About The Project
The theme of these tables is grace in curves. The tapered table top floats on a pair of downward arches, which are supported by the main upward arch.
The upward arch is formed by sandwiching together multiple pieces of bending ply, which is a type of plywood that easily bends in one direction. The arch is thicker in the middle and tapers to the tips. This is achieved by stacking shorter pieces of ply in the middle of the ply sandwich. The ends of these short pieces are formed into wedges. This allows for a smooth transition from one ply to the next.
I’ve been commissioned to make versions of this table for several customers. The common tie between all customers is that they use the table to display or accent other art works in their homes. Additionally, each customer customized the size of their table and selected the woods used for the top, arch and base.
Original Table
This is the first version that I built. I use it in my home and show it at exhibits. It features a birdseye maple top and East Indian rosewood upward arch and base.
Portland Opposing Arches
This table is much larger version, made to display a carving of a Pacific Northwest Indigenous Peoples canoe. It features a maple top and bubinga upward arch and base.
The Sculptor
The table was made for California based sculptor Antje Campbell, who uses it to display rotating pieces of her work. (antjecampbell.com). It features a maple top and walnut upward arch and base.
Table for Francisco Brazos al Cielo
This table was made to display the customer’s Francisco Brazos al Cielo sculpture by artist Ramiz Barquet. This table is shorter and taller to fit the room and best display the sculpture. It features a birdseye maple top and East Indian rosewood upward arch and base.
French Quarter
The table’s curves accent the sleek modern lines of the customer’s home in New Orleans. It features a birdseye maple top and bloodwood upward arch and base.
