Odyssey Table
Description
The Odyssey live edge slab table is made from an ancient matai tree (a native timber of New Zealand) that has fallen naturally into rivers and preserved for hundreds of years under sediment layers before natural water erosion exposes them. We rescue these trees and continue their journey to become a cherished piece of functional art.
Odyssey was created after a road trip to New Zealand's wild West Coast to observe nature’s craft work. Looking deep into nature, we saw the layered rock formations along the seacoast and rivers of New Zealand to achieve a functional table base.
The design progression sought to bring layering metaphors into the piece, but a solid mass would be visually too heavy. The solution was to add volume through the introduction of negative space and deliver an abstract representation of the rocks and boulders we observed. Odyssey introduces the interplay with both positive and negative space, so the perspective alters when walking around the piece.
The natural organic live edge slab is finished with hand rubbed natural plant oils to bring the gorgeous grain to life. The table base is made from polished nickel-plated steel. The disc base has hidden adjustable levelling feet.
Watch to find out more about our design process.
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Main Image: Matai wood | Natural oil finish
Alternative Image: Tōtara wood with organic live edge | Natural oil finish
Nickel plated steel base
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Main Image: L 2700mm x W 900 mm x H 750mm
(L 106.3” x W 35.5” x H 29.5”)
Alternative Image: L 2600mm x W 1105mm x H 750mm
(L 100” x W 43.5" x H 29.5")
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Customisation of dimensions, wood species and finish are available by request, and may be subject to an up-charge.