Table with river

Room design ideas know no boundaries. I remember that not long ago the wallpaper in a small flower and the Romanian “wall” were the limit of desires of our fellow citizens. And today, designers come up with an increasing number of interesting new products that should give the room originality and uniqueness. One of these innovations was the table-river. Such furniture has become a godsend for lovers of beauty and environmental friendliness. The table is perfect for any eco-style, will allow you to enjoy a piece of nature among the dirty city or emphasize the charm of the country estate.

Table-river refers to the style of "lively". This design direction should highlight the beauty of nature, without the use of paints and chemicals, with a minimum amount of additional processing. The table has a special uniqueness and originality. The second such creation is impossible to create, any two tables will be a little bit different from each other.

What does a river table look like?

Created a table with a river American carpenter Greg Klassen. For the basis, he used what was considered waste: cuts with all sorts of irregularities, knots, cracks and other troubles, not quite suitable for the manufacture of prestigious and reliable furniture.

Reference! Such cuts (horizontal or vertical) began to be called slabs. The carpenter heightened the irregularities and cracks of the wood, and then inserted a blue transparent glass inside. As a result of these manipulations, an unusual surface appeared, resembling a river in a valley.

The unusual table immediately gained popularity among designers, who gladly jumped on a new element of decor.

Today, such an item of interior is considered a model of good taste and wealth, as well as a sign of commitment to the ecological lifestyle.

Often, instead of glass, colored epoxy resin is used, instead of a river, “lakes” are made, small objects are placed inside the “water” or drawings imitating the flow or bottom are made.

In the United States and Europe, such tables have long been used to decorate homes and offices, while in Russia they are still considered a novelty and are quite rare. Often these pieces of furniture are made by craftsmen themselves, but this requires some experience. And at the price it can not be compared with most products of mass production. And it does not compare not to the best. An array of wood will cost the craftsman quite expensive.

How to make a table with the river yourself

There are several options for creating a fashionable design element.

The easiest of them is to strengthen the pre-prepared glass in the grooves of the tabletop, then the surface can be slightly polished and varnished.


The tabletop itself will be represented by two slabs with treated edges or one saw with an inner hollow.

Everything is simple and fast.

The second method is rather laborious and not always successful. Often, the epoxy resin hardens in a completely different way than the novice master planned.

To make such an unusual surface, you will need tree sawing, colored epoxy resin and a set of tools.

Cuts of oak, beech, ash, walnut and other valuable wood species are cleared of bark (if it does not fit into the plans of the master), the edges are processed. The outer ends are given a clear geometric shape, the inner edges will represent the riverbed, so they are made winding.

A blue epoxy is poured into the gap between the two pieces of wood, which will represent the river. Resin freezes.

Then the surface is carefully polished and treated with varnish or wax. Perhaps that's all.

The technique seems pretty simple, but it only seems so. You must have high-quality tools and experience with materials. So do not get very upset if the first creation get crooked. It can always be sent to the country or to cover a beautiful tablecloth.

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