#5 The Crazy Susan Table

At first glance, The Crazy Susan Table is a round walnut table—calm, grounded, beautifully grained. But at its center is a surprise: a flush‑mounted disc that spins with a smoothness that feels almost improbable. That motion is the result of a handmade bearing and strut assembly built specifically for this piece, tuned by hand until the rotation was just right. The removable center is part of the delight. There is a cleverness to the way it lifts free—no tools, no visible hardware, just an intuitive gesture that reveals the structure beneath. A lighthearted piece to add to the Design 100 Project portfolio where we see movement in wood again in this piece.
Design 100 Project

Details

Materials:

Walnut

Dimensions:

50" Diameter

Year Created:

2025

Serial Number:

D100P-005