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Mesquite Coffee table w/ G&G details
Hi Craftisians,
This is a recently completed coffee table for our living room. It retains many of the design ideas implemented from the previously posted end tables. With that said, the Gamble House dining room table did influence the design for the base.
Details - The table is 18 inches tall and the top measures 48 x 26 inches. The large format tile is the same as used for the end tables (smartly selected by my wife). Mortise and loose tennon joinery. Mesquite with Black Walnut pegs, splines, and trim.
Thankfully, the finish for Mesquite remains easy - two brush coats of Danish Oil (natural) and two sprayed coats of Shellac (blonde/clear). I did wipe a coat of satin Polyurethane on the top frame that surrounds the tile to protect the Shellac from adult beverages.
Whew, now it's on to a matching storage Credenza. We're also looking at adding some wall cabinetry and/or open shelving above the Credenza (Greene and Greene style, of course!). Better get back to it. Happy to answer any questions. Comments are always welcome. Thanks Craftisians...
This is a recently completed coffee table for our living room. It retains many of the design ideas implemented from the previously posted end tables. With that said, the Gamble House dining room table did influence the design for the base.
Details - The table is 18 inches tall and the top measures 48 x 26 inches. The large format tile is the same as used for the end tables (smartly selected by my wife). Mortise and loose tennon joinery. Mesquite with Black Walnut pegs, splines, and trim.
Thankfully, the finish for Mesquite remains easy - two brush coats of Danish Oil (natural) and two sprayed coats of Shellac (blonde/clear). I did wipe a coat of satin Polyurethane on the top frame that surrounds the tile to protect the Shellac from adult beverages.
Whew, now it's on to a matching storage Credenza. We're also looking at adding some wall cabinetry and/or open shelving above the Credenza (Greene and Greene style, of course!). Better get back to it. Happy to answer any questions. Comments are always welcome. Thanks Craftisians...
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another home run tim, all your G&G furniture is calling me to make more myself but im out of room !!! hey did you ever say you visited the gamble house or are you going by photos ? whatever your inspiration everything youve done has been awesome !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Love the work you do Tim!
The tile centers are great for table surfaces, indestructible, and of course that seemingly endless supply of mesquite is perfect for the G&G style.
The tile centers are great for table surfaces, indestructible, and of course that seemingly endless supply of mesquite is perfect for the G&G style.
Thank you Pottz. I appreciate your kind comments. Yes, the wife and I visited the Gamble House in 2018 and we've been addicted to the style ever since. My feeble brain absorbed about 25% of what I saw. I want to get back there an take the Joinery Tour. Thanks again for the input...
Thanks Splinter. Yeah, we were originally looking at using either granite or marble. However, the cost (and weight) ended up being prohibitive. The wife. made a good choice on the tile and the Mesquite has really worked nicely with the G&G style. In all honesty, we lucked out on the Mesquite. We we're sure if it was a good fit for it's intended use. Now, we can't stop using it! Thanks again...
Very nice table, Tim!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Incorporating mesquite into the G&G designs works so well. Another winner!
hey if you go back again take the longer details and joinery tour led by jim ipekjian, he has recreated furniture for many g&g homes. he's a master at the style and does a 3-1/2 hr tour going into great depth. ive done it twice. and let me know, id love to join you.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Beautiful, as usual. Man, I wish I had a place to put some nice furniture!
The Other Steven
Jim Jakosh, Steve Rasmussen, and Dark_Lightning - Thanks guys. I always appreciate you taking the time to view and comment on my projects.
Pottz - Yes. If I've ever got a trip our there planned, I'll be sure to contact you. Thanks for the invite...
Pottz - Yes. If I've ever got a trip our there planned, I'll be sure to contact you. Thanks for the invite...
Fantastic table Tim, one beautiful creation. I especially like the pillow topped pegs, nicely done.
Beautiful table. The use of the tile on the shelf as well as the top is really nice. Overall a great table.
Ron
Beautifully done. The tile works perfectly with the design and wood selection. What is the thickness of the tile?
Allow me to respond to a few enteries:
Oldtool - Thanks. Yes, those pegs add a nice touch to G&G designs. They are a labor of love, but well worth the effort. Thanks again...
987Ron - Thank you for noticing the tile shelf. The wife wanted a shelf. I suggested wood. She strongly hinted that tile would be a unique touch. Good thing I listened. Sometimes, Momma knows best! Again, Thank You...
BB1 - Thanks for the question. Yeah, these large format tiles (2ft x 4ft) are pretty thick. The Porcelin tile for this project is 3/8 inch thick. Each individual tile weighs 36 LBS. After trimming to size, the tile for the top weighed in at 27 LBS. In fact, the total weight for the top was 54 LBS! It's kind of a beast. Good thing I beefed-up rest of the design to support the load. Thanks again for the question and the kind comments...
Oldtool - Thanks. Yes, those pegs add a nice touch to G&G designs. They are a labor of love, but well worth the effort. Thanks again...
987Ron - Thank you for noticing the tile shelf. The wife wanted a shelf. I suggested wood. She strongly hinted that tile would be a unique touch. Good thing I listened. Sometimes, Momma knows best! Again, Thank You...
BB1 - Thanks for the question. Yeah, these large format tiles (2ft x 4ft) are pretty thick. The Porcelin tile for this project is 3/8 inch thick. Each individual tile weighs 36 LBS. After trimming to size, the tile for the top weighed in at 27 LBS. In fact, the total weight for the top was 54 LBS! It's kind of a beast. Good thing I beefed-up rest of the design to support the load. Thanks again for the question and the kind comments...
Beautiful work.
Thanks Gary G. Appreciate the feedback...
Nice Tim
Petey
Thanks Petey!
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