Day Console Table
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Our Day Console Table is a testament to refined craftsmanship. Made from 100% solid mango wood with an oak finish, its unique U-shaped base design creates a sculptural and contemporary look, perfectly balancing aesthetics and stability. The smooth tabletop provides ample space for displaying decor, making it a functional and stylish addition to entryways, living rooms, or dining areas. Embodying our sustainable principles, the eco-friendly mango wood is known for its durability and beautiful wood grain. Mango wood is a renewable resource that promotes environmental stewardship. The natural oak finish is also achieved through eco-conscious methods, minimizing environmental impact and supporting responsible sourcing. Made by hand in India, the piece comes fully assembled. An effortless complement to a variety of spaces including entryways, living rooms, and dining areas, the table provides a contemporary and sculptural presence, meticulously balancing visual allure with stability. Add a sophisticated touch to the decor of your home with the Day Console Table.
Editors' Note
Named for Thomas Day, a free African American living in antebellum North Carolina, Day is remembered as one of the founding fathers of the North Carolina furniture industry. Thomas Day was born in 1801 in Dinwiddie County, southern Virginia to Mourning Stewart Day and John Day Sr, both free, land-owning African Americans. His mother's family, the Stewarts were prominent and wealthy Black Virginians, including Thomas' namesake, his maternal grandfather, Dr. Thomas Stewart. Himself a respected artisan, John Sr. taught the craft of cabinetmaking to his sons Thomas and John Jr. The elder brother, John Jr. would eventually leave the profession to become a baptist minister and missionary, relocating his family to the then emerging colonial nation of Liberia in 1830. Before that, however he and Thomas likely began their foray into furniture-making together. By 1820, Thomas was living with his family in Warren County, North Carolina. In 1821, at 20 years old he moved to Hillsborough, North Carolina, establishing his first "stand," advertising fine furnishing made in mahogany and walnut. In the decades that followed, Day became perhaps the single most successful artisan in the south, irrespective of race. He was commissioned to furnish the interior woodwork for one of the original buildings at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as work for two North Carolina governors. His work eventually became considered a defining mark of status for wealthy, southern plantation owners. Particularly famous for his bentwood furnishings and architectural flourishes, Day combined African aesthetics and a mix of Gothic, Greek Revival, and rococo influences in the curved forms that he employed, creating a style that was uniquely African American. At the height of his success, Day owned the largest furniture business in North Carolina, which he operated from the expansive Union Tavern building, which he purchased in 1848 to serve as his home and workshop. Today the space is preserved as a historical landmark and museum. In addition to his towering success, recent scholarship around Day indicates his dedication to the abolitionist causes and the dangers he faced to support it. In the summer of 1835 he is known to have travelled to Philadelphia to attend the Fifth Annual Convention for the Improvement of Free People of Colour in the United States. Like all African Americans, Day's position was always precarious, despite his success. His safety and that of his family and business depended on his ability to gain the trust of white people in his community. This he did, receiving a vote of confidence in 1830 from Romulus Saunders, then North Carolina’s Attorney General, as someone on whom those in authority could "rely," due to his status as an owner of a business, land and enslaved people. This, together with the likelihood of being captured and forced into bondage himself while traveling, regardless of his status as a freeman, made it all the more dangerous for Day to appear as a delegate to the 1835 conference, as attested by a newspaper of the time. Even moreso should those who trusted him at home have become aware of his presence there. As a delegate to the proceedings he conferred and even boarded with other dignitaries including orator, Charles Lenox Remond, future Liberian president, Joseph Jenkins Roberts (a close friend of his brother's), and William Whipper, a Pennsylvania lumber merchant ranked among the wealthiest of America's free people of color at the time. While today, the pews Day built still stand in the Milton Presbyterian Church that he attended and his works can also be seen at the North Carolina Museum of History, exploration of his role and commitment to the work of moving America past slavery and toward equality continues on.
