It’s hardly a convincing knock-0ff to the discerning eye, I realize, but it is what it is. After trading two Navy Side Chairs, Gadora was determined to breath new life into the Saarinen-inspired table. At first I planned to replace the tabletop entirely, but finding the wood was in decent—if not sticky—condition, decided only a good sanding and finish was necessary.

Two layers of stain were eventually applied, as the first layer ran. The table was then spot sanded and a final layer of stain applied. Drying overnight, a light layer of wax was applied as a follow-up, then wiped off.

The most fun came in revealing the shimmer of the base. Like the Tulip Chair its shape is distinctive, but unlike Saarinen’s this called for a return to the original metal.

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