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Title: | Gentle Drift |
Inventory#: | LE000061 |
Size: | 30" x 40" x 12" |
Medium: | Artisan Wood Tables |
Price: | $2,100 |
The basis for this piece of wood art began with the discovery of the magnificent and rare slab of natural-edged Oregon black walnut (American black walnut [Juglans nigra] crossed with Claro walnut [Juglans hindsii]) that created the top for this work of art. Though warped and twisted, the timber showed just a teasing hint of the special character that lay underneath the ragged exterior - a very unique combination of wild center and tigered (aka fiddleback) grain wrapped within a gently-curved grain; a well defined lighter-colored sapwood/heartwood boundary; evidence of long-dead borers; and just enough chatoyance (opalescence reminiscent of looking into a catâs eye) throughout to add interest. The mildly curved and beveled ends balance the overall shape and proportion of the piece as well as complement the character of the top. While the top plank accents the artistic nature, the lower long spreader provides the balance of design that mirrors the top surface.
The book-matched table legs and spreaders have been fabricated from a single plank of American black walnut (Juglans nigra) that has been specifically selected for grain, color and character to complement the tabletop. The legs have been hand-tapered on the two inner sides to emphasize the fine lines of the table while adding a feeling that the table is balancing on its toes. Adjustable felt feet have been added to allow for leveling of the table on any surface.
The success of the design depends upon precise hand-chiseled blind mortise-and-tenon joints (Japanese jigoku-kusabi joinery technique) for permanent attachment of all pieces to create a table that will last for generations. This specific joint has been utilized to maximize the strength and stiffness of the table frame.
The table has been hand finished with a durable satin lacquer to highlight the natural color and protect the beautiful character of the walnut timbers while giving the table a warm feeling to the touch.
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