Bisected by a moon-gold-leaf crescent, contrasting black and white English oak finishes – one textured and scorched; the other smooth, chip-carved and oxidised – reference the dark oceans and light highlands on the Moon’s surface.
Scorched oak is created by charring its surface using the ancient Japanese craft of Shou Sugi Ban, which produces long-lasting, beautiful charcoal-black wood that is resistant to fire, infestation and decay.
The off-white, smooth, chip-carved finish is a result of oxidising the wood through non-toxic salt bleaching. The soft, and somewhat unexpected, tactile feel of the burnt oak inspired the design and manufacture of a large extendable dining table for a recent client commission.