NAKAMA | Walnut Slab Dining Table | Japanese-Modern-Inspired Trestle Style Solid Wood Base

from $5,990.00

BEFORE YOU ORDER

All of our designs are custom made-to-order. Please review our ’Custom Order Process’ and current lead times in the following link: https://www.mezworks.com/custom-order-process

SUMMARY

Nakama means “companion,” a fitting name for a piece intended to live alongside the people and spaces around it. The design also builds on the trestle structure we first explored with our Framework Table, taking that idea in a new direction.

The table is made from a single slab of salvaged Claro walnut, chosen for its rich color, marbled figure, and character throughout the wood. The straight-cut edges leave the natural movement of the grain visible across both the top and sides.

The trestle base uses simple timber joinery to create a strong, geometric structure beneath the slab. When selecting the components for the legs, we chose each pair as a bookmatch, positioning adjoining pieces so their grain mirrors one another. This brings a subtle sense of symmetry and continuity to the base, allowing the natural figure of the wood to become part of the structure itself. Bookmatching is especially meaningful in a piece like Nakama because it makes use of a relationship that already exists within the wood. Rather than treating each component as an isolated piece, the paired members reveal how the grain was connected before the timber was cut and shaped. The result is a base that feels both ordered and organic, with the mirrored figure creating visual balance while preserving the character and irregularity of the salvaged walnut.

SHIPPING / DELIVERY

Our furniture ships nationwide. Because every piece is unique, transit costs vary by destination and service level. Please contact us with your zip code for a custom carrier quote. Personal delivery is also available for select California and Northern Nevada orders.

ABOUT US

We are a husband + wife team, designing and building one-of-a-kind handcrafted furniture in South Lake Tahoe, California since 2011. You can read about our journey in the following link: https://www.mezworks.com/about

Size:

BEFORE YOU ORDER

All of our designs are custom made-to-order. Please review our ’Custom Order Process’ and current lead times in the following link: https://www.mezworks.com/custom-order-process

SUMMARY

SHIPPING / DELIVERY

ABOUT US

D I M E N S I O N S

SMALL | 5 ft + | 60" - 70"L x 30" - 48"W x 29.5"H | $5990 - $6990

MEDIUM | 6 ft+ | 72" - 82"L x 30" - 48"W x 29.5"H | $6990 - $7990

MED/LRG | 7 ft + | 84" - 94"L x 30" - 48"W x 29.5"H | $7990 - $8990

LARGE | 8 ft + | 96" - 106"L x 30" - 48"W x 29.5"H | $8990 - $9990

LRG/XL | 9 ft + | 108" - 120"L x 30" - 48"W x 29.5"H | $9990 - $15K+

XL - XXL | up to 14ft | 120"+ x 30" - 48"W x 29.5"H | please inquire for pricing

WOOD FINISH OPTIONS

ECO-FRIENDLY HARDWAX OIL FINISH | Our preferred finishing method and product, made from environmentally-friendly components for eco-conscious customers. Osmo Polyx Oil is derived from natural plant oils and waxes, providing a hard-wearing and protective surface that is resistant to common liquid spills. The finish maintains the natural look and feel of the wood, all while offering protection and durability.

Other wood finish options are available upon request including commercial grade finishes and outdoor finishes. Please visit our ‘Wood Finish Options’ page to review all available finishes.

SEATING AND TABLE SIZE GUIDELINES

C H O O S I N G T H E R I G H T S I Z E

For use as a dining or kitchen table, bar or conference table: If you are unsure of the exact dimensions your needs require, please consider the following basic guidelines:

Provide each guest 24-30 inches of space at the dining table (chairs range from apprx 16-20" and require at least 6" of space on each side to allow guests to seat comfortably)
Add an extra 12 inches at each end for those seated at the head and foot of the table
Allow for at least 36 inches between the dining table and any walls or other furniture

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SLAB PROCESS

W O R K I N G W I T H L I V E E D G E S L A B W O O D

Building slab furniture is an extensive process and there are many factors to consider. We cover everything with our clients from how the wood is sourced and sustainably salvaged, to the required drying process, to the criteria for picking out a slab, to the nature of the raw material, to the leveling process, to explaining and expanding on the occurrence of natural wood ‘movement’, and how to best maintain and upkeep the slab once finished.