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05/06/2009 8:32 pm  

The table shown in the photograph is a Filippo Sibau Smeraldo, 55"x55"x30" with big solid square legs and was damaged by our movers. We loved that table but it's now a 5 month wait. The old damaged table was taken in exchange for a settlement so we're looking for a solid source on a table that is in stock and deliverable. Reputable seller and a budget of $1700 are the primary concerns.

Any ideas fellow design centrics?

It seems like I've been all over then net without finding something to compare for the price. Hopefully I haven't truly seen it all, yet.


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05/06/2009 8:39 pm  

Depends on your aesthetic
There is a nice Aalto table on eBay right now that I would jump on if I hadn't gotten a new dining table just last year.
I don't think it would work with those chairs though.


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05/06/2009 9:11 pm  

Thanks. That looks like a...
Thanks. That looks like a nice Aalto but yes, I need to stick with darker wood finishes like Wenge. Here's another photo that shows the area better. Lots of room and the sideboard is gone now as well since they destroyed it. Hard to tell from the photo but it's broken. The chocolate leather dining chairs were hand made in Italy and are very comfortable. They stay.
Any other table ideas?


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05/06/2009 10:28 pm  

Four Hands
furniture company out of Austin Texas sells big, chunky tables that look like that. If you contact them, they might send you a catalog. I used to sell alot of the square one, people loved the shape for dinner parties.


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05/06/2009 11:04 pm  

Solid wood, no less.
For chunky tables, it's the only way to go.


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05/06/2009 11:18 pm  

Four Hands
sells to the trade only, so if you contact them, they will most likely direct you to a dealer in your area. But their prices are very reasonable and within your price range.


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06/06/2009 5:30 am  

Not Square and not dark
I would say go completely different than a darker wood. The pics you posted show a lot of dark stuff, and I'm here to say "it's okay to mix and match finishes". I think a different table - say walnut or mahogany would make the whole place feel a little bit lighter. The chairs and couch are already black/brown. Try the Big Sur table from Crate & Barrel.
Also - it's okay to mix and match forms. Your new table could very easily have cabriole legs. There are far too many straight lines going on in that places. You might also consider a big round Saarinen table. I think that would break the space up nicely. (might be pushing the budget a little, but it's worth the splurge)


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06/06/2009 6:07 am  

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It always amazes me that people think such basic furniture has to come out of a box or from a big name designer or comapany, have you thought of having a table made? I've said it before, there are a lot of hungry cabinet makers out there who will put a little love into what they make for you at a good price.
Even things like stone tables, try going to a stone masons yard, they have all sorts of lovely pieces lying around, perhaps with a little damage, perhaps not. You might have some beautiful stone quarried local to you. Get the top, have perhaps some tapering stainless tube legs made, its not hard, that is what a yellow pages is for.


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06/06/2009 10:35 am  

Thanks for the replies to...
Thanks for the replies to this point.
I like supporting those who consistently produce solid, clean and well thought out furniture. Filippo Sibau is a smaller maker with a history. I can order from him knowing exactly what I'll get but the wait is long on anything not already in the US.
That room pictured with the light colored table is far from modern and such a table wouldn't work well for us. I got my design degree in the 80s, have worked in a related field for a while now and have an idea of what will work with our 9 chairs (3 matching bar stools). Finding something in stock in the US seems to be another matter. I have feelers out for stock on Jesse, Ligne Roset, Poliform and some others that appear to make wooden tables that suit our space.
Seeking: US or European source for a modern table with substantial legs at the corners, in wenge or similar dark finish. $1200-2,200 range.


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06/06/2009 11:04 am  

Perhaps that interior is not...
Perhaps that interior is not modern per se, but the large white Saarinen table is the epitome of modern design. I think the table and it's mixture with darker colors was the point.
No offense, but your room causes my eye some fatigue due to it's over abundance of dark, shiny surfaces. I think the suggestion was an attempt at inspiring you to choose a nice mixture of color and texture.
To my eye, your interior is not quite modern. I don't know what to call it....


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06/06/2009 12:46 pm  

No offense but you don't even...
No offense but you don't even see the room to make a judgment. You only see a fraction of it. The space is much brighter than that of the other photo. In any case this thread isn't a debate over style, it is a request for sources, should anyone have one.


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06/06/2009 2:14 pm  

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The beauty of this forum is that its often like a conversation, if you want a robotic response try google.
Perhaps with your design degree you could *shock horror* design a table.


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06/06/2009 2:26 pm  

The horror of many thread sta...
The horror of many thread starters is that some have a routine of taking threads off the subject which dilutes the usefulness of the exercise to the OP.


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06/06/2009 7:21 pm  

Apologies to OP
But the majority of members here are modern design enthusiasts and/or aficionados, so I'm not sure how much further assistance we may be with respect to your specific query at hand. "Wenge" style wood finishes are more of a contemporary trend. I have seen tables like that at places like Crate & Barrel, etc. It sounds like you have a number of leads already. Best of luck to you!


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06/06/2009 8:38 pm  

Thanks Woodward. I used to...
Thanks Woodward. I used to own an MCM home and also had an MCM website for a couple of years. Many design principles of the MCM period carry through to today's contemporary / modern furniture and is why I posted here. It's a good thing I did too. In addition to the input I received I also found a great resource in this site's Design Directory. In that listing, there are a couple dozen (if not more) furniture makers that consider themselves Modern Design Manufacturers and already have similar tables in their production lines. Many of these sources appear to be on the same high quality level as Filippo Sibau. I've contacted a number of these folks and I'm sure one of them will have our business.
Thanks again.


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