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"A feast of ingenuity, grace, and sometimes straight-up wit ... (that) offers lessons in exquisite craftsmanship. You'll be glued to your seat admiring the ingenuity of modern furniture makers." -- "Christian Science Monitor""" "If you are looking for ideas for a project, an excellent source is Lark Books' 500 Series. While this series covers many craft media, woodworkers will find the most inspiration from "500 Cabinets, 500 Tables, 500 Chairs, 400 Wood Boxes," and "500 Wood Bowls." Even if you are not looking for ideas, there is much in these books to appreciate and enjoy. You will probably do lots of nodding, plenty of eye widening, some jaw dropping, and, naturally, some wincing. Each book delivers a huge quantity of outstanding work." -- Rob Porcaro, "Heartwood: Inside the Woodshop"
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These 500 tables are more than just practical places to place a coffee cup or notepad; theyre inspired works of art. Esteemed juror Andrew Glasgow has selected a wide array of styles and forms, from pieces that showcase masterful woodwork to ones that feature alternative materials and aesthetic sensibilities. The striking examples include Gord Peteran¹s end table fashioned from swirling red electrical wire, Boris Bally¹s small square transit table made of recycled aluminium traffic signs and Stephen Whittlesey's 'Eddy,' which uses driftwood, salvaged oak and chestnut. More than 300 artists are featured and every work offers readers stunning craftsmanship, constant surprise and beauty.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Inspiring
1 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a maker myself I am inspired, and believe that more people will be aware that furniture does not have to come from a huge manufacturer to be GOOD STUFF!! Can't get too much exposure. I wish I had submitted some of my tables!!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Wow! 500 Tables is a classic furniture gallery book.
3 April 2009
Format:Paperback
I own 500 Chairs: Celebrating Traditional & Innovative Designs (500 Series) and have been eagerly awaiting this new book's release, and I think 500 Tables is even better than that earlier (and terrific) one in this series. They pair together fantastically well. The tables of more than 300 artist-craftspeople (both master furniture makers and students) are included. Some feature classic forms, others shockingly inventive riffs on them. Most, although not all, of the pieces are wood-centric. Most of the photography is very good, although some is a bit out of focus and I wish fewer photos were trimmed right to the table without having more "breathing" room. Nonetheless, the works featured are inspiring, mind-opening, and sometimes quite humorous (intentionally so, I hope!). The book was juried by Andrew Glasgow of the American Craft Council, with a nice introduction from editor Ray Hemachandra. 500 Tables is a really fine gallery book I'm proud to partner with 500 Chairs.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Terrific Tables!
6 May 2009
Format:Paperback
What a great survey of pieces by leading furniture makers! This book of tables includes some great coffee tables, and that's right where it deserves to be: perched on the coffee table of your living room to be perused by friends and family. I'm so impressed by the creativity, high skill levels, and inventiveness of these modern furniture makers, and their work is displayed to great effect in this wonderful, fun book.
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