All I can think is...ack...my Riedel wine glasses...

Cool table. Any info on the amazing bird on the wall?

I would like to know about the bird on the wall as well!

i could see it IF and only IF it were sanded very well such that my guests would leave with splinters or pulls in the clothing or red wine on themselves because the planks were unevent. on second thought - that might take away from the look but since i'm a function girl, i'll pass.

- CRAVE the bird.

oop would *not* leave with...

I love that bird. Looks like it's a montage made out of photographs.

Where did that bird come from??

I only care about the bird

Please help me to find out about that bird too!
I'd be afraid that guests would get splinters from the table, but I guess that could be corrected by a table cloth.

but I love the bird!

Is anyone hating the "new" ReadyMade as much as I am? I still have a subscription that is winding down...

And yes, the bird is gorgeous, as were the other "murals" included with that article/photoshoot.

The table's alright. I like the idea of using recycled wood but I'm not crazy about all the spaces and holes in the top of the table. The article also says that you can use lumber purchased from the lumberyard instead of wood pallets.

I would have to make it so that all the boards on the top were uniform and even, without all those weird spaces.

And like Creative Type said, it would have to be sanded. And poly'd.

As an indoor table, I'm lukewarm about it in any setting other than the one shown above. But as an outdoor table? Awesome!

I really love this idea! Of course, sanding would be necessary but I think it'd make a really cute albeit casual table.

I agree with everyone else. The table? Eh. The bird? AMAZING.

re: the bird

I have no idea when it came from BUT, if you're up for a DIY idea... it seems like it's a hi-res, pretty landscape photo, overlaid by a transparent image of a bird, printed on a kick-ass printer, carefully cut out, and pasted on the wall.

might become my weekend project, I'll post my progress if anyone is interested.

*where it came from. or when for that matter.

I think I will make this for my outdoors, not my indoors.

The bird...I must have it

i need that bird in my life. didn't the mag credit the art?

Please let us know how your project goes, highcotton! What a great idea to just make it yourself!

A great example of bad design, thank you! That rough/uneven "dining" suface makes me cringe. Nice bird.

Good idea poorly executed. Thanks for the inspiration, though! My husband and I have been scheming to build a table of our own since it has proved nearly impossible to find one that seats 8 (and suits our tastes) with a price tag that doesn't make my blood boil.

The bird picture IS AWESOME. the DIY sounds too complicated. Pls someone post who did it and where can I get it!

Hi folks! Thanks for all the comments. The table is definitely meant for outside use and was intended to be something you wouldn't have to worry too much about and something that could be done affordably. As one commenter mentioned you could also make the table with new wood but if you take the used pallet route, it's all a matter of keeping your eye out for pallets with the least amount of damage etc.

As for the bird, we worked with illustrator Mark Weaver. Mark created all the illustrations for us in that section and then we blew them up to large scale to give the impression of being outdoors even though everything was shot indoors. It appears Mark's web page is down, but take a look at his facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Weaver-Design/58803336117

And, if you have any other questions or thoughts about the table or anything else, don't hesitate to get in touch via twitter (@readymadetweets) or facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/readymadeonline?ref=ts). Thanks for your interest!

- Andrew Wagner
ReadyMade

Well I think it turned out great. Not the most clever thing I've seen on here, but it's a great idea.

The bird was probably photo shopped onto the wall for aesthetic purposes if this is from a magazine. Or not.

I think we all agree that the bird steals the show. AT: can you provide any info on it?

The bird is the word...

I just wonder where these pallets come from that people use for projects like this. I receive freight at my job and see a lot of pallets. They're all always partly broken, absolutely filthy, and super rough. Like so rough that you couldn't just sand them. More like you'd have to run them through a planer before you could consider building with them.

Also, just so you know, pallets are used again and again (as pallets). Our freight company picks ours up about once a week. Those pallets you see "abandoned" outside malls and stores are probably not so "abandoned", just waiting to be picked up.

Good work on the Mark Weaver-esque re- the bird Jess you were spot on!

LLOOOOOVE the Bird

From Wikipedia: "Discarded wooden pallets should not be used for fire wood or crafts unless it has been determined that the wood in these pallets has not been treated with wood preservatives, fungicides and/or pesticides. Various pyrethrins and propiconazole are common treatments for wooden pallets. In addition, imported palletized goods are routinely fumigated with highly toxic pesticides such as methyl bromide. During use, harmful materials or chemicals also may spill on the pallet wood and be absorbed. "

Not something I would want to eat off of or rest my silverware on.

-Girlmonk- You beat me to it! I was just about to post about the chemicals that are sprayed on wood pallets.

must have the bird..... NEEED it

Thanks Andrew for the additional info about the bird. Let Mark know that he has a bunch of people ready to put those on their walls if he wants to start selling them. And I would definitely be one of them!

OMG, that bird is incredible. Wow, I love it! :)

Also, I do like the *idea* of the table, like those long narrow benches with wooden slats that also work as tables for kids...

I think this is very cool, and we are making plans to make it. I have seen people reuse old pieces of painted barn wood, sand it down, and make some amazing things with it. I love it. A dirty old pallet does not scare me.

OMG, shut up about the bird. I think the table design is great and Ms. Jen Turner has a very resourceful idea that I plan on stealing for my own interior dining room table. Yeah that's right I said, "interior". What I need now is a bench or chair design made from other pallets to go with the table. Don't leave me hanging Jen!

emmelemm - hating the new readymade as well... found any good substitutions yet?

The bird is by MARK WEAVER, the link to his website is: http://mrkwvr.com/#1079785/ReadyMade-Magazine