Six furniture and restoration projects, including three pieces photographed at the 2026 Texas Furniture Makers Show. Explore each piece and its details.
Professional exhibition photography: Mike Roberts.
Leaf Table
This East Indian rosewood tabletop had been owned by a family for almost 30 years and was headed for disposal. Originally sold as “iron wood,” it was stripped and given a new design, drawn freehand across the surface. Copper wire forms the branching stems, with authentic Navajo turquoise used for the leaf inlays. The design leaves the rosewood’s grain visible around and between the branches. Flowyline legs complete the table, and Rubio Monocoat Pure brings out the wood’s natural color and figure.
This hall table combines a live-edge olive slab with walnut that waterfalls over the front and ends. Gold leaf follows the seam between the olive and walnut, and a carved walnut inlay adds detail to the front. Live-edge mesquite slabs form the legs, supported by a base of walnut and Texas limestone. The narrow proportions bring together contrasting woods, natural edges and stone in a functional piece. The wood is finished with Rubio Monocoat Pure.
This solid walnut dining table draws on mid-century modern design. The top is assembled from four mitered quadrants, with contrasting grain directions and crossing character grain at the center. The base was designed to complement chairs already purchased by the owners. One of the owners collaborated on the design and assisted with the build. Finished with Rubio Monocoat Pure to highlight the walnut’s natural color and grain.
This solid walnut dining table draws on mid-century modern design. The top is assembled from four mitered quadrants, with contrasting grain directions and crossing character grain at the center. The base was designed to complement chairs already purchased by the owners. One of the owners collaborated on the design and assisted with the build. Finished with Rubio Monocoat Pure to highlight the walnut’s natural color and grain.
This hall table combines a live-edge olive slab with walnut that waterfalls over the front and ends. Gold leaf follows the seam between the olive and walnut, and a carved walnut inlay adds detail to the front. Live-edge mesquite slabs form the legs, supported by a base of walnut and Texas limestone. The narrow proportions bring together contrasting woods, natural edges and stone in a functional piece. The wood is finished with Rubio Monocoat Pure.
This East Indian rosewood tabletop had been owned by a family for almost 30 years and was headed for disposal. Originally sold as “iron wood,” it was stripped and given a new design, drawn freehand across the surface. Copper wire forms the branching stems, with authentic Navajo turquoise used for the leaf inlays. The design leaves the rosewood’s grain visible around and between the branches. Flowyline legs complete the table, and Rubio Monocoat Pure brings out the wood’s natural color and figure.
