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Riveted Metal Coffee Table by Wisteria

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So, we know we're supposed to DIY this with a warehouse pallet and pulley wheels or something. But this riveted metal coffee table would be a standout in the middle of a wood floor, for a French chic look without the namby-pamby.
 
 

Oooh, but it's not cheap. See for yourself here.

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Um - No.

posted by bepsf on August 8th 2008 at 1:33pm
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This design is trying WAY too hard. No.

posted by kellylc on August 8th 2008 at 2:00pm
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Frech? French? Fresh? Freak?

posted by Palmetto on August 8th 2008 at 2:34pm
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LOL it's reminds me of the trailers that carnies drag the rides on.

posted by aladywhoknows on August 8th 2008 at 2:51pm
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Well, it's definitely not "namby-pamby."

But it is fuggly-wuggly.

posted by modtramp on August 8th 2008 at 2:57pm
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This definitely reminds me of the tables cadavers are laid on for dissection.

Since I'm in the medical field this is awkwardly appealing to me, but I'm sure it would freak my guests out. lol.

posted by nerli315 on August 8th 2008 at 3:20pm
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That would be perfect if you wanted to redecorate in Early Jules Verne.

posted by btoddster on August 8th 2008 at 3:20pm
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Does a Frankenstein's monster come with this table?

posted by myyyyyywayyyyyy on August 8th 2008 at 4:08pm
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Frech???

posted by laura in la on August 8th 2008 at 6:15pm
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This table is repulsive. It is very extreme, but only in an ugly way.

posted by sar3j on August 8th 2008 at 6:38pm
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I can't decide if the prose is worse than the object. [Are] you really supposed to DIY? What about this is Frech (sic)? I find it increasingly hard to believe you have any taste or know what you're talking about ever.

posted by K T G on August 9th 2008 at 3:25am
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Warehouse pallets? Pulley wheels? "or something"? This post says DUH.

posted by K T G on August 9th 2008 at 3:29am
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It broke the ugly stick.

posted by click212 on August 9th 2008 at 4:37am
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Perfect, myyyyyywayyyyyy. It's Frankenstein; and not even Young Frankenstein, which would suggest a sense of humor or Duchamp-y silliness. I hate to imagine what other decor you'd need to make this piece seem attractive. "It's great--we'll put it next to the iron maiden."

If AT wants something different for that loft in the Meatpacking District, just get a steel truck bed toolbox and bolt a few wheels on the bottom.
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Delta/delta_pro_series_truck_toolboxes.htm

posted by Thad on August 9th 2008 at 4:53am
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Yes, I agree, completely ugly! I like industrial-ish stuff, but the rivets turn me WAY off on this.

posted by dharmabum on August 9th 2008 at 6:46am
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Fixed typo...

posted by leslie on August 9th 2008 at 7:07am
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If by "standout" you mean "eyesore," then yes.

posted by RQinGeorgia on August 9th 2008 at 11:41am
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yikes. haunted house prop?

posted by Viva Idea on August 9th 2008 at 2:56pm
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Nothing beats relaxing on the sofa after a long day and putting your feet up on some steel rivets.

posted by superflyguy on August 9th 2008 at 4:46pm
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The only beauty part is the name of the maker "Wisteria." Talk about a lack of sensibility.

posted by click212 on August 10th 2008 at 10:34am
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Ah – this look is soo vintage lower Haight street circa 1987 – the only thing missing is a stack of Skinny Puppy records (vinyl), a Z-Gallery candelabra and a PVC rubber couch. Um. Simply horrible.

posted by Novabass on August 11th 2008 at 7:47am
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Why does it have wheels?

posted by Snugglitas on August 11th 2008 at 7:49am
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Novabass, having lived on Haight at Steiner in 1987, I absolutely concur! There would also have been lots of decapitated baby doll head "art."

posted by myyyyyywayyyyyy on August 11th 2008 at 2:53pm
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"It's great--we'll put it next to the iron maiden."

Bahahahahahaha!

It is a little....Ozzy.

posted by Avinony on September 5th 2008 at 10:24am
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Regretfully, I have to disagree with all negative comments. This riveted metal coffee table is a "Design" master piece, placed in a loft situation it would be an outstanding addition to any modern decor. It is unfortunate, this coffee table is not available on the Wisteria website...but I will continue checking in, just in case it is revived and I have an opportunity to purchase same....

posted by Countessa on January 22nd 2009 at 4:30pm
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