For this table, I had a fixed central axis, around which I placed various templates to build up different spiral arrangements. Eventually I decided on this oak and black bean version. Each piece is offset by a fixed number of degrees, which results in a uniform spiral, rising from the base to the top. The tip of each component is made from black bean, inserted into the oak, and shaped to a point. I had been given a batten of this rare wood, which comes from Australia, by an old cabinetmaker. I thought the wonderful coffee colour of the black bean contrasted beautifully with the honey tones of the oak.