15/07/2026
When Timber Meets Resin 🪵⛩️💧
This project is a new venture for me involving self learning resin, which incorporated into freestanding centre pieces using Japanese joinery techniques and heavily inspired by the Japanese culture. I have created and produced this Chabudai (Low Profile Tea Table) whilst also highlighting Japandi Aesthetic - Wabi-Sabi meaning imperfect beauty and the western trend of resin.
🪵50mm Live edge Oak slabs was used for every component from the top, legs, rails and middle cross member. The top I kept the live edge profile to create a natural river flow to create a calm feel whilst not being to over empowering. I used some Black American Walnut for the bow ties to stabilise the split down one live edge slab. Black American Walnut was also used for the tusked wedges to hold the frame altogether, this creates a strong clamping action of the rails and legs without the need for mechanical fixings or glue. The benefit of this is that you can safely dismantle and take with you when moving home or pass down to your grandkids that will last a lifetime.
⛩️Torii gates were the main design for the legs as they don't traditionally symbolise strength however they do symbolise spiritual strength, vitality, resilience, and divine protection. They have also withstood natural disaster whilst buildings around have crumbled.
💧I dyed the resin using a Dark Anthracite Grey powder to add contrast in colour to the warm oak and subtle walnut colours. Using the Anthracite Grey Powder also adds silvery blue tones and able to shape some swirly patterns so its not looking flat. I didn't want to fill the split as I wanted this also to be a purposely left open to highlight natural beauty of the timber. Having this running directly down the middle of the table top and centralised to the Torii gate design legs also symbolises the pathway for the spiritual realm for the Kami (spirits/deities).
If you want a complete handcrafted and unique one of a kind centre piece for your living space or work place then don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss bespoke options:
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