Artist Layers Custom Cut Glass and Wood to Create a Stunning Ocean Illusion Table

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duffy london layers the abyss table to look like ocean depths

the design creates a geological cross-section of the sea, completing the table as a 3-dimensional model of a geological map. ‘I was looking into sheets of thick glass at my glass manufacturer’s factory, and noticed how the material darkened as they added more layers – the same way the sea does as it deepens.’ designer christopher duffy describes ‘I wanted to use this effect to replicate a real piece of the earth’s sea bed. like a mythical power had lifted a perfect rectangle straight from the earth’s crust to use as his personal ornament.‘ traditional to the design studio’s aesthetic, the furniture piece acts as both a conversation piece as much as it does a functional one. duffy london: the abyss table
layers of glass are stacked atop each other
duffy london: the abyss table
wooden slices create a cross-section of the sea
duffy london: the abyss table
sheets of wood and glass are overlayed on top of each other
duffy london: the abyss table
detail
duffy london: the abyss table
the table materializes the dramatic depths of the ocean
duffy london: the abyss table
the topography of the table from above




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