26, 2013This was a great experience. Jonathan was a professional all the way through. He sourced the table lift, we worked together on design and wood selection. When he ran into issues he was quick to communicate and we worked them out. What a great service and a great guy
Shelley Lucas
Dec 30, 2015Jonathan made me a beautiful coffee table exactly to my specifications. The quality of the materials was excellent and the workmanship was perfect. Every detail was just right. The process was a pleasure; Jonathan was friendly and informative every step of the way. I highly recommend him!
Hill Wellford
Oct 1, 2018I purchased his "tipi" table in cherry wood. It's great and I would definitely use him again. The woodwork is perfect and the joining hardware (it comes apart in two pieces for shipping or storage) is all metal-on-metal. He installed two captive threaded sleeves, rather than screws-into-wood, which is higher quality than I was expecting. Definitely an A-plus.
Susan Older
Jun 17, 2018This artist/carpenter is a pleasure to deal with. He does amazing work. The coffee table he made for us weighs a ton. He strives to make everything he does perfect.
Nat Flip
Oct 20, 2017Jonathan was absolutely wonderful to work with! He designed a custom table base for us after listening carefully to our needs. He also went on an expedition to find the perfect plank of walnut that would blend well with our existing furniture. He was so response and answered all of our questions along the way. I was blown away by the very personal attention gave us and with the quality of his work! I would have him make every future piece of furniture in our home if we could! Thank you Jonathan! We couldn’t be happier!