Orb of the Night

Solid White Oak & Panga Panga

1065 x 715 x 400(h) mm

R36 000

This unique, once-off piece pays homage to nature and the moon.

The more I worked on this table, the more I realized that perfection in nature does not look like smoothly worked surfaces.  Inspired by the moon and her crater-filled surface, I decided to breathe life into my work by adding texture to the legs and rails.  My use of isometric pattern for the tabletop was inspired by how ancient cultures perceived geometry to be a connection between the earthly and the divine – just like the moon.  Orb of the Night inspired me to push the limits of creating an organic piece.  Using Oak for the structure, I wanted to contrast the soft curve of the legs with the hardness of the wood itself.  The dark colour of Panga Panga also created a beautiful contrast with the Oak, just like the moon sitting in the night sky.