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Tile-top End Tables

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This is one of a pair of end tables based on the same design as my earlier side table. I used cherry again, but for the top instead of a breadboard top I used mosaic tiles that my wife made. I also added a shelf, which led me to keep the legs straight instead of tapering them. The finish is Danish oil and wax.

-- Bob, Oak Park Il, OakParkWoodworker.com


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posted 4 days ago

Nice job. The tiles look like an M. C. Escher style.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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pinkfish

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posted 4 days ago

I like the tiles. How were they made? Custom made ceramic?

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Bob

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posted 4 days ago

Yes, my wife made them in a ceramics class. She really likes the Islamic mosaics in Alhambra and wanted to make something inspired by that style.

-- Bob, Oak Park Il, OakParkWoodworker.com

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Scott Bryan

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posted 4 days ago

This is a very nice table and the tiles give it a unique design. You and your wife make a good team.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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VTWoody

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posted 3 days ago

I was going to say that they were either M.C. Escheresque, or from the Alhambra or Alcazar. Beautifully made tiles and table.

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Bob

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posted 3 days ago

I gather that Escher was inspired by mosaics like those at Alhambra. Here’s a nice picture of one like our table (although much fancier.)

-- Bob, Oak Park Il, OakParkWoodworker.com

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jockmike2

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posted 3 days ago

Very nice Bob the mosaics really add to the wood. The table stands on their own merit they look hansome also. mike

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