The slab was sourced from a Maryland local, who came upon a storm felled 60 year old tree. The slab was then air dried for 10 years and now has a new life as a gathering place for family hangouts and cozy evenings.
Maple butterfly inlays were used to stabilize the stress fracture in the slab
The bark was removed and the edge sanded to make way for a shou sugi ban (fire) finish
Original sketches done during the ideation phase of the build.
Commissioned coffee table for a lake house living room. the profile of the live edge resembles the shoreline of the property and the glass shelf presents itself as the waters edge. Wedged tenon construction with white oak triangular spindles serving as a book rack.