CUSTOM LIVE EDGE TABLES

Our live edge tables are created through a collaborative design process. We bridge the gap between building your dream table and “let the wood do the talking.”

Every table begins with a one of a kind hardwood slab individually selected by you, chosen directly from our Calgary inventory or sourced through one of our trusted suppliers.

We help you find the slab that works with your space, seating needs, and lifestyle, ensuring every piece is optimally kiln-dried and built with the structural integrity required to thrive in Alberta’s climate..

 
 
 

FEATURED LIVE EDGE PROJECTS

 
 
 
 
 

CHOOSING YOUR LIVE EDGE: BOOKMATCHED vs. FULL SLAB

Your tabletop’s character comes down to how the slab is milled: Book matched or Full Slab. Both preserve the organic live edge, but each serves a distinct floor plan, aesthetic goal, and budget. Choosing the right slab is the most important design decision in the commissioning process. Both styles celebrate the raw live edge of the tree, but each offers different natural characteristics and sizing flexibility.

 
 
 

Book matched Slabs (Our Recommended Approach)

A book match uses two slabs milled back-to-back from the same log. Opened outward like the pages of a book, they join at a center seam to create a single, expansive tabletop.

Tailored Dimensions: Nature rarely grows a flat log to your exact room dimensions. With a book match, we precision-cut the joined center seam to achieve your target width. Giving you a full slab look cut perfectly for your vision.

Mirrored Symmetry: The twin slabs mirror each other’s grain pattern, creating a balanced, visually cohesive surface across the entire table.

Rarity & Investment: While true book matched pairs are rare and carry a premium bespoke investment, they are more attainable than colossal single trees, giving you an heirloom-grade statement with customized proportions.

 

Full Slab Tables (The Single Statement)

A full slab is cut from a single LARGE tree log. There are no center seams or joins, just raw, continuous grain from edge to edge.

Untouched Natural Form: Every growth ring, crotch figure, knot, and organic flare remains exactly as it grew over decades. The wood does all the talking.

Dictated by the Tree: Because we cannot alter the width through a center seam, the dimensions and shape are dictated entirely by how the log grew. Your space and vision should align with the tree’s natural contours.

Rarity & Investment: Sourcing sound logs wide enough to comfortably serve as dining tables can be harder than book match options Because of their scarcity and market demand, full slabs carry a higher investment tier and represent our most exclusive, one-of-a-kind commissions.

 
 
 
 

Transparent Process

We work with premium domestic hardwood slabs, including: walnut, maple and white oak, with our primary go-to being Canadian Black Walnut. Sourced directly from trusted sawmills in Eastern Canada, walnut features deep chocolate tones, subtle highlights along the light sapwood, and beautiful grain patterns that bring warmth to any dining space.

We maintain an exclusive, limited and inventory of pre-acclimated slabs available for you to view in person. If your vision calls for something beyond our local inventory, our reach extends across North America. We partner with specialized mills to source rare exotic hardwoods, expansive dimensional slabs, and unique slabs tailored to your needs.

Live edge dining tables typically investment starting at $6,000 CAD. Every consultation includes a transparent estimate so expectations are aligned before work begins.

Our typical production timeline is 8 to 12 weeks. This window varies depending on design complexity, custom base metalwork, and the specific sourcing required for your slab. Because every piece is handcrafted one at a time, this lead time allows us to properly acclimate the wood, apply structural stabilization where necessary, and hand-finish the piece to an heirloom standard

 
 

  • Every great piece begins with a conversation. Whether you have a specific space to fill or a rough concept in mind, we schedule a call or virtual meeting to explore your ideas and understand the exact aesthetic you want to bring into your home.

    • Sizing & Design: Ensuring the piece fits your life and your specific floor plan. We discuss your preferred base styles, such as architectural steel or solid wood, and how they will balance the organic feel of a live edge top.

    • Slab Selection: Choosing the right slab for your space. We explore species like Walnut, Maple, or White Oak, discussing your desired grain pattern, color variation, and natural character you are drawn to.

    • Preliminary Estimate: We provide an initial quote and timeline based on our discussion, ensuring the project aligns with your expectations before moving forward.

  • This is where your vision takes shape. Once you have reviewed the estimate and wish to proceed, and begin the most exciting part of the live-edge process.

    • Shop Visit & Slab Selection: We invite you to our Calgary shop to review slab options in person. Along with mapping out the layout for your table and review finish options. 

    • Detailed 3D Renderings: We translate our conversation into custom 3D rendering to refine proportions, leg placement, and overall design. This ensures the structure beneath your chosen slab is engineered for both balance and lifelong strength. 

    • Final Approval: Once the slab and 3D design are confirmed, a 50% initial payment secures your place in our production queue, and we officially begin preparing your specific hardwood.

  • With the slab claimed and the design confirmed, fabrication begins. We combine traditional joinery and utilizing stabilization techniques specifically suited for Alberta’s fluctuating climate so your table lasts for generations.

    • Progress Updates: You aren't left in the dark. We provide regular updates as your piece is built. We carefully refine and stabilize the slab to preserve its natural character, such as knots and Keeping the Live Edge intact

    • Finishes: We apply our premium, non-toxic, hardwax oil from a partner with over 60 years of manufacturing experience. This hand-applied finish protects the wood from the inside out while highlighting its deep, natural beauty.

    • White-Glove Delivery: For ALL of our projects, we personally deliver and install your piece to ensure your new functional work of art is placed exactly where it belongs.

 
 

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