An exhibition piece, this table is designed to interrogate the viewer’s perception of weight + weightlessness; encouraging an understanding of the finer details to understand the piece as a whole.

The concrete block which overwhelmingly dominates the visual hierarchy of the table, is immediately recognisable as almost impossibly heavy.

Further visual intrigue is added on closer inspection, as it becomes apparent that this concrete block is solely support from above; hanging from the fine steel bars which wrap up and over from the ground. Juxtaposing the slender structure with heavy mass undermines the viewers preconceptions of structural hierarchy and initiates a dialogue with how’ and ‘what’ this sculptural table is.

Using recycled Tasmanian Blackwood and Tasmanian Oak, 'Gradient' explores the use of precious waste material; transforming timber off-cuts into a carefully curated gradient of natural colour, texture and form across the length of the coffee table. By using the timber 'on end' the possibility to use pieces which most furniture makers would consider scrap was created.

With over 300 individual pieces arranged to gradually transition in colour across the table, the piece displays a large spectrum of the colour and texture that Tasmania's endemic timbers have to offer.

The structure of the table is integrated into the 'butchers block' style top, extending down to the ground with the lengths of materials staggered based on stock size and colour. When viewed in profile, the leg structures appear to cascade down from the top, reminiscent of the many geological features found throughout Tasmania.

This piece was created in 2017 - 2018 as a bespoke wedding gift for Cameron and Laura Bell.

This incredible piece of timber was brought in by a Tasmanian couple who had owned it as a raw piece of wood for over 30 years but did not know what to do with it.

The timber is Huon Pine, a rare old growth species which only grows in Tasmania. It grows at less than 1mm per year. This 400 x 700mm piece was given to them after being collected from a fallen log near a river, and the black around the edges was caused naturally by bushfires. The opportunity to work on such a piece of timber was truly an honour.

Given the importance of the timber itself, the decision was made to simply let the log speak for itself. We felt it to be of great importance that the slice remained intact. Great care was given to ensuring that the charred exterior was retained, while the exposed timber surface was simply flatted, sealed and polished to bring out the naturally beautiful colour tones..

In this case, the base is more of a 'display stand' than a feature in itself, serving the purpose of elevating and showing off the natural beauty of the Huon Pine. This manifested in a cradle-like frame with legs coming up to flush with the top of the table. The snug fit around the unique piece of timber further accentuates the natural form.

Crossed structural members below the table help to rationalise the asymmetrical approach to cradling the top, while actively steering away from stealing any attention away from the rare and beautiful piece of timber – allowing the embodied history of the wood to start to speak for itself.