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Product Spotlight: Axel Dining Table

July, 2021

Axel Dining Table in Solid American Oak

The Axel solid American oak dining table is a bold, strong, sharp piece for discerning curators. This durable Mid-Century Modern inspired dining table is designed to last for decades with the right care. 

Make a statement with the unique X leg design and beveled table top that combine functionality and style. The Axel dining table blends statement angles with a smooth, velvety texture to create the perfect centerpiece. Absolutely no Veneered MDF has been used on this product so this piece is far stronger, heavier and of a much higher quality. Solid American Oak is relatively easy to repair should it get chipped or damaged, unlike a veneered surface. Real wood is more robust for wearing surfaces such as a table top, and the joints will withstand greater impacts or misuse. 

Oak Dining Table

Initial Concept

The concept for the Axel rectangular dining table was family - gathering around a beautiful piece of furniture to create memories, share stories and simply be together.  

As a father and son founding team, David and Adam Light understood the need to have a solid and yet unique looking dining table at which everyone eat, drink and be merry. The initial idea for the Axel dining table combines this need with their proud tradition of valuing the authenticity of materials to craft quality furniture, designed for living.  

Solid Oak Table

Sourcing of Materials

We work hard to ensure that we’re always producing sustainable furniture. For example, the solid American oak which makes up the Axel dining table  is sourced from American forests which embrace sustainable principles - meaning the wood is sustainably harvested, works to restore the ecosystem, implements a replanting process, undertakes consistent environmental monitoring, and respects the land rights of indigenous peoples.

We also use oak because it's hardy and it lasts - it has a natural strength which makes it ideal for the interior home environment. Unlike veneered furniture, there's less damage from wear and tear so you don't have to throw it out to replace it with something equally replaceable. 

Our solid wood furniture is a provider of carbon storage and therefore has a positive effect on the planet by containing carbon, and its regrowth in sustainable managed forests adds to the carbon emission reduction. 

By crafting our solid American oak furniture, such as the Axel dining table, from wood we are doing the best we can on the planet - making pieces that last through the generations and rejecting the tread of flat-pack, cheap, disposable, replaceable veneer furniture. 

Oak Dining Table

What to Furnish With

The Axel dining table works perfectly within a Scandinavian or Mid-Century Modern decor and with any of our Magnus dining chairs and sideboard. The sideboard provides additional storage while the dining chairs in natural wood, fabric or leather seats provide an opportunity to bring a pop of color into your dining space as well as additional comfort for those dinners and conversations that linger into the early hours.

The Magnus Sideboard offers additional storage, a room divider opportunity, a place to display treasured accessories, as well as versatility with clever reversible doors; there's an option of white and gray on one side or matching solid American oak on the other side. It channels movements from Scandinavian furniture and mid-century modern furniture that inspire calm, elegant spaces. The mid-century modern sideboard is made of high-quality American oak for durability and functionality. Easily keep everything in its place, with two sliding-door cabinets and three classic drawers. Bring the soft, warm tones and smooth texture of our solid oak furniture into your home and enjoy long-lasting, refined design.

The Magnus solid oak dining chair’s curved seat is built for ergonomic comfort, blending the relationship between soft curves and the clean lines with a refined elegance contributed by the angled legs. Enjoy relaxing for a few minutes longer than planned over morning coffee, or forget how quickly time passes over a meal with friends as the Magnus’s gentle, smooth design transports you to a tranquil space. Designed for effortless living, the soft, warm tones inspired by the timeless Scandinavian and Mid-century modern furniture movements will complement your home for decades to come.  Available in a natural solid oak wood seat, fabric seat or leather upholstered seat. 

Magnus Fabric Dining Chair

The Magnus fabric dining chair is available with 100% polyester fabric for durability and easy cleaning. We recommend vacuuming the fabric seat monthly and applying a fabric protective spray every three months.

Fabric seats are available in: 

  • Warm Gray - mid-tone gray with warm undertones in a tight weave
  • Midnight Blue - dark, rich blue color in a tight weave
  • Cement Gray - light gray with warm undertones in a tight weave
  • Sage Green - earthy, light green color in a tight medium weave

Magnus Leather Dining Chair

The Magnus leather upholstered dining chair adds a sophisticated element to your dining room or space.Should liquid be spilled on the leather, wipe off quickly. We recommend the use of a leather moisturizer each month.

Leather seats are available in: 

  • Black - top grain leather with smooth pebbled texture
  • Cream - warm white top grain leather. Avoid contact with unwashed overdyed new denim

Introduction to IconByDesign

IconByDesign is an Australian-designed, Scandinavian-inspired, mid century modern furniture company that has recently launched in the USA. We are a family business that focuses on crafting sustainable and eco-friendly pieces that are made from solid American wood at factory direct prices. 

All our products are always available at two prices. Customers can choose to select the ‘Buy Now’ option where the item is shipped from our California warehouse within 3 days. Alternatively, if you’re happy to wait a little longer and you’d like to save 20%, you can select our ‘Pre-Order’ option.

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