Waku

Coffee table

From $5,900

The Waku is built from two leaning frames, each joined at its corners with interlocking finger joints that show their end grain on the outside. Long rails tie the frames together, and the top floats just above them on a row of short metal spacers, leaving a thin line of shadow beneath it.

Length: 42″ to 66″
Woods: White oak, Black walnut, Hard maple, White ash
Made in: 5 to 10 weeks

Make it yours

Sized to your room.

Set the dimensions and choose the materials. The drawing follows your measurements.

54″ L × 32″ W × 17″ H

$7,000–$8,100

Drawn to your dimensions. Joinery and details follow the photographs above.

Size

Length54″

42″66″

Depth32″

26″36″

Height17″

15″19″

Top support

Wood

Deep chocolate brown with a soft figure. Warms and lightens slightly with age.

Finish

Hand-rubbed hardwax oil. The wood as it is, easy to renew.

Metal

Solid brass, left to warm and darken naturally.

Top thickness

Edge

A crisp, narrow 45° chamfer. The traditional Japanese edge.

Estimated range$7,000–$8,100

Size: 54″ L × 32″ W × 17″ H
Top support: Brass rods
Wood: Black walnut
Finish: Natural oil
Top: Standard, 1¼″ thick
Edge: Mentori chamfer
Metal: Brass

Request a quote

An estimate for the table as configured. Nothing is charged online, and your quote fixes the final price.

How it's made

How the Waku is made.

Solid hardwood, joined with Japanese-inspired joinery that is cut and fitted by hand, then glued. Solid metal accents are set into the frame. Hardware only where the top needs to move with the seasons.

Close-up of the Waku: a finger joint at the top of the frame, end grain showing, under a brass spacer

Details

The Waku

Construction: Solid hardwood with Japanese-inspired joinery, fitted by hand and glued. Solid metal accents set into the frame. Hardware only where the top needs to move with the seasons.
Length: 42″ to 66″
Depth: 26″ to 36″
Height: 15″ to 19″
Top: Standard 1¼″ or Statement 1¾″ thick
Woods: White oak, Black walnut, Hard maple, White ash
Finishes: Natural oil, Ebonized, Charred, depending on the wood
Metal: Brass, Blackened steel
Lead time: Typically 5 to 10 weeks from deposit
Guarantee: Guaranteed for life against defects in joinery and workmanship, for the original owner.
Delivery: Delivered and installed by hand on the Colorado Front Range. Delivery is quoted separately.
Care: Hardwax oil finish that can be renewed at home. A care guide comes with every piece.