Augusta: A Dining Table Celebrating Family Bonds

Miles J Rice's Award-Winning Design Reinterprets Classic Dining Table

The Augusta dining table stands out with its unique interpretation of a classic design. Its four legs, rather than being separate entities, appear to grow from the same invisible root, supporting a book-matched tabletop made from European walnut hardwood. This design element is a reflection of the strong family bond that the table is meant to celebrate.

The design process began with the image of a solid core or root from which new life grows upwards. The challenge was to simplify this concept to the point where the upward theme remains visible while creating a clear and suggestive table design. The result is a table that not only serves its traditional purpose of bringing loved ones together but also symbolizes the unity and strength of a family.

The Augusta dining table is crafted by master carpenters in Germany, ensuring the high quality of the book-matched tabletop and the hand-sculpted legs. Book-matching high-quality woods is a technique traditionally reserved for high-quality antiques, often in the form of veneer. However, the Augusta dining table is made of solid European walnut, showcasing the beauty of the tree's markings.

The choice of European walnut was not random. The wood was chosen for its symbolism of wisdom and growth, reflecting the table's inspiration of strong family units rooted in the same core. The walnut tree is popular in both England and Germany, the countries from which the Rice & Rice family originates, and it carries no distinct association with either, making it a fitting choice for this piece.

The Augusta dining table is not just a piece of furniture; it's a testament to the resilience and strength of family bonds. It's a symbol of the wisdom of past generations that allows us to grow strong and withstand life's storms. With its unique design and symbolic meaning, the Augusta dining table is more than just a piece of furniture; it's a family heirloom.