Melting monkeypod coffee table.

Melting monkeypod coffee table.

Check out those angles!

Check out those angles!

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Mango console table with slatted shelf.

Mango console table with slatted shelf.

Bow ties and patchwork on the Hawaiian mango slab top.

Bow ties and patchwork on the Hawaiian mango slab top.

Surrounded by vintage Hawaiian art and gorgeous furniture.

Surrounded by vintage Hawaiian art and gorgeous furniture.


Walnut and monkeypod side table with stainless steel edge pulls.

Walnut and monkeypod side table with stainless steel edge pulls.


Beautiful figured monkeypod was chosen for the drawer fronts.

Beautiful figured monkeypod was chosen for the drawer fronts.

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Live edge monkeypod coffee table with butterfly joints.

Live edge monkeypod coffee table with butterfly joints.

Spalted mango bowl sitting on a live edge monkeypod coffee table.

Spalted mango bowl sitting on a live edge monkeypod coffee table.

Clean lines on these side tables contrasting with the live edge coffee table.

Clean lines on these side tables contrasting with the live edge coffee table.


A monkeypod slab coffee table with incredible character. Paired with simple steel legs to match the organic modern aesthetic.

A monkeypod slab coffee table with incredible character. Paired with simple steel legs to match the organic modern aesthetic.

This monkeypod slab is just amazing. One of the most interesting slabs we’ve seen. Voids filled with black epoxy.

This monkeypod slab is just amazing. One of the most interesting slabs we’ve seen. Voids filled with black epoxy.

What do you see in the grain of this monkeypod slab? Jupiter?

What do you see in the grain of this monkeypod slab? Jupiter?


Table in lacquered white oak and a pink painted, staved base

Earpod slab coffee table. Black lacquered legs.

Mango bookmatched coffee table.


Figured koa slab console table. Oak lake inlay.

Figured koa slab console table. Oak lake inlay.

Figured koa slab console table. Oak lake inlay.

Figured koa slab console table. Oak lake inlay.

Figured koa slab console table. Oak lake inlay.

Figured koa slab console table. Oak lake inlay.



Mango live edge coffee table.

Mango live edge coffee table.


False kamani live edge slab coffee table top.

False kamani live edge slab coffee table top.

Bow tie (dutchmen) detail.

Bow tie (dutchmen) detail.

Mango Coffee Table with Drawer

Teardrop Monkeypod Coffee Table

Teardrop Monkeypod Coffee Table

Maple and Hawaiian mango night stands. The live edge crotch of the mango slab serves as a drawer pull, leaving the design clean and free from any distractions.

Maple and Hawaiian mango night stands. The live edge crotch of the mango slab serves as a drawer pull, leaving the design clean and free from any distractions.

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Closeup of the live edge drawer pull. Taking advantage of the mango slab’s natural features.

Closeup of the live edge drawer pull. Taking advantage of the mango slab’s natural features.

Mango drawer bottoms add a nice touch.

Mango drawer bottoms add a nice touch.

Cuban mahogany side table with a turned koa leg.

Cuban mahogany side table with a turned koa leg.

Waterfall edge on this table takes a long slab and folds it, creating continuous grain falling from the top down the leg.

Waterfall edge on this table takes a long slab and folds it, creating continuous grain falling from the top down the leg.

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Minimalist teak side table

Minimalist teak side table

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Kamani coffee table. This is a pretty special, unique slab.

Kamani coffee table. This is a pretty special, unique slab.

Monkeypod slab coffee table with Australian Blackwood and Hawaiian Koa base.

Monkeypod slab coffee table with Australian Blackwood and Hawaiian Koa base.

White oak and walnut bedside table.

White oak and walnut bedside table.

Mango coffee table stained ebony. Curly pommele legs with a midcentury design. Photo taken at Waimanalo Beach, about ten minutes away from the Rust & Root studio.

Mango coffee table stained ebony. Curly pommele legs with a midcentury design. Photo taken at Waimanalo Beach, about ten minutes away from the Rust & Root studio.

Monkeypod "cookie" coffee table. This slab is a cross-section of a monkeypod log that fell in Oahu's Waimea Valley. There are two small mango bow ties stitching a crack together, and tapered monkeypod legs for the base.

Monkeypod "cookie" coffee table. This slab is a cross-section of a monkeypod log that fell in Oahu's Waimea Valley. There are two small mango bow ties stitching a crack together, and tapered monkeypod legs for the base.

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Opiuma mixed with red oak and traditional joinery

Opiuma mixed with red oak and traditional joinery

Monkeypod, mango and Norfolk pine coffee table.

Monkeypod, mango and Norfolk pine coffee table.

Monkeypod coffee table with curly koa strip down the center. Classic tapered four leg base.

Monkeypod coffee table with curly koa strip down the center. Classic tapered four leg base.

Kamani coffee table. We didn’t flatten this slab because it wasn’t thick enough, so you can see the little bend on the straight edge.

Kamani coffee table. We didn’t flatten this slab because it wasn’t thick enough, so you can see the little bend on the straight edge.

Another monkeypod cookie coffee table. We love making these.

Another monkeypod cookie coffee table. We love making these.

White oak and walnut side table. Check out that tight fit on the inset drawer!

White oak and walnut side table. Check out that tight fit on the inset drawer!

Koa coffee table. Made with curly koa veneer top and solid koa legs.

Koa coffee table. Made with curly koa veneer top and solid koa legs.

Monkeypod live edge slab coffee table with walnut base. This coffee table is in use at the Hawaiian Islands Cafe in Waimanalo!

Monkeypod live edge slab coffee table with walnut base. This coffee table is in use at the Hawaiian Islands Cafe in Waimanalo!

Formosa koa live edge top with curly red koa stripe down the center. Monkeypod base.

Formosa koa live edge top with curly red koa stripe down the center. Monkeypod base.

Monkeypod coffee table with a custom base designed to fit the strange shape and keep the table stable. Shelves added for storage underneath!

Monkeypod coffee table with a custom base designed to fit the strange shape and keep the table stable. Shelves added for storage underneath!

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Classic simple monkeypod coffee table. Hint at a natural edge and slim tapered legs.

Classic simple monkeypod coffee table. Hint at a natural edge and slim tapered legs.

Monkeypod slab coffee table with metal hairpin legs.

Monkeypod slab coffee table with metal hairpin legs.

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