Spalted Beech Stump Table
Handmade from a spalted beech stump that was cut in 2018 by a restored 1920s ‘Witte Log and Tree Saw’.
This extraordinary piece comes with some charming local history - the timber used was cut by a rare 1920s ‘Witte Log & Tree Saw’ that was originally made in the U.S.A for Canadian Importers Ltd in Avonmouth, Bristol.
After parts of the machine were found buried in a garden in Minchhampton in 2017, the machine was carefully restored using virtually all of the original parts to maintain its age and character!
Dimensions
L: 85cm x W: 55cm x H: 38cm / 1” thick
Delivery
£65 OR use the code SUPPORTLOCAL at checkout for FREE delivery if your address is within Gloucestershire!
5% of this sale will be donated to the Stroud Valleys Project
This coffee table features two oak inlays, which flaunt some stunning medullary rays, to stabilise natural cracks that occurred during the drying process. Sanded down to a fine grit, it has had multiple coats of Osmo Polyx, a natural hardwax-oil that provides a smooth and highly durable finish.
The legs are made from brass-coated carbon steel, which are are handmade in Wiltshire by thehairpinlegco, and are fitted with professional 1” stainless steel screws for strength.
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Care and Maintenance:
I recommend regular use of Method’s plant-based wood polish to protect and condition the table top (plus it smells amazing). Well worn or damaged areas can be maintained by re-appling a very thin layer of Osmo Polyx-oil - please feel free to contact me for advice on this!
Natural timber products can respond to temperature and humidity variations by expanding and contracting. In some cases this can lead to cracking and/or warping. Precautions have been made to prevent this from happening in the drying, woodworking and treatment process. To minimise the risk of this happening, please keep the table somewhere with a consistent atmosphere, good air flow and away from heat sources.
Not suitable for outdoor use.