Marc Fish
Mokume-Gane Low Table, 2026
Mokume-Gane, bog oak, bronze and black lacquer and composite substrate
30 H x 140 W x 140 D cm
11.8 H x 55.1 W x 55.1 D in
Approx. 60kg
11.8 H x 55.1 W x 55.1 D in
Approx. 60kg
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Description
The Mokume-Gane low table is conceived as a quiet study in material transformation and deep time, where process and surface carry as much meaning as form. The tabletop unfolds like a miniature landscape. Finished in Mokume-Gane, its surface is densely patterned with flowing, organic strata as if formed through repeated cycles of heat, pressure, and bonding. The resulting texture feels geological rather than decorative suggestive of sedimentary rock, cooled lava, or eroded terrain. Light moves slowly across the surface, revealing depth and variation rather than a single reflective plane. Subtle raised seams traverse the tabletop, introducing gentle movement and rhythm. These lines recall natural fault lines or the paths of water across land, hinting at forces acting beneath the surface. They create a sense of contained energy, as though the table has been shaped by natural processes rather than imposed design. The base is formed from bog oak, a material transformed over centuries through submersion and mineralisation. Its near-black tone and matte presence provide a powerful counterweight to the complexity of the metal above. The oak grounds the piece both physically and conceptually, reinforcing the narrative of time, pressure, and elemental change. Together, these materials establish a dialogue between fire and earth, immediacy and endurance. The table occupies a space between functional object and sculptural form, inviting close viewing and slow engagement. It reveals itself gradually, rewarding attention to surface, edge, and junction, and stands as a meditation on craft, transformation, and the quiet drama of natural forces.Join our mailing list
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