I had been fortunate enough to have a Hawaii job in an area called Kolea. Here I was working on a coffee table for a media room. The table was to be 72" by 48" due to a large L-shaped sofa.
Also, you saw the coffee table as soon as you walked in the room. Since the sofa was rather rectalinear I decided to create a two tier coffee table to esemble the shape of the shell of the green turtles that are so prevalent on the Big Island.
I chose a theme of a momma and baby turtle with the legs intertwined and a dark java finish.
Initially, the wood was to be teak in a natural finish. We ended up using teak but ebonized it with a clear dark java finish. Up close you can still see the grain and the golden color of teak gives it a glow, particularly with the recessed lighting above.
The tops are two inches thick and again used Mohawk stains and lacquers for the finish.
The base "legs" are 4" square and have eased edges. The table is very stable and because it is teak very heavy to move. but you can sit on it, stand on it - it does not move!
When you first walk into the room you see it from the side and it beckons further inspection, also it is large enough to accommodate drinks, books and games; and of course the large remote.
For more information email mws@mwsdesignsf.com
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