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Home » Maple Burl Dining Table

Maple Burl Dining Table

September 7, 2020 by Kelly Maxwell

Burl wood live edge furniture.

Nothing compares to the warmth and stability of natural wood and this maple burl dining table. While burls are rare, burl wood of this size is scarce. Stunning best describes this unique burl wood table, which will seat six comfortably or a cozy 8. The bubbly wood grain and the delicate live edge are sure to be a crowd-stopper. By the luck of the draw, this is one of 5 wood slabs in this sequence.

This measure burl wood slab measures 84″ long, 63″ wide, and finished at 2″ thick. Rich tan, brown, and cream colors blend through the bubbly burl wood grain pattern indicative of the bigleaf maple burl slab.

I selected a western cedar tree stump as the base. But he decided to spice it up by adding a fire char to the tree stump base. The silky black of the fire-charred tree stump created an artistic pedestal. Thus, allowing the burl wood slab to be the show’s star. This dining table will surely be a crowd-stopper.

Custom burl wood furniture using ethically sourced natural wood native to the U.S.

Burl wood furniture, while not typical, is stunning. Typically, made from veneer or thinly sliced wood, then attached to plywood for furniture making. I never use veneer, only natural solid wood slabs. My artisan rustic furniture design features natural live edge wood slabs, antlers, tree stumps, and natural materials found in nature.

Maple burl dining table supported by a fire-charred tree stump. Functional art made in Nashville, TN.

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Inspired by nature, Kelly Maxwell designs and builds a unique style of rustic furniture that elicits awe and wonder. “I work with wood found in nature,” says Kelly, “as it reveals an organic beauty that transcends woodworking into an art form.” “Many times, it’s like polishing a hidden gem.” As a self-made furniture maker, Kelly stays true to his humble roots as he expands his craft.

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