Edward G. Livingston Unique Studio Craft "Archotypo" Dining Table, 1965

This substantial, one-of-a-kind dining table was designed and built by Oregon based architect turned craftsman Edward G. Livingston in 1965. The table is uniquely designed from top to bottom: the top is constructed of staved walnut and features a tapered knife edge, as well as two drop leaves which allow you to customize the surface size to your needs. The magnificent base is also constructed of staved walnut, and features two uniquely sculpted pedestals which appear to melt into a bone-shaped base—it truly looks like the table is melting into the floor. Additional features include lovely exposed joinery, two-tone accenting, and brass hardware. This piece is even more special due to how early it was created. Livingston started his Archotypo furniture studio in 1966, and so this table, built in 1965, pre-dates that inception. It is signed "Archotypo 65" to the underside of the base. In all our research, this is the only dining table we've come across, and given its tremendous size and scale, it was undoubtedly a very special commission. Additionally, the table could be used as an enormous console, with both leaves folded under. Addition information on the artist: Ed Livingston, exhibited at galleries and museums throughout California, Oregon and Washington, during the 1960s & 1970s. Archotypo furniture forms were featured among a select body of work representing “the best” of the Designer Craftsmen of the Bay Area, which included works by prominent artist’s Don Shoemaker, Wendell Castle, Art Carpenter, Sam Maloof, and Kay Sekimachi. Ed Livingston’s work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Dimensions: 90.5"W x 45"D x 29.75"H With both leaves folded under, the width is 26.25".