Do you know how this table was made? The pattern on the table top is unusual and fascinating.
Agreed! Rather than leave the natural bark on the wood as was often done with such rustic furniture, the maker of this table painted the wood white to resemble birch. Then, in order to imitate the natural markings found on birch bark, the maker held a candle flame near the wood to deposit dark rings of soot to resemble twig-like formations.
Can you tell me more about this?
Isn't this table fascinating? It is made in a very interesting way, using paint and paper mâché to resemble birch. the black detailing is actually soot! The unusual materials were a product of the industrial revolution, and new experimentation with unusual materials in furniture manufacturing to create works to please the middle class.
We love it! Thank you for the info.
You're welcome! I like it too, it's so cleverly made!