Unity Table
July 7, 2016
I haven’t blogged since March as I’ve been outrageously and gratefully, busy building furniture. The photos attached to this blog are of my latest creation for a client called the, “Unity Table”. It is by far, one of my best creations to date from my personal perspective. I was given full control over the design of this table barring the unity symbol which, I showed the client prior to designing the rest of the piece. They had gone back and forth over what centerpiece would adorn their kitchen dining table for weeks. After many discussions, we mutually agreed that this design would be ideal as it represented a communal gathering of sorts for the occasions that lie ahead. It is an Aztec symbol featuring an assortment of veneer and marquetry such as: Bird’s Eye Maple, Ash and Lacewood. With the gold stripe handpainted on the circular portion of the marquetry, it ties in perfectly with the bright colors.
Surrounding the marquetry is Macassar Ebony in a starburst pattern which, to my client represented sun rays emitting outward. Adding a cherry rail to tie in with the suede dining chairs that accompany this table and also discussed in my first blog, the table came full circle with the design elements all corresponding equally. Beneath the table was a menagerie of design fun and artistic flair as base was covered in both a Macassar Ebony with cherry “branches” to resemble a tree sprouting upwards towards a brass top. The bottom portion of the table was a cherry “trunk” with custom cherry feet equally distributing the weight on the floor. This table has already been discussed and shared by many people so, I’m thrilled many have found this piece to be as special to them as it is to me.
The inspiration for this table came from my own imagination and creative freedom. I’m thankful the client wasn’t in a rush to have this table completed as many other deadlines fell on top of this piece and it allowed me to continue brainstorming throughout the build. My one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture are what separates me from most furniture makers who tend to replicate furniture from the past. I find inspiration in many places and most notably, not furniture magazines.
G.H. 06/07/16