River collection: Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

Washington-based furniture maker Greg Klassen has created the River Collection, a series of unique reclaimed wood tables embedded with hand-cut glass pieces that evoke rivers and lakes.

On his website, Klassen notes: ‘My pieces are handmade, in the truest sense of the word. I make one piece at a time and give it my full attention, starting with a tree and ending up with functional art. I love the idea of taking a discarded tree and giving in new life. I think the natural world is beautiful, and I love what I do.

Several tables are available through his shop.

Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen

River collection Wood Furniture embedded with Glass Rivers by Greg Klassen