My client came to me with this great antique Chinese wash basin they scored in a local antique store. He wanted to use it as the centerpiece for a coffee table and so needed a metal stand that would elegantly support the glass and basin without distracting from the simple beauty of the basin. … After making templates, the steel was hand-rolled to match the curve of the basin. then it was cut & welded together. Then the raw steel is degreased and meticulously cleaned in preparation for the blackening patina process. The finish is sealed with a coat of hard wax. The top is 3/8" tempered with a rounded pencil polish.

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