Handcrafted Coffee Table Made From Reclaimed Fishtail Oak With Steel Hairpin Legs
This sustainably-made coffee table is so unique, your friends are sure to comment. Made of 100% reclaimed fishtail oak, an Asiatic hardwood named such for its iridescent qualities, the variations in the grain of each boards make it a one-of-a-kind piece. Paired with simple, but elegant steel hairpin legs, this table can be built bespoke to your requested dimensions or materials. Fishtail oak is a stunning wood that blends shades of chocolate, honey, rose, cinnamon, burgundy and copper, in a breathtaking pattern not unlike the scales of a fish. I first stumbled upon it in the industrial section of NW Portland, where grayed and weathered shipping dunnage made of the material sit, waiting to be transformed from "crate to table." Made by hand in Portland, Oregon Dimensions: 15" wide x 30" long x 16" tall, custom sizes available
Type
- wood
Material
- reclaimed
- steel
- oak
Style
- industrial
Shape
- unique
Features
- eco-friendly
Base
- metal
Meet the Maker
Jordan Saia
Tiny Shed
Upon exploring Portland's industrial pockets and commercial shipping areas, I came across a unique material called fishtail oak, a dense and heavy hardwood sustainably grown in parts of Australia and Asia, weathered from years of being at sea. The lengths are mottled gray and twisted from the rugged history it attained from ships it once benefited, but once dried out and properly milled, the magic of this wood can be truly appreciated. It has exquisite graining with color blends of chocolate, honey, rose, cinnamon, with tinges of burgundy and iridescent copper flecks.
I've worked as a carpenter for many years and have used all types of material, but after I finished my first table with fishtail oak, the beauty and durability of this wood was undeniable.
My curiosity and desire to work with this rare material produces furniture that I hope will be a timeless piece for your place of business, home, or loved one.
Our shop is based in North Portland, at the Green Anchors collective. Please feel free to contact us to come by for a visit.
Customer Reviews
Cynthia Adrian
Aug 16, 2016This was my first time working with Custom Made & I was pleasantly surprised! Jordan was wonderful to work with & was very responsive. I would definitely work with him again!