Rafael Calvo Studio Dining Room Tables

Rafael designed and handcrafted the Skull Dining Table from the reclaimed 150-year-old Douglas fir beams he salvaged from Manhattan townhomes. Their surfaces are aged with a beautiful golden brown patina; saw marks, nails, bolt holes, and natural wear contribute to the character and aesthetic of reclaimed Douglas fir. Rafael loves to work with these recycled, ancient woods for their handsome appearance, robust stability, and durability. Rafael created this impressive 1 ¼" thick tabletop with these virtues in mind. Gold leaf and airbrush were used for the skull artwork...

The Organica Table comprises a 100-year-old heart of pine for the top, reclaimed barn wood for the base, and a non-toxic oil finish. Heart Pine, specifically old-growth heart pine, i...

Rafael designed and handcrafted the Piece of New York Dining Table from the reclaimed 150-year-old Douglas fir beams he salvaged from Manhattan townhomes. Their surfaces are aged wit...

Rafael designed and handcrafted the Gilt Block Dining Table from the reclaimed 150-year-old Douglas fir beams he salvaged from Manhattan townhomes. Their surfaces are aged with a bea...

Rafael designed and handcrafted the Golden Dining Table from 150-year-old Douglas fir beams salvaged from New York City townhomes. The top of the table is covered with a beautiful go...

The Infinita Table is made of reclaimed Brazilian Cherry floorboards and has a non-toxic oil finish. Brazilian Cherry, also known as Jatoba, is a popular hardwood prized for its dura...

The Fascinasia Table was a collaborative work with Canadian artist Daniel Stanford. The artwork incorporated within the table is a unique blend of photography with collage elements and precise application of gold leaf, watercolor, Chinese ink, acrylic paint, raw pigments, and resin. It is based on a 2016 photograph, shot by Daniel, of an award-winning Oldenburg Breed Stallion Jumping Horse named Starmont. Embedded in the painting is a segment of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore. Stanford's use of archival materials reflects the sequence of the five elements - wood, fire, and earth; earth gives birth to gold, gold creates water, and water makes wood. Rafael Calvo designed...