Hi Craftisians. Those familiar with the Gamble House will recognize this table as a scaled-down version of the large entry table designed by the Greene brothers. Because this project was never meant to be an exact reproduction of the original, many liberties were taken with it's construction. However, the Gamble entry table did provide the inspiration behind this design. When I first saw the original, I knew that I had to build some version of it. This is the result...
Details - Mesquite with Black Walnut pegs and splines. Loose tenon jonery. The top measures 45 x 15 inches. The table is 31 inches tall. The finish is simple - 2 brush coats of Danish Oil (natural) and 2 sprayed coats of Shellac (blond/clear). Pretty happy with the way it turned out. It will serve as a TV stand. Questions/comments are always welcome. Thanks...
love it tim ! that mesquite is beautiful. mine was inspired by that same table. also i didn't even try to copy it. i used Darrell Pearts books to help with some of the details. if you wanna really dig into the construction of the house and furnishings take the 3 hour tour with Jim Ipekjian. he's a master woodworker and has recreated a lot of the furnishings.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Nice job Tim, a great G&G piece. Love that top, and some of the other "non perfect" Mesquite. My line is "embrace the imperfections" generally using some wood that many would select out, gives you a piece with character. Mesquite can be the King of character.
Thank you everyone for taking the time to view and comment on my project. My apologies for not responding sooner...
987Ron - Yeah, Mesquite is the main local wood in this region. It took me awhile to begin working with it (at the wifey's insistance!). Now, I can't seem to stop!
Pottz - Thank you. I also use Darrell's books for reference. Another go-to for me is Robert W. Lang's Shop Drawings for G&G Furniture. I hope to eventually get back to the Gamble House and take Jim's joinery tour...
BB1 - Yes, Danish Oil goes on first. It's amazing how the oil brings out the beautiful rusty/redish brown color of Mesquite. The sprayed Shellac adds another layer of Amber tone. Pics don't do it justice. In the morning light, it's just gorgeous...
Splinter - Thanks. Yeah, the table is pretty heavy. All that dense wood adds up. The Wifey had to help me move it into the house!
SteveR - When we started working with the Mesquite/G&G combo, we we're sure how it would look. But somehow, the rustic character of the wood combines with the G&G detail and just seems to look right. Go figure...
GeorgeW - Thanks George. Fortunalely, the Wife loves the rustic, crazy nature of Mesquite. I'm more than happy to oblige her and use it so long as I can add G&G details! Yes, lots of character with this wood. We embrace the imperfections, Couldn't have said it better...
Gary G - Thanks Gary, I appreciate the kind comment...
PeakPlane - Thank you for the compliment about my project...
duckmilk - Thank you. We like it too. The wood/design combo might not be for everyone. But it is kind of unique...
James McIntyre - Thank you James. I'm pretty happy with the drawer as well, It doesn't mount to the table in the same way as the original, but I had to make some construction compromises while making the top. But I still think it turned out pretty nice. Thanks again...
TheWoodGuy - Thanks. Gotta love G&G. I'm addicted to the style. That's all I've been making for several years now...
Dark_Lightning - Thanks. Lots of wood character with G&G detail Somehow, it works...
Petey - Thank you for the compliment and viewing my project...
