I have just recently cleared some space and now have room in my place to float a full-size rectangular dining table. I'm looking for some less obvious designs more of the Danish persuasion. I am generally all about balance when approaching interiors. And as my six-piece dining set are white on black Bertoias, I think a big plank of wood is in order here. Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Balance in the order of hand...
Balance in the order of hand made Art & Crafts contrasting against industrial mass production? Go for it! It works well.
More in line with Scandinavian crafts...Theres a wonderful table I've oogled at DWR, link below. Nice soild hunk-o-wood for ya.
http://www.dwr.com/product/furniture/dining/wood-tables/cross-extension-...
Wow, that is a great looking...
Wow, that is a great looking hunk-a-wood to be sure Woof. Reminiscent of the Prouve Em Table, eh? I love the raw appeal it brings to the elegant Prouve design. But I must say that I would love to find more of a sparce design to fit in here as my interiors to this point have had me generally coming across as a California MCM trekkie. Also, I do love a deal. While I do have the means to splurge on pieces here and there, I am always looking for a good buy. Combine that with a lesser known design and I'm a giddy little school girl.
Handsome
table, Woof. Note that it is only 35 1/5" wide. I like this, as it visually accentuates the length -- and takes up less space in the room.
On the other hand, there isn't much ankle room for those seated in front of the rather extremely canted legs. I guess the sexy angle of those legs is worth the compromised functionality. . .?
Quite like that table, Simon
But it looks like it might cramp those sitting on either side in the same fashion Woof's cross extension table might cramp those on the end. I could be wrong, though. I've sat at the end of a Prouve Em and had ample room.
Riki, thanks for the offer. But I'm pretty set on a rectangular shape at this point. Fire away with lounge chair or case good barters, though.
If you'd like American made and solid wood try...
Greene Design. Doug Greene is a master craftsman and and his pieces are beautiful. I'm not a big fan of some of the earlier series, too craftsman-ish for me but the later works are lovely. I love this table, in fact I own the first one he ever made. The second one is nice too!
http://www.greendesigns.com/
SDR, can't recall, but...
SDR, can't recall, but doesn't some of your work have similar qualities? That's a good thing BTW. The 35 inches width suits a variety of locations..especially cramped urban living. It's been a year since I've eyeballed this table in person. It should be viewed in person. I recall it looking far more substantial than the pictures have us believe. It's quite heavy. Didn't test the seating arrangement, but your right, the legs do seem obstructing. Overall, It's a great modern table..solid but buoyant.
All the other examples are quite nice as well. I'm very partial to Arts Crafts type dining tables. There's an irresistible focal quality to them, anchoring the home...lending themselves to the old saying "Home is where the heart it".
Longshot, does anyone...
Longshot, does anyone recognize this set based on description alone...
Roughly 1920's-40's maybe even 50's...
Set was dark, like Mahogany with stark contrasting blonde spindles between the backrest frame. Seating was fabric with spring supports. Matching table is round, expandable to an oval with tapered legs.
Its been over a year since I viewed this at an antique shop.... was fascinated with it, never did learn the maker...
Here are some from Altura
although I don't think I like them well as the one from DWR.
http://www.alturafurniture.com/products/products_view.php?section=tables
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