Tryst table in Yew
By Roland Smith
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US$ 1,300
Overview
2019
Material: Wood
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 50cm (H) x 60cm (W) / 19.7" (H) x 23.6" (W)
Production Lead Time: 7-9 weeks
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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This version of my Tryst tables makes a feature of the striking contrast between the heartwood and sapwood of Yew, which I have always admired, but have never before seen used in furniture without looking rustic.
My solution was to saw the yew lengthwise to open it out into a mirror-image “book-match”. The challenge was to find six pieces that could all be cut to the same profile. I will make up to ten of this design, but even within those ten, each one will necessarily be as unique as the wood obliges it to be.
Most people who have seen it admire the way in which the design is led by the shape of the wood, but not totally subservient to it.
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Roland Smith
Hometown: Belper, Derbyshire
Based in: Belper, Derbyshire
Studied fine furniture making at the Peter Sefton Furniture School near Malvern, England. My love is for creating beautiful, and usually useful objects in wood, seeking help from others for materials such as metals or fabric.
A theme I am exploring at the moment is how to encourage my pieces …
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