“Ball Nose Coffee Table” Oxidized Maple Top, Lacquered Steel, Gold-Plated Feet

The ball nose coffee table was completely inspired by the geometry in Evan's surroundings. In this case a children's playground was the genesis of the idea. Evan goes on to describe his process, " I suppose watching after a kid on the playground forces you to be hyper aware of your surroundings. Without a doubt, being engaged in play with a child makes you see things differently than normal." The simple geometric shapes of the municipal play equipment influenced him because of their focus on functionality rather than conceptual design. Unexpected beauty inspires Crane above all else. Continuing the whimsical theme with his choice of materials, the unexpected combination of solid oxidized maple and gold plated feet play exuberantly together, like best friends on the playground that inspired this unique piece.