Forged End Table in Traditional Joinery with Sapele/African Mahogany Top, Series 4 Table 01.
With pieces like this, with so much heart and soul and struggle, it’s hard to know what to say. This end table is forged using a blend of traditional and modern tools and techniques, intended to create a timeless look and feel. The majority of the joints in the frame and end panel are fastened using traditional hot wraps and collars, and of course mortise and tenons. This kind of real work can’t be faked- part of what makes this table truly beautiful is the reality of the form and function.
This piece is the 4th small table I’ve ever made and marks the first time I’ve attempted a series. So far, I have 2 done, and while each is similar, they are somehow wildly different; in wood and copper, hue and color, each one has marked distinctions that preserve its unique identity, as well as being stamped with its date of completion and position in the series. This is the first work of art in the series, and bears the marks of learning, which I consider a beautiful thing in the journey of creation, and most marks will only be known by the one who placed them and was poured into by them.
The top is Sapele, which is an African mahogany. It has OUTSTANDING “ribbon” and '“curl”, which are natural striations in the wood, in juxtaposition to one another. This creates an amazing effect called chatoyance, where as it catches the light when you walk by it looks like it’s shimmering, almost as a mirage flickering before your eyes.
Some more information on the joinery, and my reasoning- The small scrolls with the copper wraps are welded under the copper, as copper doesn’t have the same strength as steel when applied hot. The “yoke” that fastens the tabletop to the base is also welded on, as this is a portion no one can see, and saves the consumer a few hundred dollars and me a lot of headaches. That is the complete list of substantial welds, and everything else, notably everything visible in normal use, is done traditionally. The collars are put on hot, and as they cool they contract, holding the joint tight. The collar material is made using a custom die I created just for these pieces, and is yet another element ascribing the craftsmanship to a man, not a machine. The steel wraps coiled about the scrolls are made from material I sized down myself, and as I do more I continue to develop my own techniques for creating a very solid bond.
The table has an oil finish, and will continue to change and grow over time in ways unique to your care and location. Instructions, one-on-one calls, or any other help required will be gladly offered, as I have every desire for this table to serve many generations. Typically, tables are oiled two or three times in the first year, and then require very infrequent oiling. I have one myself that I haven’t oiled in about 3 years after it “seasoned”, though this rate depends on environment.
*If you live outside of the lower 48 states of the US, I will probably be able to work with you for shipping, but additional costs will be incurred.*
Thank you for looking and reading my thoughts. God bless and keep you.
Ethan Koch, Owner/Operator of Blazing Ember Forge
With pieces like this, with so much heart and soul and struggle, it’s hard to know what to say. This end table is forged using a blend of traditional and modern tools and techniques, intended to create a timeless look and feel. The majority of the joints in the frame and end panel are fastened using traditional hot wraps and collars, and of course mortise and tenons. This kind of real work can’t be faked- part of what makes this table truly beautiful is the reality of the form and function.
This piece is the 4th small table I’ve ever made and marks the first time I’ve attempted a series. So far, I have 2 done, and while each is similar, they are somehow wildly different; in wood and copper, hue and color, each one has marked distinctions that preserve its unique identity, as well as being stamped with its date of completion and position in the series. This is the first work of art in the series, and bears the marks of learning, which I consider a beautiful thing in the journey of creation, and most marks will only be known by the one who placed them and was poured into by them.
The top is Sapele, which is an African mahogany. It has OUTSTANDING “ribbon” and '“curl”, which are natural striations in the wood, in juxtaposition to one another. This creates an amazing effect called chatoyance, where as it catches the light when you walk by it looks like it’s shimmering, almost as a mirage flickering before your eyes.
Some more information on the joinery, and my reasoning- The small scrolls with the copper wraps are welded under the copper, as copper doesn’t have the same strength as steel when applied hot. The “yoke” that fastens the tabletop to the base is also welded on, as this is a portion no one can see, and saves the consumer a few hundred dollars and me a lot of headaches. That is the complete list of substantial welds, and everything else, notably everything visible in normal use, is done traditionally. The collars are put on hot, and as they cool they contract, holding the joint tight. The collar material is made using a custom die I created just for these pieces, and is yet another element ascribing the craftsmanship to a man, not a machine. The steel wraps coiled about the scrolls are made from material I sized down myself, and as I do more I continue to develop my own techniques for creating a very solid bond.
The table has an oil finish, and will continue to change and grow over time in ways unique to your care and location. Instructions, one-on-one calls, or any other help required will be gladly offered, as I have every desire for this table to serve many generations. Typically, tables are oiled two or three times in the first year, and then require very infrequent oiling. I have one myself that I haven’t oiled in about 3 years after it “seasoned”, though this rate depends on environment.
*If you live outside of the lower 48 states of the US, I will probably be able to work with you for shipping, but additional costs will be incurred.*
Thank you for looking and reading my thoughts. God bless and keep you.
Ethan Koch, Owner/Operator of Blazing Ember Forge
With pieces like this, with so much heart and soul and struggle, it’s hard to know what to say. This end table is forged using a blend of traditional and modern tools and techniques, intended to create a timeless look and feel. The majority of the joints in the frame and end panel are fastened using traditional hot wraps and collars, and of course mortise and tenons. This kind of real work can’t be faked- part of what makes this table truly beautiful is the reality of the form and function.
This piece is the 4th small table I’ve ever made and marks the first time I’ve attempted a series. So far, I have 2 done, and while each is similar, they are somehow wildly different; in wood and copper, hue and color, each one has marked distinctions that preserve its unique identity, as well as being stamped with its date of completion and position in the series. This is the first work of art in the series, and bears the marks of learning, which I consider a beautiful thing in the journey of creation, and most marks will only be known by the one who placed them and was poured into by them.
The top is Sapele, which is an African mahogany. It has OUTSTANDING “ribbon” and '“curl”, which are natural striations in the wood, in juxtaposition to one another. This creates an amazing effect called chatoyance, where as it catches the light when you walk by it looks like it’s shimmering, almost as a mirage flickering before your eyes.
Some more information on the joinery, and my reasoning- The small scrolls with the copper wraps are welded under the copper, as copper doesn’t have the same strength as steel when applied hot. The “yoke” that fastens the tabletop to the base is also welded on, as this is a portion no one can see, and saves the consumer a few hundred dollars and me a lot of headaches. That is the complete list of substantial welds, and everything else, notably everything visible in normal use, is done traditionally. The collars are put on hot, and as they cool they contract, holding the joint tight. The collar material is made using a custom die I created just for these pieces, and is yet another element ascribing the craftsmanship to a man, not a machine. The steel wraps coiled about the scrolls are made from material I sized down myself, and as I do more I continue to develop my own techniques for creating a very solid bond.
The table has an oil finish, and will continue to change and grow over time in ways unique to your care and location. Instructions, one-on-one calls, or any other help required will be gladly offered, as I have every desire for this table to serve many generations. Typically, tables are oiled two or three times in the first year, and then require very infrequent oiling. I have one myself that I haven’t oiled in about 3 years after it “seasoned”, though this rate depends on environment.
*If you live outside of the lower 48 states of the US, I will probably be able to work with you for shipping, but additional costs will be incurred.*
Thank you for looking and reading my thoughts. God bless and keep you.
Ethan Koch, Owner/Operator of Blazing Ember Forge
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Top is 25” x 13”.
25.5” tall.
End panels are 10.75” x 24.5”.
Mahogany top, Sapele.
Oiled finish.
