Any comments or explanation as to why would be awesome !

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its 52cm high and the diametre of the table top is 80cm x 85cm in US numbers thats 20" High and the table top is roughly 32" x 33"

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A very wide spread of answers so far. That is really interesting that everyone has a different opinion. Maybe it has a lot to do with personal taste.

Thanks for all the votes

Depends on location. Live edge furniture wouldn't sell in my area...in the right area...$1500-2000.00?

Interesting Judy, Why wouldnt live edge furniture sell in your area? Your comment is really interesting.

You are right. However i needed an estimation of what people would value a handmade coffee table and felt a photo of a real product would help people visualise and understand. However you are right as a general analysis the flaw is that this is a specific design that is quite niche. However its clear that its handmade, natural and artisan so I guess that balances it out a little.

I wouldn't "fit" in style or size. Many of our Cape Cod homes just don't have the room to accommodate it; design tends to lean to beach style, fairly traditional decor or antique. Many come here to retire to their summer houses and bring what they had in Boston or CT.

One of my homes here was built in 1820. I doubt that table would even fit through the door. :>)

Move North to Maine, New Hampshire, VT...different story entirely. That piece would be showcased in someone's great room. New York loft? Yes. Perfect mixed up with industrial pieces.

I don't consider it a "flaw" at all. It is a lovely piece...just location specific. That will determine your marketing target, I would think.

Could you tell me the species of the tree? I know there has never been anything like that here. We are know for our gorgeous scrub pines...no table out of this one.

I personally like the piece although it's too "heavy" in appearance to work with my decor and by the measurements probably wouldn't work in my small condo.

However since schoolprojecthelp is interested in my 2 cents, the information makes it appear to be made of cypress wood. I'm aware that Cypress is a hardwood that is resistant to rotting and is popular in many outdoor uses because of that trait. Which is why there is concern in some groups about cypress mulch and the use of cypress in other things beginning to wipe out these beautiful trees. I think making it clear if the wood comes from a naturally downed tree (ie hurricane?) or from a sustainable source that replants trees to replace those used could make it more desirable for certain groups of consumers who are environmentally concerned.

Jessica, very good point. That is one reason bamboo products are so widely used.

Judy, Jessica,

Yes I completely agree, I am commited to only using wood from sustainable sources. Chile enjoys wonderful vast forests of vibrant wildlife and I wouldnt like to think that such a beautiful peice of nature was damaged. I go to extreme lengths to make sure this isnt the case.

As for the case of Chilean Cypress it is relatively abundant, at least here in Chile. The main threat is logging corporations that tear up native forest to plant profitable fast growing oregon pine and eucalyptus.These mono culture forests are not suitable for local wildlife.

Ironically this wood is used in a lot of mass produced products that we consume. The problem is not a uniquely chilean problem, in fact it is replicated the world over. In fact the chilean government is making considerable steps to improve the situation.

I have researched this subject so that I understand as best i can. Trees in general are classified as at risk under international guidlines. Given global warming and deforestation it is understandable. The wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrocedrus put the Chilean Cypress as Vulnerable. However the highest tree clasification possible is "least concern" . There doesnt exist a category for no threat. That is no belittling the argument merely stating the fact that out of the 6 levels of tree threat, Chilean Cypress is the 2nd least threatened.

However it is a pretty much moot point since all the wood we use is driftwood, recycled, reclaimed or obtained from natural felling such as tsunamis, earthquakes or weather.