The Arachnid table was completed last week and I wanted to post it sooner but haven’t had time. Originally the circular Walnut top was intended for a steel tube triangular base which was painted primary yellow. I felt the top was too rich and elegant for the steel base and so I set out seeking a complementary base from small thumbnail sketches. When I was able to envision the end result I moved on to full scale drawings. It has obvious Alvar Aalto influences that weren’t realized until after the piece was actually completed. With its curved Maple legs that resemble a spiders legs it’s appropriately named Arachnid. Made of eastern hard Maple and Walnut, the circular Walnut top is attached with Walnut dowels one quarter inch above the base creating a floating illusion.
Super nice table! Great design and am sure it took a lot longer to produce than Alvar Aalto’s mass produced pieces. Don’t get me wrong, I really love Aalto and his designs.
I saw this last night in person and was really impressed. I already knew it, but just wanted to tell you that I think you are incredibly talented.