Description

An adaption of traditional wooden trays, this table is multi functional and comes in a knock down form. The legs detach for ease of transport, reducing the cost and the energy used in transporting material from various parts of the world, and additionally, allow the table to be used as a bowl or a tray as well.

The shape of the mango table is based on traditional kneading bowls that used to be lacquered in bright red, and were found extensively across the south of India.

The mango table has a top made from the wood of a fruit tree. It is grown and tended for, and once the productive life of a tree is over, it is cut down and another one is planted. Incidentally, mango, as a fruit is widely consumed across the country hence the wood is plentiful.

Materials

Its turned manually on the lathe showcasing the skill of the ‘Kharaadi’ or wood turning community, thereby supporting local skills. The legs are mode out of mild steel machined out of rods. The finishing is done with lead free water based PU lacquers, thereby respecting the local environment.

Finishes

Natural, black stained, sirka grey

Dimensions

Height / Diameter

450mm / 400mm