Recycled Plastic & Forged Steel Large Marbled Side Table - Caramel
Large side table - top handcrafted from locally sourced recycled plastic in Brighton & Hove, UK. Legs hand-forged from recycled steel by Thomas Gontar at Glynde Forge, East Sussex.
Three tapered steel legs rise up on a gentle angle to meet the wide mounting ring. Two rivets secure each leg, creating wonderfully solid joints. The upward angled chamfer of the hand marbled top mirrors the subtle flare of the legs.
Smooth caramel and smokey black are layered with bright wisps of white in an open style of marbling; the translucency of the colours allows you to see deep into the surface to the layers flowing underneath.
The table top is made using 100% recycled waste LDPE plastic in our Brighton & Hove studio. Each top is crafted by hand, and is totally unique in its marbling.
The legs are hand forged by Thomas Gontar using recycled steel in Glynde Forge, East Sussex.
This listing is for the exact recycled plastic top you will receive. Please note that the steel legs pictured may not be the exact ones you will receive, however they will be the same design.
Our table tops have a mostly smooth satin surface, however, please be aware there may be some surface irregularities such as:
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Dips, where an air pocket became trapped as the plastic was being pressed
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Shallow ‘cracks’, where the different colours have met during the layering process
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Shiny spots, from minute changes in temperature
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‘Growth rings’ (slight change in surface texture, alternating between shiny and satin), which show each pull on the handle of the hydraulic press as the piece was being pressed into the mould
These are all part of the handmade process, and add character to each piece!
Please note that due to the nature of recycling used plastic, our products may contain fabric fibres, splinters and the occasional piece of glitter, despite every effort being made to remove them. These come from the garments/products which the plastic bags originally contained when they were single-use packaging.
The Weez & Merl logo (WM) and the recycling symbol for LDPE (♻4) feature debossed on the reverse of the table top. The Thomas Gontar (TG) logo features stamped into the bottom of one of the steel legs.
Due to the nature of forging by hand, and the use of recycled steel, the colour, texture and rivets will vary slightly: each piece is subtly unique.
If you would like to commission us for a piece, we may be able to create something for you - please get in touch via email (hello@weezandmerl.com) or through the contact box on our website.
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Total dimensions: (H) 600 x (W) 470 x (D) 470 mm
Steel Leg dimensions: (H) 575 x (W) 470 x (D) 470mm
Plastic Top dimensions: (Ø ) 450 x (H) 28 mm
ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS:
Leg tapers (bottom - top): (W&D) 30 - 18 mm
Leg length: (H) 535 mm
Mounting ring: (Ø) 370 x (H) 40 mm
Weight: 15.00 kg
KEY: H - Height W - Width D - Depth Ø - Diameter
Please allow +/- 5 mm variance on all dimensions.
RECYCLED PLASTIC TABLE TOP
The density of polyethylene is similar to that of a hardwood such as Oak, so it will scratch and mark if care is not observed. Do not use abrasive materials so scrub the tops, it is advised to use a damp wet cloth, or the soft side of a sponge. Cleaning products can be used on the plastic, however please note that differing care is required for the legs, as described below.
We do not recommend that our products are exposed to temperatures exceeding 100° Celsius (212°F) as warping may occur. Temperatures higher than 150-160° Celsius (302-320F) will melt the plastic.
RECYCLED STEEL LEGS
The recycled steel legs will eventually rust if exposed to water or damp conditions, so please take care to keep them dry.
The legs are finished with a Renaissance wax coating. It is advised to reseal every 12 months.
Wipe with dry cotton cloth, do not use cleaning products as this may remove the protective wax coating.
Standard UK Delivery (3 - 5 working days) - £15
Express UK Delivery (1 - 2 working days) - £30
Returns accepted. Email us directly via hello@weezandmerl.com after purchase.
We’d love to be able to sell this piece internationally, however shipping options to different parts of the world for pieces of this size vary dramatically in availability and cost. If you are interested in purchasing this piece from outside of the UK, please contact us directly and we’ll be happy to see if it is possible, and to provide you with a quote.
If it is possible, please also be aware that you will likely experience customs charges upon the arrival of the piece. Please anticipate these fees to avoid disappointment.
If you have already tried to purchase this item from outside of the UK, you will probably have noticed that we have set the cost of shipping to a very high amount - this is because, unfortunately, our website platform does not allow us to remove the international delivery option for this particular piece, so we had to do this in order to prompt direct contact, so that we can provide you with accurate shipping information.