#kitchentable

Dylan looking at his reflection

Let’s explore why solid wood works in every corner of the home:

Solid wood dining tables, benches, and sideboards offer a grounded focal point for family meals and gatherings. Whether you prefer oak’s golden tone or the deep richness of walnut, real wood surfaces handle daily use with grace. And with the right finish, they age beautifully — gaining character, not wear.

A hardwood bed frame, dresser, or nightstand brings both peace and presence to the most personal room in your home. You’ll notice the quiet strength of solid joinery, the gentle weight of real wood drawers, and the soft texture that makes even storage feel luxurious.

This is the first impression of your home — and solid wood consoles, shoe cabinets, or coat stands make that impression count. They hold structure, stay upright, and add natural beauty to a space that often gets overlooked.

Coffee tables, media consoles, bookshelves, or accent chairs in real wood ground the space with warmth and intention. These are not trend-based pieces. They’re timeless and substantial, pairing easily with linen, leather, or metal.

A solid wood desk and storage cabinet add both professionalism and calm. The strength and weight of natural materials improve focus — while also giving you a workspace that feels like part of the home, not just a corner to work in.

Solid wood is also a smart choice for kids. It’s free from synthetic fumes, built to last through years of growth, and easy to clean and maintain. Storage cabinets, bookshelves, and study tables in real wood add a quiet sense of order to a playful space.

The kitchen can be both a sanctuary and a battleground for women, as explored by Carrie Mae Weems in her photography series entitled “Kitchen Table Series.”

“These [works] (“Kitchen Table Series”) were made at a moment when—as a result of theory—a woman didn’t know how to construct an image of herself….. There was a fear on the part of visual artists to take control of our bodies, our sexuality. I was trying to respond to a number of issues: woman’s subjectivity, woman’s capacity to revel in her body, and woman’s construction of herself, and her own image.” - Carrie Mae Weems from a phone interview with Dana-Friis-Hansen, February 6, 1996.

Born in 1953 in Portland, Oregon, Carrie Mae Weems is one of the most influential contemporary American artists. In her work, Weems has investigated a variety of themes, including family relationships, cultural identity, sexism, class, political systems, and the consequences of power. Her “Kitchen Table Series” employs visual performance and staged scenes to explore female identity, experiences, and relationships in a space traditionally considered a feminine domain, the kitchen. In addition to casting herself as one of the characters, Weems produced this body of work in her own kitchen.

Image: Front cover, showing a detail from “Untitled (Woman standing alone), 1990.