Custom Wooden Dining Table | A Solid Tabu Wood Slab with Beautiful Figured Grain and Decorative Butterfly Keys | Daikanyama, Tokyo
Custom-Made Dining Table Crafted from a Solid Tabu Wood Slab
Custom Furniture, Doors, Interior Woodwork, Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance | OJIKI Workshop
In this project, we introduce a custom dining table made from a single solid slab of beautiful Tabu wood, carefully selected and crafted to preserve its natural grain and character.
🔸Contents
1. A Dining Table Made from a Solid Tabu Wood Slab
2. The Beauty of Its Lustrous Natural Grain
3. Live-Edge Design That Preserves Nature’s Shape
4. Butterfly Keys: Combining Function and Design
5. Simple Legs That Let the Slab Stand Out
1. A Dining Table Made from a Solid Tabu Wood Slab
A dining table is something we use every day. Rather than being just a place to eat, many people want it to become the centerpiece of their home—a piece they will cherish for years to come.
This custom-made table showcases the impressive presence that only a solid Tabu wood slab can provide, while maintaining a clean and understated overall design.
・Beautiful grain with a natural luster
・A live-edge profile that preserves the tree’s original shape
・Decorative butterfly keys that reinforce natural cracks
Every element has been carefully balanced so the natural beauty of solid wood remains the true focal point.
The tabletop retains its live edge, allowing the original form of the tree to remain visible. Combined with the rich grain unique to Tabu wood, it brings warmth, elegance, and a sense of natural luxury into the space.
2. The Beauty of Its Lustrous Natural Grain
One of the greatest attractions of Tabu wood is its striking figured grain, which seems to shimmer as it catches the light.
The appearance changes depending on the viewing angle and the way light falls across the surface, giving the table a different expression throughout the day.
As seen in the photos, flowing grain patterns extend across the entire tabletop, highlighting the natural beauty and unique character that only solid wood can offer.
This is truly a one-of-a-kind table with a character that simply cannot be replicated by mass-produced furniture.
3. Live-Edge Design That Preserves Nature’s Shape
One side of the tabletop retains its natural live edge, giving the table a softer, more organic appearance than a conventional straight-edged design while bringing a warm, natural atmosphere to the entire room.
A live edge is one of the defining features of a solid wood slab, allowing you to appreciate the tree’s original form.
Rather than the uniformity of a manufactured product, these naturally formed curves make the table more meaningful and enjoyable the longer you live with it.
4. Butterfly Keys: Combining Function and Design
The tabletop features traditional butterfly keys (“Chigiri”) to help prevent natural cracks from spreading.
Butterfly keys are a time-honored woodworking technique used to stabilize solid wood while preserving its natural beauty.
For this project, they serve not only a structural purpose but also a decorative one. Darker wood was selected for the butterfly keys to create a striking contrast against the Tabu slab, emphasizing the dramatic beauty of the single-piece tabletop.
One of the greatest charms of solid wood furniture is that its natural characteristics become part of its unique personality.
5. Simple Legs That Let the Slab Stand Out
The legs were designed with careful attention to balance so they would complement, rather than compete with, the impressive presence of the tabletop. Their subtle outward angle creates a light, elegant appearance despite their simple form.
Although solid wood tables naturally have a substantial presence, the clean leg design reduces visual heaviness and allows the table to blend comfortably into a variety of interior spaces.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Solid Tabu Wood Slab |
| Size | W1500 × D800 × H740 mm |
| Construction | Custom-made |
Summary
This custom-made dining table showcases the natural beauty of a solid Tabu wood slab, featuring stunning grain, a live-edge profile, and decorative butterfly keys that serve as both structural reinforcement and design accents.
Its simple design allows the unique character of the solid wood to take center stage.
As the years pass, the color and texture will continue to mature, making this a piece that grows more beautiful alongside the family who uses it—a special quality found only in solid slab furniture.
If you are considering a custom-made dining table or handcrafted solid wood furniture, we would be delighted to discuss your ideas with you.
At OJIKI Workshop, we handle not only custom-made furniture and architectural woodwork, but also a wide range of repair and maintenance services, including restoration of high-gloss painted finishes on well-used furniture and the revival of antique furniture.
For detailed consultations and estimates, please feel free to contact us via our official LINE account, by phone, or through our inquiry form.
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00)
LINE: OJIKI Workshop Official Account
《About OJIKI Workshop》
OJIKI Workshop manufactures and sells furniture, doors, and architectural woodwork made from solid natural wood.
In addition to selling our original products, we also provide custom-made furniture, remodeling, repair, and maintenance services for unused furniture, aged doors, and built-in woodwork that no longer suits modern lifestyles.
For remodeling, repair, and maintenance projects, we listen carefully to our clients’ requests regarding design, functionality, and usability before beginning production. This approach has earned us many words of appreciation from our customers.
We hope to meet the needs of customers who wish to use their wooden furniture and wooden architectural elements with care for many years to come.
⚫︎You want to repair and maintain beloved furniture or doors so you can continue using them for a long time.
⚫︎You want to remodel furniture that your family has used for many years so it better suits your current lifestyle.
⚫︎You want to order custom-made furniture or doors made from natural materials, with careful attention to both design and usability.
⚫︎You want to live in a healthier environment, both physically and mentally, by using natural materials in the furniture and doors of your home.
⚫︎You want to incorporate a relaxing environment with natural materials into your office.
⚫︎You want to create a shop that uses plenty of natural materials.
And more.
For consultations about furniture and architectural woodwork made from natural materials, please leave it to us at OJIKI Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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OJIKI Co., Ltd.
Wooden Furniture and Wooden Architectural Woodwork [Custom-Made, Remodeling, Repair]
Zama, Yamato, Sagamihara
5-49-16 Hibarigaoka, Zama City, Kanagawa 252-0003, Japan
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00)
Representative Director: Kenichi Okawa
Profile
Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokai University
Graduated from Chippendale International School of Furniture in the United Kingdom
(Furniture making and antique furniture repair)
Trained for three years at Rengesou Motomachi Workshop
Based on the traditional production process of Yokohama furniture, which has continued for more than 100 years, he continues to explore new designs using materials such as iron, leather, and glass while engaging in woodworking every day.
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