Another close view of top

newest 2 of 3 scraped and darkened

Showing end stretcher. Foot rest can be placed in either of two positions.

Contours of base are soft and rounded and comfortable to the feet.

Milling boards for pedestal

View of top showing texture of pine underneath the paint. The wood is eroded to suggest wear.

Top and base from above

View of turned stem

Base, close up. Extra wear would be expected at foot level. Erosion of the pine underneath suggests a "washed up on the beach" look.

Top boards after glueup

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This base is very comfortable for sitting. The feet can either tuck under the base or straddle a foot or go on top.

Showing finish samples against top. A box of finish samples from which to choose is sent to each client. Colors and distressing effects in the shop are matched to the appropriate sample. Sometimes one or more finish samples are created specifically for a piece.

Showing finish samples against the base.

Close view of hand-carved details on the base and foot.

Showing end of table.

Showing the pullout breadboard end which allows leaves to slip in. The end of the table pulls out on two sturdy leaf arms and the leaves fit into tongue and grooves in the table itself.

The base shown close-up. Extra wear would be expected at foot level.

Showing hand carved massive buffet in background.

Top, close view. Deepest layer of paint is a lively yellow ocher.

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Showing end of table.