Amboyna burl Coffee table "HIMIG" (Melody)

Simply an astounding project Benji. You are absolutely correct about bringing a diamond in the rough to life. Inside every piece of wood there is furniture waiting to be released. This beauty is a perfect example of that. Wonderful job and thanks so much for letting us enjoy it with you!

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt!

Wow! What a masterpiece. Certainly a diamond in the rough. Great job on this table, it looks amazing.

-- I'm a Fungi --

Ew.

That huge amboyna burl block used as a coffee table.

Sure looks gorgeous.

But remembering that I’ve been charged 30€ (~$40) for a 15”x17” amboyna burl veneer, it makes me feel a little uncomfortable. I can’t even imagine the price of that incredible piece had you sliced it up into veneer.

Yet I’m in awe at the wonderful piece of furniture you made out of it. Lucky you to have access to such overlooked wood :)

-- Thomas - There is no such thing as a problem, there only are solutions.

beautiful…. reminds me of something out of sci-fi series (farscape?)

-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...

Thomas, I think you bring up a very good point. But IMHO, when honored properly, certain license can be taken by gifted artisans with special pieces of wood. And Benji certainly took great care to make this piece a unique thing of beauty and treat it with the respect it derserved. Sometimes in creating art, economics isn’t the bottom line. This table will be around to admire for generations. I’m curious to hear other LJ’s thoughts on the subject.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt!

Hi Benji,
Just a while I was about to rename it Ambulalakaw (Amboyna-asteroid). Incidentally, it was not able to send the pm due I was offline. ... Himig is much better. I know how it sound with those holes in it. Very intriguing growth of Narra. Ang ganda talaga ng gawang Pinoy… What a beautiful piece again that you have created out of those irregular shapes.
God bless!

-- Bert

Wow. That’s nice.

-- Al, Culpeper VA

Absolutely beautiful! Sliced into veneer, it would have made a lot of beautiful furniture, but carved into this artistic masterpiece, it will be treasured and passed on for generations.

-- Hal, Tennessee http://www.first285.com

What a great piece of work. You should be proud as I’m sure you are. Keep it up!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

I couldn’t have explained it better Chip! I feel humbled and blessed to have clients who trust my artistic sensibilities and commission me to do pieces like this while they are left in the blind for months until its outcome.
Indeed guys- Build it once, build it right for generations to enjoy and to appreciate. Thanks for your comments guys!

-- Benji Reyes, Antipolo, Philippines, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Benji-Reyes/88321902103?ref=ts

This is an increible piece of wood and work! I also checked out the link you posted for your house tour. You are very talented!

-- Homer : "Oh, and how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain."

Very impressive!

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford. Wood-a-holics unanimous president

That’s awesome! I wish I could see it in person. What a beautiful piece of wood, and incredible work!

That is an incredibly beautiful table Benji. You can tell a lot of time went into its shaping.

Just curiuos, how much does something like that weigh?

-- - Eric Indianapolis, IN

@Eric, Thanks, it weighs a little over 200lbs.

-- Benji Reyes, Antipolo, Philippines, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Benji-Reyes/88321902103?ref=ts