Reclaimed Beam Table

This beautifully weathered piece of elmwood is actually a portion of a support beam that once bolstered a Qing-dynasty building. A beautiful cross-section showcases the timber's growth rings, and a century of weathering has cloaked the wood's raw texture in a rich patina, accentuating deep grooves along its sides. Notches in the wood give the table its unique shape and reveal the interlocking joinery techniques employed in traditional Chinese construction. Once purely functional, the beam takes on new life re-imagined as a sculptural side table or stool.