birdloft original design by custom order
cloud table
for an entry way, lobby or foyer
Live edge cloud of urban salvage cypress wood, from Olalla, on Puget Sound northwest of Tacoma and Seattle
approximate overall dimensions 56" long x 50" wide x 34" high
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please email/convo for photos and exact pricing of available tabletops
the price shown is a near approximation - a good starting reference of what to expect.
photos of the unfinished wood will give a beginning sense of the curves and overall shape. Each table differs slightly in its shape, diameter and thickness
an ebonized table (process explained below), is a $100 add-on
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Overall height is 34 inches or by request
LIVE EDGE
The curves at the table edge are the cypress tree's structural response to terrain and prevailing wind. All trees are essentially cantilevers, and the "petals" or "knees" of this cypress (often referred to as western red cedar) are an adaptive strategy to help strengthen the tree's anchorage.
WHY NIMBUS CLOUD
Cypress trees thrive in wet, loose soil, making them better suited than most tree species for growing along the cool rainy maritime slopes of the Pacific Northwest. A nimbus cloud is a cloud bearing rain.
EBONIZING
Ebonizing is a natural process that works with the tannins in the wood. We wipe on a solution of vinegar and steel wool, which reacts with the tannins in the cypress, bringing out darker tones, especially in the heartwood (where there are a higher concentration of tannins)
BIRDLOFT ETHOS OF GREEN
All birdloft reclaimed materials are sustainably harvested in a big-hearted, biodiesel-breathing compact pickup truck. For biodiesel purists, please note, the biodiesel is 100 percent recycled. This is just one aspect of our ongoing efforts to be awesome. More trumpeting can be had at http://www.birdloft.com/ethos.php
SOURCING
The cypress wood is reclaimed urban salvage. It has been diverted from the waste stream for re-use.
CRAFT
birdloft prides itself on its exceptional craft. Every piece is made with meticulous attention to detail and knowledge of how wood moves and breathes.
FINISH
Wood is finished with five coats of locally produced teak oil. Steel finished with clear matte enamel.
AIR DRIED
The cypress has been allowed to air dry. Some checking (cracks) are there (photo 1 shows two of three total perimeter cracks). The checking is associated with the shrinkage that comes with drying, and has stabilized. The structural integrity of the table should endure for years with occasional oiling, etc.
SHIPPING | TIME
*Quoted shipping is for the continental US only. Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and beyond by request. Please email with zip code for an accurate quote and to determine level of service.