Walnut French Country trestle table with extensions and French Country Ladderback side chairs ready for their new home in Roaring Gap country club. I love the custom paint color SW Waterloo that the customer picked to go with the rich natural color of the walnut wood.
We have been building tables out of tiger maple for over 20 years. Tiger maple, or curly maple, is an aberration that occurs in all species of maple on an irregular and unpredictable basis, which changes the growth of the wood fibers to produce various types of figures that are independent of the wood grain itself. This is a domestic hardwood with an exotic look. Used in furniture & musical instruments for centuries, you will find high-priced antiques in both categories. We buy only the best tiger maple sold in book-matched sets so all the boards in the tabletop are from the same tree. This insures an even strip pattern from board to board. Once the table is built we hand scrape the maple to pull the most figure out of the tiger stripes. This practice of hand scraping the wood surface goes back centuries as well, it is truly a lost art. It is very difficult to do and we are proud to continue using handcrafted techniques like this in the furniture we build today. Last but not least, the finish is a 7-step process that involves water-based dyes teak oil & shellac along with several steps to give the piece an antique look & highlight the tiger stripes as much as possible. If you are interested in a custom-made Tiger maple table please let us know.
As I look back over this year & think of all the family gatherings that will happen today around our Carolina Farm Tables it warms my heart. I am proud to share this post that started over two years ago with a trip to the lumber mill.
When we select wood for our live edge premium tables, typically we choose 8’ or 9’ log sets. This is the most common size we find, and it works nicely with our designs. However, every once in a while I come across a really unique set of logs. On one of my road trips, I came across a 13′ long log set, and the live edge was exceptionally straight, and the boards were extra thick. I was super stoked even though I did not necessarily need the lumber at the time. It was quite an investment, as walnut is definitely a higher-cost wood species, but I just knew someone would appreciate it as much as I did in the future. Two years later, an interior design company I work with in Southport, Maine asked me if I could build a 12′ long live edge trestle table out of walnut and I said “YES”!! A few months later we got started and I am very happy with how this project turned out! The wide and extra-long boards shine and make this piece absolutely gorgeous, and one of a kind!
The Sioux Falls Trestle table was a custom design for a client in South Dakota and has quickly become a favorite here at Carolina Farm Table! This 7’x44″ trestle table and matching bench are made from reclaimed white oak. The lumber came from an old barn in Galax, Virginia just up the road from us and its unique support beams inspired this design. We are blessed to have an amazing team at CFT that work together and make furniture come to life like this piece. We think this table turned out great. Over the past few years shipping has been one of the more challenging things and our team has learned just how important packaging is. I am happy to say it safely made the 1,200-mile trip to its home in South Dakota! We hope you enjoy this table as much as we do!
Come join us for the 2022 Alleghany Co. Studio tour starting this Friday! The weather looks great & the leaves are full of color. Along with 14 other talented artists, we will be open to the public 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Oct. 14-16 and 21-23. To find out more info visit www.ncmountainartsadventure.com
This year is flying by & with all the custom work we have, it has been hard to build any available stock. We are so thankful for the work & opportunity to custom-build what our clients have envisioned in the home. It is also nice to build a handmade piece based on the lumber & its natural beauty. We did that with these wormy maple boards that we picked up this winter. Locally cut & dried in Alleghany Co. The result is an outstanding 7’x38″ Tucker Trestle table & matching bench. Like all our tables, it is built to last a lifetime with mortise & tenon joinery throughout the construction. The natural color is brought to life by hand-scraping the wood, a craft that fine woodworkers have used for hundreds of years. Finished with a low-sheen lacquer top coat that makes this piece of art not only beautiful but also water-resistant & easy to clean for everyday use. The price is $8,000 for the set & in-home delivery is available. If you are interested in purchasing this one-of-a-kind dining set, please message, email, or give us a call today? 828-773-0769
