Stinson “S-Base” Walnut Table

Modern dining room with wooden table, beige chairs, and a contemporary sculptural centerpiece. Gold geometric chandelier hangs above, and a cabinet and decorative vase are visible in the background.
A modern dining room with a large wooden table, surrounded by eight patterned chairs, on a light-colored rug. Above, there are two unique gold pendant light fixtures. In the background, an open kitchen has beige cabinets, a marble backsplash, a central island with black barstools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a sink with flowers. A small Christmas tree is visible in the far left corner.
Modern dining room featuring a large wooden table, metallic decorative sculpture, illuminated geometric gold pendant light, and chairs with leather seats.

Designed and built entirely in-house by the Texas Urban Sawmill, this walnut dining table is a truly one-of-a-kind creation. From the custom-fabricated steel base to the 3″-thick solid walnut slab top, no other table like it exists anywhere in the world.

The full process—from design through fabrication and finishing—spanned more than six months, a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship behind the piece. Work of this caliber cannot be rushed, and the patience of our clients was a key factor in achieving its elegance and rare beauty.

The steel base, designed in collaboration with our clients and handbuilt by Devin Ginther, highlights his expertise as a metal fabricator & design engineer. With over 30 years of MIG and TIG welding experience—honed originally on custom Jeeps and hot rods—Devin applied his skills to create a refined architectural form.

The tabletop was crafted from a single old-growth black walnut tree over 70″ in diameter—the largest live-edge slab ever used by Texas Urban Sawmill. Jesse Mahoney oversaw the selection, design, and finishing, highlighting the subtle beauty of the wood’s natural wane and eye-opening character. Walnut trees of this size are exceptionally rare, especially in Texas, and this remarkable slab was sourced from Oregon.

It all began with a massive old-growth black walnut slab from Oregon. Harvested from a 300-year-old tree over 70 inches in diameter, this 3-inch-thick slab was carefully kiln-dried to preserve its character and stability.

It all began with a massive old-growth black walnut slab from Oregon. Harvested from a 300-year-old tree over 70 inches in diameter, this 3-inch-thick slab was carefully kiln-dried to preserve its character and stability.

The base design was inspired by our client’s last name, making it truly personal. Fabricated entirely in-house, from bending the steel to precise TIG and MIG welding, the base took about three months to complete. Its 13 steel components are seamlessl

The base design was inspired by our client’s last name, making it truly personal. Fabricated entirely in-house, from bending the steel to precise TIG and MIG welding, the base took about three months to complete. Its 13 steel components are seamlessly integrated into a striking sculpture.

Extra care and attention went into the final finish of the walnut. Jesse Mahoney worked to maximize the rich color tones while highlighting the dramatic figure and unique character of this rare grain. You can also see the precision recess for the bas

Extra care and attention went into the final finish of the walnut. Jesse Mahoney worked to maximize the rich color tones while highlighting the dramatic figure and unique character of this rare grain. You can also see the precision recess for the base top mount, which sits flush with the underside of the tabletop.

Given the high cost of bronze electro-plating, our clients chose a custom-painted base, perfectly color-matched to the fixtures in their new home. The base was professionally finished by a custom hot-rod paint shop, providing a superior, durable alte

Given the high cost of bronze electro-plating, our clients chose a custom-painted base, perfectly color-matched to the fixtures in their new home. The base was professionally finished by a custom hot-rod paint shop, providing a superior, durable alternative to industrial powder coating. This is an epoxy base coat after the initial "body" work was complete.

The lead designers at Texas Urban Sawmill set out to create a base that was truly one-of-a-kind, unlike anything else in the world. They combined the modern aesthetic of a handcrafted steel structure with the warmth of a solid 3-inch walnut slab, sha

The lead designers at Texas Urban Sawmill set out to create a base that was truly one-of-a-kind, unlike anything else in the world. They combined the modern aesthetic of a handcrafted steel structure with the warmth of a solid 3-inch walnut slab, shaped with custom tooling to achieve a distinctive and elegant edge profile.

The base is a work of art in its own right—a handcrafted sculpture that showcases the meticulous attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship of Texas Urban Sawmill. Its beauty stands alone, commanding admiration from every angle. The base was

The base is a work of art in its own right—a handcrafted sculpture that showcases the meticulous attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship of Texas Urban Sawmill. Its beauty stands alone, commanding admiration from every angle. The base was primed with a 2-part epoxy, received 2 color matched coats and a final satin-matte clear coat.

Installing this dining table in the newly constructed home took nearly three hours. The base alone weighs over 500 lbs, and combined with the solid 3-inch walnut top, the finished table tips the scales at approximately 800 lbs!

Installing this dining table in the newly constructed home took nearly three hours. The base alone weighs over 500 lbs, and combined with the solid 3-inch walnut top, the finished table tips the scales at approximately 800 lbs!

Behold the breathtaking fiddleback figuring that flows across the entire surface of this walnut slab. Coveted for its rare, shimmering chatoyance, fiddleback embodies luxury and precision, revered in the gunstock industry and beyond for its unparalle

Behold the breathtaking fiddleback figuring that flows across the entire surface of this walnut slab. Coveted for its rare, shimmering chatoyance, fiddleback embodies luxury and precision, revered in the gunstock industry and beyond for its unparalleled beauty.

Such a beautiful home, filled with wonderful people. We are truly honored to work with such special clients, and the entire Texas Urban Sawmill team is deeply grateful for their trust and the opportunity to create a generational work of functional ar

Such a beautiful home, filled with wonderful people. We are truly honored to work with such special clients, and the entire Texas Urban Sawmill team is deeply grateful for their trust and the opportunity to create a generational work of functional art. Thank you, Stinson family!