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Whimsical table, serious structure
Learn how Jere Osgood deals with the construction challenges in his Wave table.
Jere Osgood describes his Wave table, with its curves and contours imitating ocean waves and its legs inspired by reeds, as “metaphorical furniture.” But there’s nothing metaphorical about the techniques required to build such a playful piece. From its curved and twisting legs, each one unique, to its S-curved and deeply carved aprons, the table required engineering solutions just as inspired as its unusual shapes. Read on to learn more about this wave table.
From Fine Woodworking #225
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