Named after the Derby Wharf in Salem, MA, the inspiration for this table came from a trip to the Peabody Essex Museum where a small Federal-style tea table caught my eye. Since then, I’ve been making variations on this form — experimenting with different leg angles, curves, proportions, and joinery techniques.
“Nick English (Bridgewater VT) has been working on the Derby Tea Table. Spare, beautiful lines, and a video shot over three days by Erin English (click here) that is nothing short of magical. The video is part of the BMAC exhibition because it shows ‘the complexity and craftsmanship behind each piece.’ Watching Nick English construct a table is what you need with your morning coffee.”
— Susan Apel, Artful
Photo by Little Pond Digital
Photo by Little Pond Digital