John Lee, Inishnee (WORLD 2024)

Photos:

Roland Paschhoff

Country:

Ireland

“Inishnee” Dining Table Designed and made by John Lee for a private clients residence on the west coast of Ireland. The spectacular location is very exposed to the harsh weather conditions brought in from the Atlantic Ocean and this was the source of inspiration for the piece. The tables design reflects the natural weathering and erosion experienced on the surrounding environment of the coastal location. Made in European Oak, the dining table has been meticulously hand carved and shaped so as the top flows seamlessly down into the stack laminated sculptural base. The base and top have been designed to take advantage of the natural light that floods through the property, creating everchanging streams of light and shade through the table. The surfaces of the tables base and the underside of the top have been carefully sandblasted to highlight and enhance the natural grain pattern of the European Oak, and by contrast the top has been smooth sanded to a fine finish. The table was finished with a clear dead matte acrylic polyurethane lacquer. Key design features are the oval cutout on the top which allows the top flow down fluidly to the base and flood light into the sculptural base with its random perforated cut outs. This flowing junction between the base and top proved to be the most challenging aspect in the construction of the table. There is a matching oval glass insert that sits delicately within the opening which was made in Optiwhite glass, a low-iron extra clear float glass with very high light transmission. It is practically colourless, and the green cast inherent to other glasses is not present. In essence, the Inishnee dining table is a harmonious combination of innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship. Dimensions: Length 1800mm x Width 1220mm x Height 750mm *Please note: The oval Optiwhite glass is not shown in the images due to uncontrollable light reflections in the studio whilst being photographed.

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