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Leaf Table

Branching leaf inlay across a richly patterned tabletop, framed by contrasting borders.

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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.

2026 show entry: #54 · Art Style
Dimensions: 71″ wide × 34″ deep × 30″ high
Finish: Rubio Monocoat Pure

2026 Texas Furniture Makers Show

11 photographs · Select a photograph to see the full view.

Leaf Table in a three-quarter studio view, showing turquoise leaf inlays, copper branches and flowing dark metal legs — Full view
Photo: Mike Roberts · Texas Furniture Makers Show

Lower studio view of the Leaf Table showing its rosewood top and curved dark metal legs — Sculptural legs
Photo: Mike Roberts · Texas Furniture Makers Show

Close view of the Leaf Table top showing turquoise leaves, copper-wire stems and rosewood grain — Inlay detail
Photo: Mike Roberts · Texas Furniture Makers Show

Leaf Table with turquoise leaf inlays and flowing dark legs on white display plinths — Leaf Table at the show

Angled view across the Leaf Table showing copper branches and turquoise inlay — Copper branches & turquoise leaves

Wide view of the Leaf Table and its curved legs in the exhibition gallery — The complete table

View along the rosewood tabletop with branching leaf inlays — Looking along the rosewood

Close view of turquoise leaves and rosewood grain beside show entry number 54 — Inlay detail · entry 54

Angled view of the Leaf Table with turquoise-colored leaf inlay and dark border boards — The Leaf Table

Overhead view of a branching leaf pattern across the full tabletop — Branching inlay

View from the opposite corner showing the Leaf Table’s inlay and wood grain — Grain, color & proportion

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