EROSION DINING TABLE

The "Erosion Dining Table" was inspired by natural elements found in nature. The goal of the design is to create a piece the blends the boundaries between man-made beauty and nature beauty. The overall construction of the table is made from White Ash sourced from northern New York and shipped to Japan. We used a bleached white oil finish to preserve the natural coloring of the wood. The design of the arching legs is inspired by the iconic "Intercontinental Grand Hotel", which can be found in Yokohama, Japan. The base is paired with circular top with smooth rounded edges, which gives this table a soft elegant look. Protruding through the center of the table, is a volcanic stone which captures the eyes of the individual when entering the room. The inspiration behind this is to capture elements found in nature. This particular stone was found in one of the Zen Gardens, which can be found throughout Japan. A cast was taken of the stone and was rendered into a 3D modeling software to replicate the original stone. We then used a process called (GFRC) - (glass fiber reinforced concrete), to replicate the stone to a one-to-one scale. This process also allows us to create a realistic stone; making the piece more environmentally friendly, as we intend on preserving the elements found in nature for future generations. In conclusion, we wanted to design a table that embodies not only functionality and design, but art and beauty as well.