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23-Oct-08 |
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Dining table suggestions
I have just recently cleared some space and now have room in my place to float a full-size rectangular dining table. I'm looking for some less obvious designs more of the Danish persuasion. I am generally all about balance when approaching interiors. And as my six-piece dining set are white on black Bertoias, I think a big plank of wood is in order here. Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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posted by Lunchbox
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23-Oct-08 |
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Balance in the order of hand...
Balance in the order of hand made Art & Crafts contrasting against industrial mass production? Go for it! It works well.
More in line with Scandinavian crafts...Theres a wonderful table I've oogled at DWR, link below. Nice soild hunk-o-wood for ya.
http://www.dwr.com/product/furniture/dining/wood-tables/cros...
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posted by WoofWoof
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23-Oct-08 |
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Wow, that is a great looking...
Wow, that is a great looking hunk-a-wood to be sure Woof. Reminiscent of the Prouve Em Table, eh? I love the raw appeal it brings to the elegant Prouve design. But I must say that I would love to find more of a sparce design to fit in here as my interiors to this point have had me generally coming across as a California MCM trekkie. Also, I do love a deal. While I do have the means to splurge on pieces here and there, I am always looking for a good buy. Combine that with a lesser known design and I'm a giddy little school girl.
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posted by Lunchbox
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23-Oct-08 |
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Think American if possible
You may consider Thos. Moser Cabinetmakes for a superior quality table. I use a boat top with Knoll flat bar Brno's. A classic look.
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posted by Ark of Decorative Arts
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23-Oct-08 |
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Handsome
table, Woof. Note that it is only 35 1/5" wide. I like this, as it visually accentuates the length -- and takes up less space in the room.
On the other hand, there isn't much ankle room for those seated in front of the rather extremely canted legs. I guess the sexy angle of those legs is worth the compromised functionality. . .?
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posted by SDR
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23-Oct-08 |
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I have a Paul McCobb dining table
I would love to give to a good home. It does need refinishing, however for free it is a good deal!
Anyone is So. Calif. that can pick it up it's yours!
I think it's from the "Calvin" line?
Any takers let me know here and all check back soon.
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posted by setag
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23-Oct-08 |
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Peter Hvidt solid teak
rectangular table with 2 x 1 foot extention leaves.
Very plain but very intense colour.
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posted by Simon, Danish-homestore.com
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23-Oct-08 |
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I have
a Harvey Probber saber leg oval dining table in near-mint condition w/two leaves. Wanna trade your Nelson DAF for it? It looks just like this one except the legs are not painted on mine, they are still the natural mahogany.
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posted by Riki
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23-Oct-08 |
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I sure like my
McCobb dinette set and my Eames dining table and EC-127 chairs.
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posted by barrympls
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23-Oct-08 |
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Quite like that table, Simon
But it looks like it might cramp those sitting on either side in the same fashion Woof's cross extension table might cramp those on the end. I could be wrong, though. I've sat at the end of a Prouve Em and had ample room.
Riki, thanks for the offer. But I'm pretty set on a rectangular shape at this point. Fire away with lounge chair or case good barters, though.
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posted by Lunchbox
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23-Oct-08 |
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If you'd like American made and solid wood try...
Greene Design. Doug Greene is a master craftsman and and his pieces are beautiful. I'm not a big fan of some of the earlier series, too craftsman-ish for me but the later works are lovely. I love this table, in fact I own the first one he ever made. The second one is nice too!
http://www.greendesigns.com/
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posted by Olive
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23-Oct-08 |
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I think you should use the pa...
I think you should use the paper mache method to make a table out of piano key neckties.
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posted by whitespike
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23-Oct-08 |
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SDR, can't recall, but...
SDR, can't recall, but doesn't some of your work have similar qualities? That's a good thing BTW. The 35 inches width suits a variety of locations..especially cramped urban living. It's been a year since I've eyeballed this table in person. It should be viewed in person. I recall it looking far more substantial than the pictures have us believe. It's quite heavy. Didn't test the seating arrangement, but your right, the legs do seem obstructing. Overall, It's a great modern table..solid but buoyant.
All the other examples are quite nice as well. I'm very partial to Arts Crafts type dining tables. There's an irresistible focal quality to them, anchoring the home...lending themselves to the old saying "Home is where the heart it".
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posted by WoofWoof
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23-Oct-08 |
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Longshot, does anyone...
Longshot, does anyone recognize this set based on description alone...
Roughly 1920's-40's maybe even 50's...
Set was dark, like Mahogany with stark contrasting blonde spindles between the backrest frame. Seating was fabric with spring supports. Matching table is round, expandable to an oval with tapered legs.
Its been over a year since I viewed this at an antique shop.... was fascinated with it, never did learn the maker...
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posted by WoofWoof
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24-Oct-08 |
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posted by dorieg
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24-Oct-08 |
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Can't delete this thread - oops
mistakenly posted twice.
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posted by dorieg
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25-Oct-08 |
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Here's what I got
1st choice - Noguchi Cyclone Table (beautiful but way too expensive)
Here's what I got
Eames 48" table....beautiful and matches my chairs....
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posted by barrympls
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25-Oct-08 |
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posted by whitespike
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25-Oct-08 |
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posted by whitespike
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25-Oct-08 |
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Can't see the picture
On that one Whitespike, but I went the guy's website and I love the "classic" dining table. Simple, somewhate rustic, and perfectly suited to contrast the airy lightness of the Bertoias.
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posted by LuciferSum
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25-Oct-08 |
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Good example of what I'm...
Good example of what I'm looking for design-wise, whitespike. Beginning to lean toward the old-fashioned parsons table. As I already have a Noguchi Cyclone dining table which will do nicely in my breakfast nook, I'm looking for more capacity with this design for the formal dining. Hence, the rectangular requirement.
Also, I'll now need another set of dining chair to surround the Cyclone table. Again in the interest of contrast, looking for wood...
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posted by Lunchbox
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25-Oct-08 |
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Similar
I have a similar chunky table in solid teak. Works well with DCMs.
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posted by woodywood
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26-Oct-08 |
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The Classic is the one I...
The Classic is the one I pictured. I love it.
Classic thonet arms with your cyclone .....
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posted by whitespike
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26-Oct-08 |
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In black?
I could see the natural Thonet chairs looking spectacular around the Noguchi table. But the painted wood I'm not so sure about.
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posted by Lunchbox
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26-Oct-08 |
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Not black. No. Just this...
Not black. No. Just this shape.
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posted by whitespike
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29-Oct-08 |
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did you decide? what are...
did you decide? what are your options now?
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posted by whitespike
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26-Nov-08 |
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posted by Riki
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26-Nov-08 |
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Farther away now than when I started, Riki...
Contemplating completely overhauling the new place floors and all which leaves me at square one in terms of color scheme and basically everything else... My wife's complaints over the comfort of Bertoia sides now has me looking for other options there. And what's worse, I'm leaning toward being rid of my Noguchi Cyclone as well. Hooray.
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posted by Lunchbox
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26-Nov-08 |
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If it's comfort you want,...
If it's comfort you want, then you should consider the Saarinen executive series .... although upholstery and food don't mix well. But they sure do fine nice on the tush.
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