I’m working on my third live edge coffee table. The previous two retained a bark free live edge with more of a rustic look. The table I am working on now still needs to retain a live edge but have a cleaner more finished look. I have only seen George Nakashima’s work in photos and I am curious as to how he treated his live edges. Did he leave them in more of a rough state, or did he scrap and sand the edges just enough to give them a clean smooth feel and appearance. This table is going in a very clean looking contemporary home and it can’t look like it should be in a log or timber frame home. Any tips or suggestions?
Dale
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He and his guys would do what they felt was the right treatment at the time. Below are three pieces, all vintage Nakashima. As you can see they did not always treat the edges the same way.
Choose your poison and go for it.
Lee
Thanks Lee
The first pic is exactly what I was looking to see. The edges still retain the natural bumps and curves yet they are smoothed and finished. That's what I am after for this table.
Dale
all vintage Nakashima.. PIC Number one.. He REALLY would use legs like that??..Sorry but does not seem correct.. Just me..
You think I'm making this up?http://www.modernegallery.com/pages/nakashima/nakashima_work.htmlLee
You think I'm making this up? NO.. That's why I (I think) asked if he REALLY used legs like that..
Yup, he really used legs like that.Lee
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