"Mars" Cherry Dining Table
"Mars" is out of this world. At first glance you cannot help but notice the wood figuring of the curly cherry - it is quite striking and really sets this piece apart from any other table like it…And to be honest, when I picked up these cherry slabs for the table, I had no idea that they would be curly - what a surprise! This was my first build inspired by mid-century modern design, and I could not be more happy with the result. The super wide 90" x 48" table top is made with only three slabs. The seams between the slabs were beautifully blended together by including the natural gradient of the sapwood (have you noticed that theme in my work yet?) Additionally, the entire table, including the legs, was made from the offcuts of those same 3 slabs of wood, which gives the table perfect color and figure matching throughout. Since the client wanted an ultra-thin look to the table top, I added a shallow chamfer along the outside edges of the underside. This gave us a 1" thick look, with the stability of a 1-1/2" thick table. Any thinner than 1-1/2" thick overall and I presume the table would have been horribly unstable. The table was not set in these photos, but you could easily squeeze in up to nine or ten guests using the ends. Each piece is finished with a protective oil and hardwax blend for a beautiful and warm matte finish. Finish will not water-spot. Dimensions (w/ legs):90" L x 48" W x 30" H All images © 2010-2021 Nicholas Cramer. All Rights Reserved.
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My name is Nicholas Cramer
I started Big Tooth Co. in Indianapolis, December 2015. It was inspired by the realization that my passion to create and build was almost entirely missing in my adult life. I left the corporate 9-5 job scene and dove head first into self-employment…and I wish I would have done it sooner!
At the core of my custom woodworking and furniture design is the desire to create something useful that endures the test of time. Every piece is built with the highest quality materials, traditional woodworking techniques, and joinery that I guarantee will last generations. I'm always experimenting, learning, and exploring new styles - so if you do not see what you are looking for in my portfolio, I'd love to create whatever it is you're envisioning.
Woodworking starts with a living and breathing tree. In an effort to honor the material and give life back to the earth, I plant and rescue saplings to replace every tree I use or table I build.
Each furniture design, by nature (literally), is truly unique, and I am fascinated by the stories that live edge wood and wood grain share. While I put hours of work into each piece, the trees are the true heroes. They grew tall and strong over the course of 60+ years, which is some hardcore dedication. I believe in paying that dedication forward by planting and growing my own trees. Trees should be celebrated!
My seed and sapling stock mostly consists of hardwood species native to Indiana. Giant sequoias may also be available. If you are interested in planting one or several of these trees with a purchase of your table, that can easily be arranged - they are my gift to you!
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