The Process of making.

Building the Messis dining table is a number of methods and processes which are ordered in line to create the smoothest transition from rough sawn timber into an elegant piece of furniture. Similarly it can be the same method and processes used when cooking a delicious meal. You prepare the vegetables and raw meets ready to be cooked in a specific way according to the recipe you’re following. I just love that there is a connection between these two creative outlets and the enjoyment each one receives.

Cutting large mortices for the trestle legs.

I mentioned briefly about the benefits of communing with family and friends around the dining table at meal times. Family meals are a simple way to connect, hear about one another's days and help children both learn about food and build healthy relationships around eating. Furthermore, while we all love family movie night on the sofa sometimes, eating at the table encourages better posture, which in turn aids digestion. This is just some of the benefits and what better way to enjoy those moments than with a handmade table using sustainable natural wood which will grow in character and become an heirloom for your family.

Cutting tenons for the central part of the trestle leg.