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The handcrafted and scorched English oak table is a striking and versatile piece of contemporary furniture, equally suited for use as a coffee table, side table etc.
Drawing inspiration from the honesty of construction and materiality championed by the British Arts and Crafts movement, the design combines bold contemporary form with traditional craftsmanship. Crafted entirely by hand in England from carefully selected English quarter-sawn oak, each piece possesses a unique character shaped by both the timber and the maker's hand.
The oak undergoes a highly skilled scorching process requiring numerous careful and controlled applications of flame until the surface achieves a rich, uniform black finish. This labour-intensive technique enhances the texture and grain of the timber while creating a dramatic visual contrast against the lighter exposed details of the construction.
Prominently featured wedged joints celebrate the structure of the piece and provide a striking contrast to the deep blackened oak. At the centre, a shallow inset dish of yew introduces warmth, colour, and a subtle focal point, highlighting the beauty of contrasting native timbers.
The finish draws inspiration from Yakisugi, often referred to as Shou Sugi Ban, the traditional Japanese technique originally developed to preserve and protect Japanese cypress through controlled surface charring. While adapted here for English oak, the process produces a similarly rich black appearance, exceptional durability, and a tactile surface that rewards close inspection.
Finished by hand and built using traditional furniture-making techniques, each table is created to provide lasting beauty and utility for generations. The result is a distinctive piece that sits comfortably within contemporary, modernist, and eclectic interiors alike.
Customised versions can be created within practical parameters.
Scorched English oak coffee table
Dimensions
- W78 X L70 X H40
Made to order only. Contact for trade or retail pricing and further information.
The handcrafted and scorched English oak table is a striking and versatile piece of contemporary furniture, equally suited for use as a coffee table, side table etc.
Drawing inspiration from the honesty of construction and materiality championed by the British Arts and Crafts movement, the design combines bold contemporary form with traditional craftsmanship. Crafted entirely by hand in England from carefully selected English quarter-sawn oak, each piece possesses a unique character shaped by both the timber and the maker's hand.
The oak undergoes a highly skilled scorching process requiring numerous careful and controlled applications of flame until the surface achieves a rich, uniform black finish. This labour-intensive technique enhances the texture and grain of the timber while creating a dramatic visual contrast against the lighter exposed details of the construction.
Prominently featured wedged joints celebrate the structure of the piece and provide a striking contrast to the deep blackened oak. At the centre, a shallow inset dish of yew introduces warmth, colour, and a subtle focal point, highlighting the beauty of contrasting native timbers.
The finish draws inspiration from Yakisugi, often referred to as Shou Sugi Ban, the traditional Japanese technique originally developed to preserve and protect Japanese cypress through controlled surface charring. While adapted here for English oak, the process produces a similarly rich black appearance, exceptional durability, and a tactile surface that rewards close inspection.
Finished by hand and built using traditional furniture-making techniques, each table is created to provide lasting beauty and utility for generations. The result is a distinctive piece that sits comfortably within contemporary, modernist, and eclectic interiors alike.
Customised versions can be created within practical parameters.
Availability:Made to order