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I call this the “Opposing Arches” table.
This commissioned glass top display table, or buffet, is 50” wide at the base, 14” deep and 29” tall. It supports a piece of glass that is ¾” thick by 18” by 66”.
The construction is shop sawn zebrawood veneers, laminated on two layers of 1/8” poplar bending ply, on a curved torsion box inner core. The curved members are then framed in sold quarter sawn sapelli. The divider box is shop sawn veneer, cut from a very fine grained piece of Macassar ebony.
You can visit my blog to see the construction tutorial by clicking here
-- John, Chisel and Bit Custom Crafted Furniture, www.chiselandbit.com































20 comments so far
teenagewoodworker
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thats so cool!!!!!!! thanks for the post!
Bigbuck
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Very nice. I love the wood and the opposing arches make for a visually interesting peice.
Thanks for sharing.
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ShannonRogers
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This is a beautiful piece and so unique. I love it!
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CharlieM1958
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Stunning!!!
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Dusty56
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and to think I waste my time making cutting boards….. this is beautiful !!!
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GaryK
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That is a great looking table!
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Napaman
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just amazing!!!
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BarryW
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seriously attractive…and supporting a huge chunk of glass…big weight…
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jeanmarc
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This is a beautiful piece
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jjohn
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great looking piece. Is the glass stable on the one centered post on each end? Looks like it could fall off the stand pretty easy. Not asking to be critical, because the piece is beautiful.
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Damian Penney
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Love it!
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Greg Wurst
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Beautiful!!
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BobR
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Really nice. I have always wanted to tackle something with a curve in it. May be one day. Beautiful work.
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SPHinTampa
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Cool design, great choice in contrasting woods.
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trifern
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Great design, choice of material and execution. Thank you for sharing.
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Woodhacker
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Wow, Beautiful table. I really like the design…(the blog is great too).
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Grumpy
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Excellent
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Scott Bryan
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John,
This is a nice looking table. It has a very interesting design and is certainly original.
Thanks for the post.
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Michael Brailsford
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Beautiful work
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Lori
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John, beautiful table. Your woodworking is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
-- Lori