Black Creek Designs LLC Tables

The Oriel IV side table features a blackened solid walnut base which has been perforated with square "windows" of various sizes creating a sculptural play of light and shadow. The li...

This new Afilar oval coffee table features a sublimely straight forward blackened walnut base supporting a 1/2" thick glass top. The design affords a clear top surface while offering display space below on the Claro walnut shelf. The supporting legs are tapered which is accentuated by tapered champers which lead the eye from the mass of the bottom to up the glass support points in a highly unique shape. This is a very versatile design that can accommodate a variety of symmetrical shapes with corresponding lower shelf. These shapes include circle, square, oval and rectangle as shown. Matching side tables can also be made to any height utilizing the same design and structural language. The overall effect is a highly sculptural table that is ultimately very functional. Each element is selected, shaped, joined and finished so as to create a unified design. The Afilar coffee table is designed and made at the Black Creek...

The Meridian console made in walnut and myrtle wood was created by invitation for the Fairfield Museum's special exhibition - "Handcrafted- Artisans Past a...

The Granero dining table is made from Pennsylvania walnut and features a contemporary trestle structure. It measures 34" x 84" x 29.38"h. The din...

The Laguna console shown here in walnut and glass can be made in custom sizes and various woods and finishes. The same design details apply to all possible variations. The Laguna series tables are some of my favorite and most challenging to build. Each base is unique as the process and resulting form is ultimately sculptural. The 1/2" thick tempered glass top is supported by a base made of walnut consisting of tapering arcs of varying size which intersect to form a dynamic structure. The series works well with almost any shaped top be it glass, stone or solid wood. The Laguna series of tables makes the ultimate sculptural statement in any setting. Each table base is unique, comprising of a number of tapered arcs joined to create a structure with endless visual possibilities. All the elements are shaped, joined and finished by hand so as to create a united design. Each Laguna table is designed and made at the Black Creek...

The Laguna end table shown here in ebonized walnut and glass can be made in custom sizes, shapes and various woods and finishes. The same design details apply to all possible variations. Popular glass top shapes are oval, rectangular, square and round. The Laguna series tables are some of my favorite and most challenging to build. Each base is unique as the process and resulting form is ultimately sculptural. The 1/2" thick tempered glass top is supported by a base made of walnut consisting of tapering arcs of varying size which intersect to form a dynamic structure. The series works well with almost any shaped top be it glass, stone or solid wood. The Laguna series of tables makes the ultimate sculptural statement in any setting. Each table base is unique comprising of a number of tapered arcs joined to create a structure with endless visual possibilities. All the elements are shaped, joined and finished by hand so as to create a united design. Each Laguna table is designed and made at the Black...

The Laguna coffee shown here in walnut and glass can be made in custom sizes, shapes and various woods and finishes. The same design details apply to all possible variations. Popular glass top shapes are oval, rectangular, square and round. The Laguna series tables are some of my favorite and most challenging to build. Each base is unique as the process and resulting form is ultimately sculptural. The 1/2" thick tempered glass top is supported by a base made of walnut consisting of tapering arcs of varying size which intersect to form a dynamic structure. The series works well with almost any shaped top be it glass, stone or solid wood. The Laguna series of tables makes the ultimate sculptural statement in any setting. Each table base is unique comprising of a number of tapered arcs joined to create a structure with endless visual possibilities. All the elements are shaped, joined and finished by hand so as to create a united design. Each Laguna table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...

This Novo Coffee table features a sublimely straight forward figured bubinga base supporting a 1/2" thick glass top. The design affords a clear top surface while offering display space below on the highly figured bubinga shelf. The supporting legs are tapered which is accentuated by tapered champers which lead the eye from the mass of the bottom to up the glass support points in a highly unique shape. This is a very versatile design that can accommodate a variety of symmetrical shapes with corresponding lower shelf. These shapes include circle, square, oval and rectangle as shown. Matching side tables can also be made to any height utilizing the same design and structural language. The overall effect is a highly sculptural table that is ultimately very functional. Each element is selected, shaped, joined and finished so as to create a unified design. The Novo coffee table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...

The Wilton coffee table in walnut and a contrasting figured and cerused "pippy" English elm top measures 36" diameter x 18"h. The design features a round shelf also in cerused "pippy" English elm echoing the shape of the top. The outward canted legs are tapered downward giving the form a visual lift form while creating a dynamic stance. The heavyish bottom rails serve to anchor piece while the curved edge profile of the legs leads the eye top the center toward the lower shelf. Each element is selected, shaped, joined and finished so as to create a unified design. The round Wilton coffee table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...

The oval Capistrano side table in blackened walnut and a contrasting figured bubinga top measures 28" x 15" x 25"h. The design features an oval shelf in bub...

The Oriel III side table features a blackened solid ash base which has been burned in the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban technique. This technique when used on ash reveals the deep richness of the open grain and creates a unique black quality which is heightened by the hand rubbed oil finish. The cantilevered top and waterfall joined leg in highly figured elm complete the structure. The unique elm plank has been stabilized with the use butterflies. This is done on the underside so as to not impose on the character of the figured elm has been cerused to further highlight the grain that flows from top to leg. The heightened contrast is created both in color and in form. The mass of the black leg frame serves as a perfect balance to the the cerused and cantilevered top. The overall effect is a highly sculptural table that is ultimately very functional. Each element is selected, shaped, joined and finished so as to create a unified design. The Oriel table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...

This Havana console table features an ebonized solid sapele mahogany base with a sculpted and bowed stretcher supporting a floating top made of solid sapele mahogany veneered with figured sapele mahogany swirl in an Asian cracked ice pattern. The sapele mahogany swirl veneer is individually selected cut and pieced together in a random and unique pattern which is influenced by the traditional Asian cracked ice motif. The top is cerused with lime wax. The rich organic patterning on the top is a pleasing counter balance to the strict structure of the base. Each element is shaped, joined and finished so as to create a united design. The Havana console is designed and made in New Canaan CT by Thomas Throop...

This Oriel 2 side table features a blackened solid white oak base which has been burned in the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban technique. This technique when used on oak reveals the deep richness of the open grain and creates a unique black quality which is heightened by the hand rubbed oil finish. The cantilevered top and waterfall joined leg in highly figured elm complete the structure. The unique elm plank has been cerused to further highlight the grain that flows from top to leg. The heightened contrast is created both in color and in form. The mass of the black leg frame serves as a perfect balance to the the cerused and cantilevered top. The overall effect is a highly sculptural table that is ultimately very functional. Each element is selected, shaped, joined and finished so as to create a unified design. The Oriel 2 side table is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas...