Size
**Specifications:**
* **Size:** 42″ Diameter x 15″ H | **Weight:** 131 LBS
* **Size:** 54″ Diameter x 15″ H | **Weight:** 134 LBS
* **Material:** Tabletop from oyster-cut reclaimed and sustainable ash; base from pre-weathered steel panels.
* **Finish:** Hand-applied reactive dye with protective acrylic lacquer.
Description
Embrace the soulful intersection of modern design and timeless artistry with the Pola Round Plinth Coffee Table. This exceptional piece transcends mere function, serving as a living canvas where the warm narrative of reclaimed wood meets the raw, industrial character of intentionally weathered steel. Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, its circular form fosters a sense of harmony and flow, while the substantial plinth base provides a grounded, sculptural presence.
The tabletop is a unique story in itself, fashioned from oyster-cut fragments of reclaimed Mexican Ash and sustainably sourced European Ash burl. Each piece is carefully arranged to create seamless, curved edges, celebrating the wood's natural history through features like cracks, scorch marks, and water stains—not as flaws, but as cherished marks of character. A hand-applied, reactive dyeing technique interacts with the wood's natural tannins, producing a stunning, one-of-a-kind palette of shades that highlights the deep, organic grain. This is all sealed under a durable matte acrylic lacquer for enhanced protection that preserves the wood's natural tactility.
Resting beneath is a plinth base crafted from bare steel panels, deliberately exposed to the elements to develop a unique patina of rust, dimples, and speckles over time. This evolving texture creates a beautiful, contrasting dialogue with the wood above, perfectly interpreting a "primitive and modern collision" and embodying the core of Wabi-Sabi aesthetics that finds profound beauty in imperfection and transience.
**Features & Craftsmanship:**
* **Sustainably Sourced Narrative:** Crafted from reclaimed Mexican Ash and sustainably harvested European Ash burl, giving each piece a unique history and reducing environmental impact.
* **Artisanal Reactive Dyeing:** A hand-applied finish reacts with natural wood tannins, creating unparalleled color depth and highlighting the unique wood grain.
* **Wabi-Sabi Philosophy:** Celebrates the beauty of the imperfect, from uneven dyeing and wood's organic traces to the metal's natural corrosion.
* **Contrasting Design Dialogue:** The warm, organic wood top contrasts with the raw, industrial steel plinth base for a bold, artistic statement.
* **Durable, Protective Finish:** A final matte acrylic coat enhances water and scratch resistance while preserving the wood's natural texture.
**Care Instructions:**
* **Wood Care:** Avoid prolonged moisture exposure. For optimal maintenance, apply a coat of wood oil annually.
* **Metal Base Care:** To maintain the evolving corrosion effect, no treatment is needed. To slow oxidation, apply a thin layer of transparent anti-rust paint.
