Black Creek Designs LLC End Tables

The Laguna end table shown here in ebonized walnut and glass can be made in custom sizes, shapes and various woods and finishes. The same design details apply to all possible variations. Popular glass top shapes are oval, rectangular, square and round. The Laguna series tables are some of my favorite and most challenging to build. Each base is unique as the process and resulting form is ultimately sculptural. The 1/2" thick tempered glass top is supported by a base made of walnut consisting of tapering arcs of varying size which intersect to form a dynamic structure. The series works well with almost any shaped top be it glass, stone or solid wood. The Laguna series of tables makes the ultimate sculptural statement in any setting. Each table base is unique comprising of a number of tapered arcs joined to create a structure with endless visual possibilities. All the elements are shaped, joined and finished by hand so as to create a united design. Each Laguna table is designed and made at the Black...

The Oriel IV side table features a blackened solid walnut base which has been perforated with square "windows" of various sizes creating a sculptural play of light and shadow. The li...

The Oriel III side table features a blackened solid ash base which has been burned in the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban technique. This technique when used on ash reveals the deep richness of the open grain and creates a unique black quality which is heightened by the hand rubbed oil finish. The cantilevered top and waterfall joined leg in highly figured elm complete the structure. The unique elm plank has been stabilized with the use butterflies. This is done on the underside so as to not impose on the character of the figured elm has been cerused to further highlight the grain that flows from top to leg. The heightened contrast is created both in color and in form. The mass of the black leg frame serves as a perfect balance to the the cerused and cantilevered top. The overall effect is a highly sculptural table that is ultimately very functional. Each element is selected, shaped, joined and finished so as to create a unified design. The Oriel table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...

This Oriel 2 side table features a blackened solid white oak base which has been burned in the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban technique. This technique when used on oak reveals the deep richness of the open grain and creates a unique black quality which is heightened by the hand rubbed oil finish. The cantilevered top and waterfall joined leg in highly figured elm complete the structure. The unique elm plank has been cerused to further highlight the grain that flows from top to leg. The heightened contrast is created both in color and in form. The mass of the black leg frame serves as a perfect balance to the the cerused and cantilevered top. The overall effect is a highly sculptural table that is ultimately very functional. Each element is selected, shaped, joined and finished so as to create a unified design. The Oriel 2 side table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas...

The oval Capistrano side table in blackened walnut and a contrasting figured bubinga top measures 28" x 15" x 25"h. The design features an oval shelf in bub...