•Hochman Extending Dining Table •
72" L (no leaves, 120" fully extended) x 45" W x 28 3/4" T
146 hours
•Hochman Extending Dining Table •
72" L (no leaves, 120" fully extended) x 45" W x 28 3/4" T
146 hours
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The
Hochman Table was inspired by a table designed by the mid-century
Danish modern design firm, Hvidt & Mølgaard. There are very
few sharp lines on this piece. The table top is slimmed with a
beveled underside and rounded to ease the edge. |
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The
shop-made brass hardware holds the "V" shape of each leg in place,
creating a stable and sturdy table. Thick leather pads are inlaid into
the outside four corners of the table to keep it balanced, and
facilitate the opening and closing of the two halves.
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The
rounded corners of the base make for tricky joinery and nice
lines. The shoulders of the cross pieces are curved to match the
rounded edge of the uprights. Floating solid wood tenons are used
to create a strong joint. |
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of American Black Cherry throughout. The leg assembly's all came
from one 8/4 board, while the top is made of beautiful 12" wide
boards. The real grace in Danish modern furniture comes from the
negative space created by the soft curves and shapes of the legs. The table extends from 6' to 10' with the use of four 1' wide leaves. It can comfortable seat anywhere from six to twelve people. This table was a joint effort between my shop mate Josh Metcalf and myself. We designed the piece together, while I built the bases and fabricated the brass hardware. Josh built the table top and applied the finish. It is finished with Danish oil, multiple coats of Waterlox varnish, and buffed with paste wax. *Please note- the photographs of this table were taken a day after it was finished. Cherry darkens over the course of a year or so to a reddish/dark brown. It is much more pale when freshly made. |
PETE E. MICHELINIE, FURNITURE MAKER
PETE@MICHELINIE.COM •802.245.4765