Throwback To Design – Stone Furniture

Showcasing my dining table below, a personal favourite from a series of solid granite furniture that I designed and R got made for me based on my drawings.ย  He was most sceptical about anyone wanting to own heavy stone furniture so my sell-out exhibition was a huge surprise.

The top is toughened glass. The pattern in the centre has been adapted from a book on Mayan art and is carved into the solid 4″ thick granite block by an enormously talented local craftsman who completed it in under four days!

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Madhu is an Interior designer turned travel blogger on a long sabbatical to explore the world. When not crafting stories on The Urge To Wander, she's probably Tweeting @theurgetowander or sharing special moments on instagram.com/theurgetowander

82 thoughts on “Throwback To Design – Stone Furniture

  1. I saw it personally it was just outof this world, but I did not know there was so much history about it

    1. I had an exhibition long before you moved here Shaila. Then I rejoined work and this took a back seat. Thanks for dropping by ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. I am bowled over by this piece. Is the supporting end made of granite too? I can’t imagine that it isn’t since that 4″ disc would require stone to hold it. This simple, modern, elegant and polished table holding an “ancient” Myan disc is pure creative genius, Madhu. The logistics of moving this piece are formidable. No rearranging the furniture! I really, really like this. Thanks for posting it. Would like to see the other pieces in the series.

    1. It is one single block of polished stone George. The pattern has been carved into that block on either side. The weight is a downside of course, no rearranging like you say ๐Ÿ™‚ This was a trial piece with carving, the rest were all plain and contemporary with varying polish and texture effects. Delighted that you liked it.

  3. This is a 10 star work. I had no idea you were that creative Madhu :). And your table looks so ellegant. BRAVO!

    1. Thank you Anette. We only use it when we have company. We eat in the kitchen more often than not, much cosier ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Wow thats some solid piece of furniture, bet you don’t move very often!

    1. Not much ๐Ÿ™‚ It did have to be moved from our previous house on the first floor to our new apartment on the fourth! Wasn’t easy ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. You have created a truly beautiful and timeless piece Madhu. How wonderful it must have been to have your design brought to life! I am in awe of your talent.

    1. You are a generous soul Gilly…thank you so much.
      I was awed by the ease with which the sculptor handled that pattern in the centre. It was so effortless, and done in a couple of days! i took longer for my drawings ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Gorgeous piece Madhu. I love the whirly design for the table legs and the clean lines for the chairs… Truly impressive.

  7. This is really beautiful, Madhu! How wonderful to see something in your mind, and have that vision realized. The lad is definitely a keeper!

    1. Thank you Naomi. Watching something turn out exactly as you have visualised is one of the most exciting and satisfying aspects of being a designer.

  8. Hi,
    What a beautiful piece of furniture, and a lovely design, you should be proud it is gorgeous, and a great idea for the theme. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Thank you Colline. I looked for something unusual, but whatever I liked was too expensive! So I decided to create one myself ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. It’s really creativity – gravity, simplicity and elegance
    with beautiful harmony and yet opposition between the desktop and the base… ๐Ÿ˜‰

  10. Really beautiful design.You are talented indeed.But of course,You have an artist soul.
    Never saw anything like that.
    Wish You find new beauty during this weekend Madhu

    1. Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚ R didn’t make it himself, but got it done. Still I could not have done it without him.

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