In an effort to fill the void left by the retired small table designs, Richard has been working on a new Side Table concept. He wanted something that was relatively different from the Accent and Occasional Tables, which utilized the cap that runs along the top of the handrail material. With this in mind, he decided the new design would feature the Channel-beam that runs along the base of the handrail material.
After sketching a few ideas on paper, he began the prototype process and created a rendering of the design so he could get a better feel for how it would look:
Once he created the drawing, he had a better idea of how the design would be built and what sections from the handrail material would be used. With this information, he enlisted the skills of an artistic welder to help him bring the vision to life. The piece was then sandblasted down to the raw metal in preparation for painting. Finally, Richard gave the prototype a fresh coat of the official Golden Gate Bridge "International Orange" paint, and was lucky enough to wake up to a sunny morning to take the first Sneak Peek photographs of the new Side Table:
The special twist to this design is that the table base can be flipped over to give the table a slightly different look:
Since Richard is still working out a few kinks in the design, we're not quite sure of the exact launch date. There is an issue that still needs to be resolved regarding where the H-beam pickets of the handrail meet with the Channel-beam. Due to the pitch of the Golden Gate Bridge, this angle is not always perpendicular. In order for the table to sit flat on the ground and for the glass to lie flat on the table base, this angle needs to be taken into account when the table is crafted.
Another design element in question is the use of a rough edge when the H-beams are cut. In the past, for the other table designs, this cut was done with a band saw, which left a smooth edge. However, with this prototype, the cut was done using a plasma cutting torch, which leaves a rougher, more rustic edge:
Tell us what you think about the rough edge versus the smooth edge. We'd love to hear some feedback. We expect the Side Table to have a limited edition production run quantity of 280.
Golden Gate Bridge Furniture Co.
446 Old County Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 - 415.661.6263
I think if there were jagged edges on the actual bridge, it would make it look more authentic. Knowing that it's just by design of the manufacturing, I'm more interested in the smooth cut. Overall it's a cool design!
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