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Handcrafted Utility Table By Sum Furniture In Quartersawn Oak

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$1,979

Our new twin dovetail utility table is a celebration of traditional craftsmanship, honest construction, and minimalist design. Designed and handcrafted in England using time honoured furniture making techniques, this versatile piece showcases the remarkable beauty of thick, solid, and fully quarter-sawn English oak combined with the bold visual impact of oversized hand-cut twin dovetail joints.Influenced by the restrained elegance of early Japanese modernist design, the form is deliberately simple, allowing the exceptional materials and exposed craftsmanship to take centre stage. The striking dovetail joinery is not merely decorative but an integral structural element, proudly expressing the methods used in its construction.Crafted entirely from prime quarter-sawn English oak, the timber is selected for its stability, durability, and distinctive grain pattern. The quarter-sawing process reveals the oak's beautiful medullary rays and creates a refined, consistent figure that enhances the clean architectural lines of the design.A truly multifunctional piece, it is equally at home as a bedside table, side table, end table, occasional table, plant stand, or even a compact stool. Its versatility, combined with its substantial construction and timeless aesthetic, makes it a practical addition to a wide range of interiors.Each piece is individually handmade and hand-finished in highly durable, environmentally friendly oils that enrich the natural character of the timber while providing lasting protection. Built with care, integrity, and attention to detail, these are distinctive pieces of furniture designed to be used, admired, and passed down for generations.Custom dimensions are available on request. We design unique and distinctive pieces of furniture – our main objective is combining the design alongside the natural beauty and properties of the raw materials.These timbers and materials are very carefully chosen for each specific design - maintaining our focus on the benefits, visual impact and strengths of what we use. Our regular use of English Quartersawn Oak is one case in point. It has been the beloved timber of fine furniture makers across the world for centuries. It is costly to produce but gives huge benefits and rewards such as its striking medullary rays and superb stability qualities. By utilising these wonderful and naturally occurring features with our contemporary designs we aim to continue creating some very distinct, tactile and idiosyncratic pieces.These are all completely handmade, in very small numbers, by our skilled craftspeople in England.

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