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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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GaryK
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#1 posted 1837 days ago
Nice job. The tiles look like an M. C. Escher style.
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pinkfish
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#2 posted 1837 days ago
I like the tiles. How were they made? Custom made ceramic?
Bob
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#3 posted 1837 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
Scott Bryan
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#4 posted 1837 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.
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VTWoody
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#5 posted 1837 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.
Bob
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#6 posted 1837 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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#7 posted 1837 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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#8 posted 524 days ago
Thats very cool that you get to colaborate with your wife, looking forward to more of your team projects. their majic.
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