Moiré : hall table series

The Moiré hall table is a series of pieces. Uniquely formed from a lattice of steam-bent ‘legs’. Surprising ‘moire’ patterns caused by the interleaving staves morph, as the table is viewed from different angles.

The ideas emerged from an interest in pattern-based forms, combined with a desire to explore if I could create a dynamic moiré effect in a wooden piece of furniture.

Moiré patterns are seen when sets of lines are overlaid and shapes emerge from the visual intersection of the different layers. All 36 legs on the table are steam bent.

The overall structure is the combination of the progressively curved legs meeting multiple curves defining the opening at the top, the outline of the legs on the floor, and the curve formed as the legs cross over the centre line.

Materials : Moiré I - Walnut, Moiré II - American Ash & Glass

Finish : Danish oil (Walnut), Osmo (Ash)

Photography by Daniel Allen