Bespoke Grand Table, Antique Hardwood, Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

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Bespoke Grand Table, Antique Hardwood, Brass Base, by P. Tendercool

About the Item

Model: 2ATOP-PT22-BS1-BL-NO Top: Antique hardwood. Wood finishes: bleached + natural oiled. Base: PT22 sand cast brass. Base finishes: golden sand. Dimensions (W x D x H): 260 x 145.5 x 74.4 cm 102.36" x 57.28" x 30.47" in. Grand Table with Capital “G” As you are aware, P. Tendercool currently boasts a truly unique collection of about one hundred slabs of rare, antique Chicken-wing wood (jichi-mu) patiently sourced over 15 years. Founders Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Pieter Compernol used to be antique dealers, specialized in Classic Chinese Furniture: Chicken-wing wood was considered one of the most precious wood varieties; furniture in this wood has been eagerly collected since the Ming Dynasty (14th-17h AD), next to items in Huang Huali and Zitan wood. Chicken-wing wood is extremely dense and its grain looks like “feathers if a bird”, hence its poetic name given by Chinese Scholars and Collectors. Take a moment to study the natural beauty of this wood and check out the fine details, not onlike little feathers indeed. The raw edges, worn out after two centuries of use, add a sculptural character to the massive top. From the two hundred slabs collected, only about 10 pairs were larger than 250 cm/98 inches. Rare does not even come close to describe this tabletop. PT22 Base “Dense” wood also means: “Heavy” wood! The two slabs combined weigh more than 300kg / 660 lbs… The design brief to ourselves was to design a table-base which could easily hold this weight, would look elegant, and naturally, would fit our house style. We think we succeeded, but as always: you will be our judge. Without further ado, behold our newest design: our PT22 Base in Solid sandcast brass*, designed in collaboration with Krit Putphim, whom we “discovered” 14 years ago at his very first exhibition and who – finally! – won Best Industrial Designer of Thailand, last year. It was great to renew our vows with him! The bases are sand-cast, by hand, by Armando Benato and his team. Armando is now 83 (!) springs young and used to cast statues for artists like Salvador Dalí. Not a bad reference we say… Antique Hardwood P. Tendercool founders are former antique dealers who collected about 200 slabs of antique Chicken-Wing Wood (???, Jichì mù) over a period of 15 years. This wood was venerated during the 'Ming' dynasty and coveted by literati and scholars for its beautiful grain, “like feathers of a bird” Our slabs were collected in Northern Vietnam, close to the Chinese border. Back in the 19th century, villagers would place two identical 'Slices' of the same tree next to each other, directly on the floor, to serve as a dry platform to sit, eat, and sleep on. This explains why our slabs come in pairs, typically about a person's size, in various thicknesses. Inspection of the underside shows they were clearly cut by hand (pre-machine age!), without traces of legs nor decoration. Unlike the Chinese refined 'Kang' tables for the well-to-do, these 19th century slabs were purely functional furniture. The simple fact these wooden slabs still exist is proof of their stone-hard quality: many decades of humid-hot, termite-infested surroundings have had no noticeable effect other than them remaining solid witnesses of a bygone era. We keep them in their original unfinished state awaiting clients' preferences. We currently own two hundred slabs, an extraordinary collection for you to select from. Table Bases Our table-bases are sand cast by hand, one by one, by Octogenarian Armando Beato and his team. Armando started working with his uncle when he was fourteen and even worked for artists like Salvador Dalí. Care for a better reference? Most of our bases are available in Bronze, Brass or Aluminum in a number of finishes. Important notes Wood finish We have yet to come across The perfect wood-finish. Prior to establishing P. Tendercool in 2009 our family had been antique dealers for over 50 years. We know a thing or two about Old Wood. Eli, our antiques restorer from Belgium, flew over to train our Thai carpenters in traditional Western wood-finishing-techniques. While we can offer Wax, home-made Hot-Wax and are experts in true French Polishing, about 95% of our clients prefer an oil finish. Should you prefer a completely waterproof finish, you may opt for Water-based Polyurethane. All finishes have pros and cons, feel free to enquire for more detail. But fear not: no white gloves are needed to enjoy your furniture! Just use a bit of common sense: do not let spilled liquids sink in over-night, do not place hot pots and pans directly on the wood. Should you consider buying one of our creations we will explain the do's and don'ts in detail.

Creator:
Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.48 in (77.4 cm)Width: 57.29 in (145.5 cm)Depth: 102.37 in (260 cm)
Style:
Minimalist (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Reclaimed Wood,Cast,Hand-Crafted,Woodwork
Place of Origin:
Thailand
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
Contemporary
Production Type:
New & Custom(Current Production)
Estimated Production Time:
Available Now
Condition:
Seller Location:
Bangkok, TH
Reference Number:
Seller: 2ATOP-PT22-BS1-BL-NO1stDibs: LU2561333712852