Coffee Table for Joan
Custom design and build. Solid Sycamore with Oak Accents.
This custom coffee table was designed and built for a private client in Ojai, using locally sourced solid sycamore. From initial concept to final finish, the piece was designed and crafted by hand over three weeks.
The table is constructed using traditional furniture-making joinery throughout. Structural connections are formed with oak wedged through-tenons, providing both mechanical strength and a refined visual detail that celebrates the honest construction. No metal fasteners or hardware are used anywhere in the piece—every joint is locked by wood, geometry, and precision.
The finish is a non-toxic, food-safe oil and wax system, chosen for its durability and repairability. It enhances the natural character of the sycamore while remaining practical for everyday living—built to age gracefully rather than wear out.
This heriloom quality piece reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, restraint, and longevity, combining local materials with time-tested techniques to create furniture meant to be used daily and kept for generations.
Project Details
Material: Solid locally sourced sycamore
Joinery: Oak wedged through-tenons, traditional mortise and tenon
Fasteners: None (all wood joinery)
Finish: Non-toxic, food-safe, highly durable
Timeline: 3 weeks
Location: Ojai, California
Scope: Custom design + full build
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