When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

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Practical design

December 21, 2010

 

Oak Leaf End Tables, set of two 24H x 12W inches with a 20 inch glass top  Oak Leaf End Tables, set of two 24H x 12W inches with a 20 inch glass top

“Necessity is the mother of invention.”
Aesop’s Fables

Oak Leaf bedside tables, 24H x 12W inches with a 20-inch glass top. Large, crinkled paper mâché leaf-shapes are creased, folded and arranged over the top of heavy cardboard tubes. The tubes are available in a variety of dimensions, sold in hardware stores as use for cement foundations.
I’ve had this idea to make bedside tables for a few years now, and selling the house, prepping it in a minimalist way for viewing has motivated me to finally make them. Faux suede effects were the intention here, and I’m pleased with the results. it really does look like suede. A brown circular woven mat covers the glass and hides the space looking into the tube.

Categories: 3D, Art for sale, contemporary, design, furniture, innovation, inspiration, leaves, mixed media | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “Practical design”

  1. Virginia Wieringa Says:
    December 22nd, 2010 at 11:06

    SOOO cool!

  2. Jim Says:
    December 27th, 2010 at 11:06

    Very nice Nikki. An irresistible combination craftmanship and artistic design.

  3. Nikkico Says:
    December 30th, 2010 at 11:06

    Thanks you guys!

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