Details
Our Day Console Table is a testament to refined craftsmanship. Made from 100% solid mango wood with an oak finish, its unique U-shaped base design creates a sculptural and contemporary look, perfectly balancing aesthetics and stability. The smooth tabletop provides ample space for displaying decor, making it a functional and stylish addition to entryways, living rooms, or dining areas. Embodying our sustainable principles, the eco-friendly mango wood is known for its durability and beautiful wood grain. Mango wood is a renewable resource that promotes environmental stewardship. The natural oak finish is also achieved through eco-conscious methods, minimizing environmental impact and supporting responsible sourcing. Made by hand in India, the piece comes fully assembled. An effortless complement to a variety of spaces including entryways, living rooms, and dining areas, the table provides a contemporary and sculptural presence, meticulously balancing visual allure with stability. Add a sophisticated touch to the decor of your home with the Day Console Table.
Editors' Note
Named for Thomas Day, a free African American living in antebellum North Carolina, Day is remembered as one of the founding fathers of the North Carolina furniture industry. Thomas Day was born in 1801 in Dinwiddie County, southern Virginia to Mourning Stewart Day and John Day Sr, both free, land-owning African Americans. His mother's family, the Stewarts were prominent and wealthy Black Virginians, including Thomas' namesake, his maternal grandfather, Dr. Thomas Stewart. Himself a respected artisan, John Sr. taught the craft of cabinetmaking to his sons Thomas and John Jr. The elder brother, John Jr. would eventually leave the profession to become a baptist minister and missionary, relocating his family to the then emerging colonial nation of Liberia in 1830. Before that, however he and Thomas likely began their foray into furniture-making together. By 1820, Thomas was living with his family in Warren County, North Carolina. In 1821, at 20 years old he moved to Hillsborough, North Carolina, establishing his first "stand," advertising fine furnishing made in mahogany and walnut. In the decades that followed, Day became perhaps the single most successful artisan in the south, irrespective of race. He was commissioned to furnish the interior woodwork for one of the original buildings at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as work for two North Carolina governors. His work eventually became considered a defining mark of status for wealthy, southern plantation owners. Particularly famous for his bentwood furnishings and architectural flourishes, Day combined African aesthetics and a mix of Gothic, Greek Revival, and rococo influences in the curved forms that he employed, creating a style that was uniquely African American. At the height of his success, Day owned the largest furniture business in North Carolina, which he operated from the expansive Union Tavern building, which he purchased in 1848 to serve as his home and workshop. Today the space is preserved as a historical landmark and museum. In addition to his towering success, recent scholarship around Day indicates his dedication to the abolitionist causes and the dangers he faced to support it. In the summer of 1835 he is known to have travelled to Philadelphia to attend the Fifth Annual Convention for the Improvement of Free People of Colour in the United States. Like all African Americans, Day's position was always precarious, despite his success. His safety and that of his family and business depended on his ability to gain the trust of white people in his community. This he did, receiving a vote of confidence in 1830 from Romulus Saunders, then North Carolina’s Attorney General, as someone on whom those in authority could "rely," due to his status as an owner of a business, land and enslaved people. This, together with the likelihood of being captured and forced into bondage himself while traveling, regardless of his status as a freeman, made it all the more dangerous for Day to appear as a delegate to the 1835 conference, as attested by a newspaper of the time. Even moreso should those who trusted him at home have become aware of his presence there. As a delegate to the proceedings he conferred and even boarded with other dignitaries including orator, Charles Lenox Remond, future Liberian president, Joseph Jenkins Roberts (a close friend of his brother's), and William Whipper, a Pennsylvania lumber merchant ranked among the wealthiest of America's free people of color at the time. While today, the pews Day built still stand in the Milton Presbyterian Church that he attended and his works can also be seen at the North Carolina Museum of History, exploration of his role and commitment to the work of moving America past slavery and toward equality continues on.
