Design Against The Grain

Design Against The Grain

IPE Coffee Table

  • Custom Made IPE Coffee Table Birds Eye View
  • Custom Made IPE Coffee Table Corner View
  • Custom Made IPE Coffee Table Wide Angle View
  • Custom Made IPE Coffee Table Legs During Construction
  • Custom Made IPE Coffee Table Legs During Construction 2
  • Custom Made IPE Coffee Table Legs Being Glued
  • Custom Made IPE Coffee Table Frame During Construction
  • Custom Made IPE Coffee Table Top During Construction

This outdoor coffee table is made from Ipe or iron wood. Ipe wood is very dense, it is very resistant to the outdoor elements . Left to nature the natural UV sun light and traditional weathering will change the ipe to a nice consistent light gray. Finishes applied on an annual basis can be used to hold ipe's original color. I used Sikkens clear coat to keep the rich tones of the wood. The glue I used was titebond type lll.