© Phases Africa Entrance Tree Root Table Base 700H x 1000 x 1300mm – Matzeri Wood, African Hardwood
Phases Africa is dedicated to the use of sustainably sourced wood in crafting their unique tree root table bases. In a conscious effort to uphold environmental responsibility, the company’s team of skilled woodworkers ventures into the African bush, carefully selecting fallen hardwood trees.
Tree Root Table Base African Hardwood, Matzeri Wood – © Phases Africa
These trees, often discovered along rivers and natural springs, yield extraordinary root systems that become the focal point of Phases Africa’s distinctive furniture. A captivating natural phenomenon, known as inosculation, manifests when the roots of two trees of the same species grow together. The Materi African hardwood tree, showcased in this post, beautifully exemplifies this interconnected growth.
Tree roots used as Dining Room Table Bases – African Hardwood – © Phases Africa
Venturing into the realm of Venda folklore adds an extra layer of intrigue to these tree roots. According to local tales, the roots of a Matzeri tree are believed to be inhabited by water sprites. In the sacred forest, Thathe Vondo, one can almost glimpse traces of these mystical beings, as the thin veil between reality and folklore unfolds in an extensive narrative.
© Phases Africa Hardwood Matzeri Tree Root Table Base 1300 x 1000 x 450 H Coffee Table – Matzeri Wood
Before undergoing the meticulous process of trimming and finishing, the particular root highlighted in this post boasted an impressive diameter of more than 3 meters, accompanied by a perpendicular trunk. The estimated age of this tree, which met its end around 60 years ago, traces back to the upper catchment area of the Letaba River. Its journey culminated with the force of floods, ultimately contributing to the rich and storied history encapsulated in each Phases Africa tree root table base.
Matzeri African Hardwood Tree Root Table Base – Coffee Table 1000 x 1300 x 450 H – © Phases Africa
Cleaning the Tree Root Table Base – before it is trimmed to size. African Hardwood Table Bases – © Phases Africa