Details
Our Day Console Table is a testament to refined craftsmanship. Made from 100% solid mango wood with an oak finish, its unique U-shaped base design creates a sculptural and contemporary look, perfectly balancing aesthetics and stability. The smooth tabletop provides ample space for displaying decor, making it a functional and stylish addition to entryways, living rooms, or dining areas. Embodying our sustainable principles, the eco-friendly mango wood is known for its durability and beautiful wood grain. Mango wood is a renewable resource that promotes environmental stewardship. The natural oak finish is also achieved through eco-conscious methods, minimizing environmental impact and supporting responsible sourcing. Made by hand in India, the piece comes fully assembled. An effortless complement to a variety of spaces including entryways, living rooms, and dining areas, the table provides a contemporary and sculptural presence, meticulously balancing visual allure with stability. Add a sophisticated touch to the decor of your home with the Day Console Table.
Editors' Note
Named for Thomas Day, a free African American living in antebellum North Carolina, Day is remembered as one of the founding fathers of the North Carolina furniture industry. Thomas Day was born in 1801 in Dinwiddie County, southern Virginia to Mourning Stewart Day and John Day Sr, both free, land-owning African Americans. His mother's family, the Stewarts were prominent and wealthy Black Virginians, including Thomas' namesake, his maternal grandfather, Dr. Thomas Stewart. Himself a respected artisan, John Sr. taught the craft of cabinetmaking to his sons Thomas and John Jr. The elder brother, John Jr. would eventually leave the profession to become a baptist minister and missionary, relocating his family to the then emerging colonial nation of Liberia in 1830. Before that, however he and Thomas likely began their foray into furniture-making together. By 1820, Thomas was living with his family in Warren County, North Carolina. In 1821, at 20 years old he moved to Hillsborough, North Carolina, establishing his first "stand," advertising fine furnishing made in mahogany and walnut. In the decades that followed, Day became perhaps the single most successful artisan in the south, irrespective of race. He was commissioned to furnish the interior woodwork for one of the original buildings at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as work for two North Carolina governors. His work eventually became considered a defining mark of status for wealthy, southern plantation owners. Particularly famous for his bentwood furnishings and architectural flourishes, Day combined African aesthetics and a mix of Gothic, Greek Revival, and rococo influences in the curved forms that he employed, creating a style that was uniquely African American. At the height of his success, Day owned the largest furniture business in North Carolina, which he operated from the expansive Union Tavern building, which he purchased in 1848 to serve as his home and workshop. Today the space is preserved as a historical landmark and museum. In addition to his towering success, recent scholarship around Day indicates his dedication to the abolitionist causes and the dangers he faced to support it. In the summer of 1835 he is known to have travelled to Philadelphia to attend the Fifth Annual Convention for the Improvement of Free People of Colour in the United States. Like all African Americans, Day's position was always precarious, despite his success. His safety and that of his family and business depended on his ability to gain the trust of white people in his community. This he did, receiving a vote of confidence in 1830 from Romulus Saunders, then North Carolina’s Attorney General, as someone on whom those in authority could "rely," due to his status as an owner of a business, land and enslaved people. This, together with the likelihood of being captured and forced into bondage himself while traveling, regardless of his status as a freeman, made it all the more dangerous for Day to appear as a delegate to the 1835 conference, as attested by a newspaper of the time. Even moreso should those who trusted him at home have become aware of his presence there. As a delegate to the proceedings he conferred and even boarded with other dignitaries including orator, Charles Lenox Remond, future Liberian president, Joseph Jenkins Roberts (a close friend of his brother's), and William Whipper, a Pennsylvania lumber merchant ranked among the wealthiest of America's free people of color at the time. While today, the pews Day built still stand in the Milton Presbyterian Church that he attended and his works can also be seen at the North Carolina Museum of History, exploration of his role and commitment to the work of moving America past slavery and toward equality continues on.
Additional Details
Console table
Color: Oak
Material: Mango Wood
Height: 31.5”
Length: 11.8”
Width: 35.4”
Weight: 48.5 lbs
Handmade in India
No assembly required
Made to order
Ships worldwide in 12–16 weeks
