Warped Table, Furniture Design

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This low table was inspired by the experiences of patterned hardwood floors, barn siding, naturally warped wood, and challenges in communication. <em>Will my cup tip over if I set it down?</em> It depends. As a functional object, this table asks you if you would please be aware of how you interact with it. For example, if you set your cup on one of the boards rising from the surface, it will bend under the weight just slightly. I was challenged with creating a furniture that was inspired by naturally warping wood, but I knew that I would be artifically warping it. I tried to emulate the curves that appear on the sides of</br> old barns. The legs peel away from the top in a way you would expect from an old boat. This table was made from hickory, chosen for its excellent bending properties. I used brass and bronze hardware matched with sapele for structure on the underside. The table is incredibly lightweight and can be picked up with one hand. I used brass and bronze hardware matched with sapele for structure on the underside. The table is incredibly lightweight and can be picked up with one hand. Though I had an idea for the top early on, it was a struggle to refine the legs so that they seemed a natural fit. I think this large arc managed to do just that. Though I had an idea for the top early on, it was a struggle to refine the legs so that they seemed a natural fit. I think this large arc managed to do just that. Though I had an idea for the top early on, it was a struggle to refine the legs so that they seemed a natural fit. I think this large arc managed to do just that. Some more process for this table can be found in my senior blog at <a href='http://yssagul.tumblr.com/post/1055287118/inspiring-a-tabletop'>yssagul.tumblr.com</a>