Saguaro Cactus Table with Birch Burl

A vintage saguaro cactus dining table. A solid wood pedestal crafted from the lower portion of a saguaro cactus “skeleton." Circular glass top....

Side table model "Annika" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced in Värnamo, Sweden by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1973. Table top in burl birch and legs from laminated birch. Good vintage ...

This interesting and unusual table made in the southwest circa 1930 is constructed of Saguaro wood, a kind of slow-growing dense cactus with a distinctive outer casing that is used for decorative display. The form is an extension of the mission movement which started in California, Mexico and the southwest as a simple need to furnish through local craftsmen homes and public spaces with natural local materials The tripod base used upside down is the direct form of the cactus. A decoratively shaped piece has been added to the base as a terminus and the knotty pine top is bordered in saguaro with pine supports creating the gueridon. Made as a local distinctive form this kind of furniture is similar in nature to tramp art furniture...

The solid birch carved and turned, tri-footed pedestal supports a rectangular rimmed top with a full sized drawer hidden in the apron.

Cactus side table by Michael Gittings Studio One of a Kind Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: stainless steel Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michael Gitti...

Swedish segmented "Toothpick" table. Three separate tables that can be.