Remember when people put stickers on their suitcases of where they went? Seeing all the coffee mugs in thrift stores from people who bought mugs from their travels and then had second thoughts about their purchase, inspired me to create this table. I created a new handle with wood and metal hardware to look like…
When I started thinking about album cover tables, the iconic Dark Side of the Moon came to mind. The prism is made from reflective metallic coffee mugs. In the right light, you can actually see rainbows emanating from the prism. (click image for larger view)
My original “Coffee” Table was such a hit that I was inspired to make more. This table resembles the first in that the sides are done with coffee companies, cafes and pictures of coffee mugs and beans. I titled it “Light” as I added a “Sweet n Low” mug.
My original “Coffee” Table was such a hit that I was inspired to make another one. The Broadway theme was inspired by finding several Broadway musical mugs at a local Goodwill. This “Coffee” Table will be my first black coffee table (“Broadway Joe Black” was too much)” Wheels have been added and a handle to…
I was asked to create a table for placement outside a wine cellar. After studying the colors in the room and cellar, I came up with this design. The bottles are constructed of pieces of wine-themed plates and colors that I had accumulated. The blues echo the brick walls of the cellar that had a…
This functional table was created using a cylindrical end table covered with various coffee mugs of coffee manufacturers and cafes. The materials for the “coffee” on top included several plates and two candle holders. The handle was cut from a chair armrest. A new coat of chocolate brown paint was also added. The inspiration came…
I had fun with this table. It features the “Steal Your Face”, Grateful Dead logo on a small round table. (click image for larger view)
Although this table was the first major piece that I began, it took over 1 year to complete. Searching for the right colors and placing them took considerable time. It is constructed from plates, bowls, mugs and other ceramic items. 61.5″ long by 22″ wide by 17″ tall. (click image for larger view)
