This is 5' long, 3'2" wide and 16" tall. I don't think staved is actually the right word to describe the top as the walnut pieces are around 1/2" thick, so they are more like tiles. I picked this up in Sacramento CA., I figure location might be relevant with a piece like this. Any information, or observations would be appreciated. I'm new to this forum so I don't know if it's inappropriate to ask questions about something I wont be keeping. I live in a small apt.and It takes up my entire living room.
Thanks,
Sorry, I cannot help you...
Sorry, I cannot help you with identification, but you have got one very lovely table there ! I'd try to keep it if it was mine..
As for terminology, same as rockland and jesgord, I have read "end grain" in descriptions of similar tables. As a matter of fact, one of Belgium's nicest furniture designers, Jules Wabbes (Mobilier Univers), also made coffee tables with metal feet and end grain table tops (see link below to the Wright auction for instance). They look a bit different from yours though -and they are slightly higher quality. All I am saying : the pattern on the table top is lovely (yes, there is some wear to it, but the overall look is still wonderful). Don't listen to seamod, both base and table top of your coffee table are great and desirable.
Great catch ! :o)
llector.com/Jules-Wabbes-coffee-table-Le-Mobilier-Univers_...
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