Banana Tree
The story goes that this wood is banana palm tree. Travelling to Bali, the original owner liked the floors in the house they had rented. He liked the rustic feel of the uneven planks and the mahogany colour.
Some years later, he and his wife decided to change out their dining table, so they started searching. They found this table in a small furniture store, where it took up quite a lot of space. He was sure that this was the table he wanted. It gave him a feeling of nostalgia, brought him back to Bali, with the uneven planks and its colour. His wife wasn't so sure, it was a bit big and a bit dark in her opinion. He asked the owner of the store about the table. It was made of banana palm tree and came from Bali. He succeeded in convincing his wife, and they bought the table.
When I found this table for sale, it was because they were moving to a smaller house, there wasn't room for it any longer. He seemed a bit hesitant to sell it, she was quite pleased to be rid of it.
Specifications
Candleholder is detachable and can be stored beneath the table.
Size: L 220 x W 110 x H 74 cm (custom height min 74 cm, no maximum)
Surface treatment: OSMO hard wax oil
Materials: Banyan wood, steel pipes
Imperfections: Yes
The process
When I sanded the surface of the table, I found that the even mahogany colour was gone. In its stead was an amazing colour spectrum ranging from yellows, to greys and reds. I asked other woodworkers if this really was banana palm, none recognised it. I have preserved and deepened the colours by treating the surface with OSMO hard wax oil, that also has good resistance to exposure to liquids, and more importantly it is approved as safe for even children's toys.
The original surface of the table is now the underside, allowing for a smooth even feel. Small holes from the original screws can be seen, as well as minor dents and the small cracks at the ends are proof of the difference between Southeast Asia and Denmark's humidity.
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