Artist: Michael O’Brien
The design of the Orchid Table had only two requirements, an oval top and casters on each leg. My job was to create a table of pleasing form and balance. I did not want the table to portray a particular style such as southwest or art deco. I had reached the point where the top, legs and stretcher had been designed with placement and species of veneer decided. However, there was something missing – it needed some excitement. It hit me, “NOTCHES, that’s it!”