These 500 tables are more than just practical places to set a coffee cup or notepad; they’re inspired works of art. Esteemed juror Andrew Glasgow has selected a wide array of styles and forms, from pieces that showcase masterful woodwork to ones that feature alternative materials and aesthetic sensibilities. The striking examples include Gord Peteran¹s end table fashioned from swirling red electrical wire, Boris Bally¹s small square transit table made of recycled aluminum traffic signs, and Stephen Whittlesey’s “Eddy,” which uses driftwood, salvaged oak, and chestnut. More than 300 artists are featured, and every work offers readers stunning craftsmanship, constant surprise, and beauty.
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Donna –
this is a great book for any creative person who’s looking for a bit of inspiration for her next project or who just wants to admire impressive craftsmanship (and occasionally hoot at something you think is really ugly). You’ll find everything from arts & crafts styles to weirdly modern, and tables made from wood, plastic, metal, just about anything. Some are simple, others are bizarre. It’s all good fun.
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Michael S. Callister –
These are great books. I am amazed at the creativity and subsequent construction these artisans come up with. I am a budding woodworker and there are some great ideas here regarding just what can be done with advanced techniques.
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The Soup Dragon –
Waiting for a whole range of new furniture to adorn my house now once he gets round to making some.
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R. Elias –
I was motivated to purchase this one because of the cover image. I have many of the 500 Series, and they never fail to inspire. I just open to any random page, and am motivated to start working (esp the jewelry books). 500 Tables was good, not great, but I am basing that on my aesthetic. I lean more towards the industrial, scavenged, repurposed mindset. Most of the carpentry in this book is exacting and over-precious. I guess what I am saying is, this is a book of images, labors-of-love, never-to-be-duplicated tables, whose ideas are so specific that I can’t see beyond that table. They awe but fail to inspire. ** Still an awesome book for any craftsman or carpenter **
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Miles –
Full of inspiring beautiful work. Great to flip through to get the juices flowing. Only thing i would like is a bit more info on the pieces shown.
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Jeffrey A Bradley –
Great book. It has provided the inspiration for more projects than I will probably ever produce in my life. I just need more time, lumber, and tools.
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Maggy G. Robinson –
As a maker myself I am inspired, and believe that more people will be aware that furniture does not have to come from a huge manufacturer to be GOOD STUFF!! Can’t get too much exposure. I wish I had submitted some of my tables!!!
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Esther Schindler –
As the title promises, this book is photos of 500 tables — though the definition of “table” turns out to be a matter of opinion. The tables in this book range from traditional dining room tables to artsy coffee tables to art pieces that I can’t quite call a “table” — by which _I_ mean “something on which I could put a cup of coffee without worrying about it teetering over.”
Nevertheless, this is a great book for any creative person who’s looking for a bit of inspiration for her next project or who just wants to admire impressive craftsmanship (and occasionally hoot at something you think is really ugly). You’ll find everything from arts & crafts styles to weirdly modern, and tables made from wood, plastic, metal, just about anything. Some are simple, others are bizarre. It’s all good fun.
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Jonas Hanna –
This book is great – it has some extremely interesting interpretations of what a table could be. The images are all well taken and each example includes materials used. Very inspirational from both a design and craftsmanship perspective.
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Darren –
Beautiful book. If your a woodworker like me you will find lots of fantastic ideas in this book. Very nice pics and lots of them. Real insperational
Donna –
this is a great book for any creative person who’s looking for a bit of inspiration for her next project or who just wants to admire impressive craftsmanship (and occasionally hoot at something you think is really ugly). You’ll find everything from arts & crafts styles to weirdly modern, and tables made from wood, plastic, metal, just about anything. Some are simple, others are bizarre. It’s all good fun.
Michael S. Callister –
These are great books. I am amazed at the creativity and subsequent construction these artisans come up with. I am a budding woodworker and there are some great ideas here regarding just what can be done with advanced techniques.
The Soup Dragon –
Waiting for a whole range of new furniture to adorn my house now once he gets round to making some.
R. Elias –
I was motivated to purchase this one because of the cover image. I have many of the 500 Series, and they never fail to inspire. I just open to any random page, and am motivated to start working (esp the jewelry books). 500 Tables was good, not great, but I am basing that on my aesthetic. I lean more towards the industrial, scavenged, repurposed mindset. Most of the carpentry in this book is exacting and over-precious. I guess what I am saying is, this is a book of images, labors-of-love, never-to-be-duplicated tables, whose ideas are so specific that I can’t see beyond that table. They awe but fail to inspire.
** Still an awesome book for any craftsman or carpenter **
Miles –
Full of inspiring beautiful work. Great to flip through to get the juices flowing. Only thing i would like is a bit more info on the pieces shown.
Jeffrey A Bradley –
Great book. It has provided the inspiration for more projects than I will probably ever produce in my life. I just need more time, lumber, and tools.
Maggy G. Robinson –
As a maker myself I am inspired, and believe that more people will be aware that furniture does not have to come from a huge manufacturer to be GOOD STUFF!! Can’t get too much exposure. I wish I had submitted some of my tables!!!
Esther Schindler –
As the title promises, this book is photos of 500 tables — though the definition of “table” turns out to be a matter of opinion. The tables in this book range from traditional dining room tables to artsy coffee tables to art pieces that I can’t quite call a “table” — by which _I_ mean “something on which I could put a cup of coffee without worrying about it teetering over.”
Nevertheless, this is a great book for any creative person who’s looking for a bit of inspiration for her next project or who just wants to admire impressive craftsmanship (and occasionally hoot at something you think is really ugly). You’ll find everything from arts & crafts styles to weirdly modern, and tables made from wood, plastic, metal, just about anything. Some are simple, others are bizarre. It’s all good fun.
Jonas Hanna –
This book is great – it has some extremely interesting interpretations of what a table could be.
The images are all well taken and each example includes materials used.
Very inspirational from both a design and craftsmanship perspective.
Darren –
Beautiful book. If your a woodworker like me you will find lots of fantastic ideas in this book. Very nice pics and lots of them. Real insperational