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Black walnut · Continuous grain

Walnut Waterfall

The grain carries the eye across the top and down the sides.

Behind the piece

The idea, in the making.

Studio

Berklan Design · Englewood, Colorado

Creator & maker

Burke Backman

A waterfall profile gives this black walnut coffee table a strong, simple presence. The continuous grain becomes the central design feature, connecting the top and sides into one flowing form.

The dark walnut and substantial proportions create an anchor for the living space while leaving the material itself in focus.

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