Concrete and mahogany table

Nate,

This is a nice piece. And the design is quite interesting. You certainly do think outside the traditional woodworking box and “boldly go where no woodworker has gone before”.

Well done and another nice example of blended materials.

Thanks for the post.

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Nicely done. The design has a distinct Japanese feel. I like it and the blending of wood and concrete works very well together. Keep it up.

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Very nice. Love the scale and proportions of the curved legs. Did you create the concrete top first then build around it?

Steve

nice table, and it is certainly different. the curves of the legs, the jointery and the concrete all add alot of visual interest to it.

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Nate – That’s a beaut!!! Can you please describe your technique for radiusing the apron/stretcher ends where they meet the inside curve of the leg?

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Don’t see concrete much here on LJ’s. Nicely done. I bet it’s pretty heavy/solid. Don’t have to worry too much about coasters I suppose.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

Another great piece Nate! You seem to effortlessly shift between a more industrial look as shown in your outdoor glass top table and this refined elegant design. I’m curious about the casting of the top as well? cast-in-place or precast? and what specific material is that? It’s so consistent in color.

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Nate. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE The mixed use of material! The leg shape is so elegant.

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Very nice. Did you seal the concrete? I imagine this would work great for outdoor furniture as well.

Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

Very interesting. Do you use any kind of concrete sealer, or does the top remain porous? How do you deal with movement issues?

That’s a very interesting use of concrete. I also like the legs.

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I like the joinery on the curved pieces too. Very nice!

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Thanks for the comments,
I cast the concrete first using plexi-glass so it would come out glossy smooth without having the mess of grinding and polishing. I sealed it with two coats of stone/granite/concrete sealer that doesn’t alter the natural color of the concrete (which is off the shelf from the Depot). I’m guessing it will still collect rings and spots, but I want it to naturally age and patina.
Where the aprons meet the inside radius of the legs is actually a straight cut. Since the curve is so subtle I didn’t have to round the ends apron supports.

-- Nate, denver CO

Very Nice Nate! So where do concrete trees grow? Is it a hardwood or a softwood? Open grain, or closed grain? Is it quarter or rift sawn? It looks like it’d be very hard on tools. :)

Seriously, it looks great. Thanks for posting.

-- Martin, Kansas

Really interesting marriage of materials and outstanding design as usual. You don’t even need coasters for your drinks!

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very nice…I love those legs!!!

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That’s cool. Creative, and great use of inexpensive materials. I’ve built a few concrete counters, but never used it in furniture. Definitely an inspiring piece.

Thanks for posting.

Later,
JM

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In favorites list. nuff said

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I’ve never seen concrete look so beautiful. And believe me I’ve worked tons of concrete. mike

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Nate-
Bro that is a beautiful table. I actually just poured my first concrete countertop the yesterday. And man have I got some ideas running through my head about combining the two, wood and concrete. Very nicely done man.

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that’s a great looking table. I really like the look of the curved legs.

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simple but stylish

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Beautiful work

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Nice Legs!!!
Errr…
Ahem!!
You know…
In a woodworking kind a way

I am fascinated by this technique of concrete for worktops- funiture tops is it really smooth with no air bubbles ?did you vibrate or just shuffle it to get rid of the air trapped in these normally/Alistair

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I missed this one. Tks Alistair for bringing it back.

Great work.

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i love concrete + wood..
i had a few ideas on c+w but didnt get around to make them..few chairs and tables..wood is warm and concrete cold so its a great contrast.did u put armature in there.
what do u think if i make the template of plywood how would it come out?

-- hrvoje

Most unique design and good build well done

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