A table is the symbol of big feasts — and big ideas. Whether you place it in the dining room or workspace, it should be as important as the action that happens around it.
We’ve chosen to bring you the Coast Table for not just its clean, modern appeal but also for its thoughtful craftsmanship. Made from high quality solid white oak, it’s truly built to last. And make an impression.
The same can be said for its perfect accomplices, the Juniper Chairs & Stools. Each piece, finished in tung oil and capturing the eye with simplistic lines, harkens to the American modernism of the Southwest. However, the way in which it was made dates back much farther.
Techniques as Old as Time
Both the stools and chairs are made using traditional Chinese joinery techniques, a fading yet honored artform that’s been around for centuries. It employs the use of intricate, interwoven joints to create furniture without nails or screws. Instead the pieces “lock” into place, kind of like a puzzle.
One big benefit of that is that most of the furniture comes fully assembled. All is efficiently packaged to lower risk of damage during shipping. The appearance is also special. In the table, you can see the surface joinery detail through the gentle white-washed finish.
The same artisans that craft our Wing Nude Stand and Rise Nude Bookstand make the table, chairs and stools. They’re based in Guangzhou, China, and some are part of families that have passed these distinctive joinery skills along for generations.
A Charming Show of Character
The chairs and stools have full-grain vegetable tanned leather seats, which develop a beautiful patina over time. This gives each piece its own personality reflective of the unique rhythm of your home.
Vegetable tan is, in fact, a bit of a misnomer. It means the leather has been tanned with bark tannin (extracts) in an environmentally friendly way, versus with toxic chemicals. It’s a long process but results in the most pronounced and attractive patinas.
Freedom to Switch Up Your Scheme
No matter where you put these pieces you can feel good about its adaptability. Swap chairs in and out, and pull up a stool when you need it (put a planter on the stool when it’s not in use!). The pieces are truly versatile — equally useful and eye-catching in the workspace, kitchen or dining room.
The allure of this type of modern design is the freedom it affords you to express yourself and continually adapt your space to your needs and whims. All while knowing that while your home may change, these pieces will last and last.
Juniper Nude Dining Chair, $640
