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50 APRIL 2009 www.modernwoodworking.com [ P O R T F O L I O ] ] ] ] ] Dining table Project by Caperton FurnitureWorks, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Sent in by Gat Caperton, owner, Caperton FurnitureWorks www.gatcreek.com A modern take on a classic farm table, this Centerbrook Table, designed by award-winning architect Mark Simon, is manufactured from sustainably harvested black cherry and animated by dynamic criss-crossing leg braces. It is more complex than it initially appears. The braces are attached flat to the square legs, which are turned at angles away from the edges of the top. The braces thus spiral around each other, attaching at beam-midpoints below the top. The solid lumber top is 1.5 thick. This allows the top to cantilever without an apron or cross braces and also means the table can accommodate a variety of chairs. Though the table is beautifully crafted, the braces seem to be slapped onto the legs, with exposed square ends. This offers a modern play on rusticity. To have your project included in Portfolio, please send high-resolution photos with a brief description of the project, and the name and location of your business. E-mail Portfolio items to Brooke Wisdom, executive editor, at bwisdom@rrpub.com or mail them to Modern Woodworking, Attn: Brooke Wisdom, 3200 Rice Mine Road N.E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. Farm table goes modern Want your project featured?