Tables by LaRue Downing

The gallery below represents some of my previous work. These items were hand-crafted using oak, cherry, mahogany and walnut. Each piece can stand on its own or can be designed as part of a collection of matching or complementary furniture. Just as no two pieces of wood are the same, no two creations will be the same either. Each will possess its own unique characteristics, beauty and charm.

Honduras mahogany Queen Anne style tea table

Queen Anne mahogany tea table leg
This Queen Anne style tea table is made of Honduras mahogany, measures 35"x19" and stands 28"tall with a spray lacquered finish. The hand sculpted skirt gives the base and legs added definition, depth and flowing lines.
Antique heart pine handcrafted table
Antique Heart Pine Table Detail
The simple lines and beautiful antique heart pine make this 7'6"x36" country dining table quite elegant.  It is based on a French country table originally crafted in walnut. The straight grain of this stunningly beautiful wood is left to its natural beauty with a hand rubbed oil and varnish finish.  The gentle taper on the legs gives this piece a "lighter" look.
cherry coffee table with bark inlay
cherry coffee table with bark inlay closeup  cherry coffee table with bark inlay detail
This large cofee table (62"x25"x18"(h) was designed as part of a furniture set which included a mantle and bench using a bark panel and solid cherry construction.  Along with breadboard ends an off-set inlay of walnut adds depth and interest to this piece.  It has a spray lacquer finish.
solid cherry one drawer table solid cherry one drawer table drawer open
solid cherry one drawer table detail

This solid cherry, one drawer table was designed with a specific setting in mind for the client.  They wanted something simple, yet elegant and functional that would compliment their existing furniture.  The table measures 27"(L) x 23"(W) x 24"(H).

Side view of cherry table. Notice the fine details.

walnut entry table with natural edge
detail of walnut entry table with natural edge
Walnut, natural edge entrance way table.  60" x 12" (approx) x 34"(h).    Also available in some beautiful cherry natural edge pieces. Each table is unique by retaining the natural edge of this beautiful wood.
Natural Edge Table - Light
Rough Edge Table Top
   
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The client for this table, an interior designer, wanted a small dining table to match her ample collection of surrounding antiques. We achieved this with the use of reclaimed wormy chestnut and purposely retained many of the original milling marks. The table top edges and legs were hand shaped with spokeshaves and hand planes.

Wormy Chestnut Table measures 64” x 36” x 29” and finished with a clear lacquer and glazing to blend the various weathered colors.

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