Phoenix Restorations » Splayed Blackwood Tables http://phoenixrestorations.com.au ... antique and modern furniture restoration, unique kitchen design, paint stripping service and more ... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:20:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=332 Splayed Blackwood Tables http://phoenixrestorations.com.au/splayed-blackwood-tables/ http://phoenixrestorations.com.au/splayed-blackwood-tables/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:17:20 +0000 http://phoenixrestorations.com.au/?p=14 STUDIO FURNITURE 2008
Australian Wood Review
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Conceptual design history of Splayed Blackwood Tables.

The Arts & Crafts movement, founded in 1868 by Charles L Eastlake, was based on the simplification of furniture design after the excesses of the Victorian period.
His influences stemmed from Tudor, Modern Gothic and Medieval periods, this is reflected in the design evolution of his quality utilitarian furniture. The Arts and Crafts movement diverged into the simplistic highly functional Shaker designs of the post 1900’s, and the more elaborate Art Nouveau movement of 1890 to1920, two of it most noted protagonists being the architect and designer Charles McIntosh, and the designer, craftsman and writer William Morris. Both of whom shared philosophy’s including the importance of design to both external architectural environments and internal décor and furniture.

By 1920’s the Bauhaus industrial design movement’s doctrine to reject tradition for modernism echoed an earlier desire seen in the Art Nouveau movement for total environmental design. The essence of these disciplines, although seemingly diametrically opposed are remarkably similar, given their products reflect design as the most important element. The main differences being the Bauhaus use of modern materials and mass production as apposed to the Arts and Crafts emphasis on individual craftsmanship.

The Bauhaus designs ultimately went on to influence the industrial Scandinavian design revolution of the 1930’s. Based largely around the mass production of architecturally designed timber products, these designs went on to inspire many designers and architects of the post 1940’s era such as the architect and designer Charles Eames.
The influences of the turn of the 20th century can now be seen in the modernist revival of the 21st century.

This design of the Splayed tables is a synthesis of all of these influences.

Splayed Blackwood dining table.

Dimensions 3060mm by 1095mm by 750mm.
Sale price $2990.00

  • Design objective.
    Design a table that reflects and expands the concepts of contemporary design. To intrigue or disturb on first sight, raising the assumption that the table is not capable of utilitarian use. When in fact the table is designed within the historical parameters of utilitarian pre-industrial furniture and is immensely practical, beautiful and strong.
  • Materials.
    Blackwood was purchased from Forest Farm Products Tasmania, who sourced the timber from Forestry Tasmania. This timber is salvaged from Forestry Tasmania coups. It was cut and kiln dried in Tasmania before transportation to Victoria.
    Blackwood is used for the entire construction, the only exception is the cross members which are cypress. The top was cut from one log. The timber was then machined in our own workshop.
  • Methods of joinery.
    Mortise and tenon joinery on the table base.
    The table top was biscuit jointed.
    Cross members housing joints.
  • Glues.
    Selleys PVA woodworking glue, Aquadhere exterior.
  • Finishes.
    Wattly Tung Oil varnish.
    Number of coats applied 6.

    • Splayed Blackwood coffee table.

    Dimensions 1200mm by 680mm by 428mm.
    Sale Price $1500.00

  • Design Objective.
    The use of waste products from past commissions.
    The twisted, the split, and the most extremely featured wood available. Using the same design principles as the Splayed Blackwood table, but being restricted by pre-determined off cuts.
  • Materials.
    Blackwood was purchased from Forest Farm Products Tasmania, who sourced the timber from Forestry Tasmania. This timber is salvaged from Forestry Tasmania coups. It was cut and kiln dried in Tasmania, before transportation to Victoria. The timber was then machined in our own workshop.
  • Methods of joinery.
    Mortise and tenon joinery on the table base.
    The table top was biscuit jointed.
  • Glues.
    Selleys PVA woodworking glue, Aquadhere exterior.
  • Finishes.
    Wattly Tung Oil varnish.
    Number of coats applied 6.

    • Copyright Glyn Evans 2007

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