Seattle based product designer Jeff Skierka is somewhat obsessed with woodworking, though this is a good thing. Skierka runs Jeff Skierka Designs from his compact workshop, producing functional and innovative objects by hand. One of his prototype products that we love here at surface tension is this Mixtape Table.

The coffee table is a complete 12:1 scaled replica of the cassette tape from yesteryear. Those fortunate enough to remember the humble audio device will no doubt appreciate the attention to detail that has gone into this table. This particular prototype is made from reclaimed maple, walnut, and lucite materials. To top it off, this table is totally reversible, which means it can be flipped over from A side to B side.

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As you are probably aware by now the guys here have an unhealthy obsession with coffee tables and we always get very excited when we stumble across a new design. We love the idea of coming home after a long, hard day at the office, and resting your feet on the Enterprise NCC-1701-C.

This Enterprising coffee table was created by artist Barry Shields, it is made from ash, poplar and cherry wood. It took a month to complete and features a glass top that makes it look like it is in motion, with a base that portrays the ship in orbit over a planet. It will set you back £2,018.75 before shipping—but you can’t put a price on endless jokes about the warp factor of your living room.

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