The Tweet Accent Table brings a touch of playful elegance to any room. Crafted from brass and iron, this sculptural piece features an inset glass top and a charming decorative bird perched at the corner, detailed with iridescent paua shell inlay that catches the light beautifully. Its whimsical design adds personality without sacrificing sophistication, making it a standout accent in both classic and eclectic interiors.
The slender silhouette and artistic base make it an ideal companion beside your favorite chair, offering just enough surface for a drink, book, or small decorative object. This table doubles as functional furniture and a conversation‑starting piece of art.
Suggested uses • As a whimsical drink table beside a reading chair or sofa • As a sculptural accent in a hallway, bedroom, or sunroom • Perfect for displaying a candle, small vase, or treasured keepsake • Adds charm and character to traditional, eclectic, or nature‑inspired spaces • Ideal for creating a layered, collected look in a curated vignette
Details Brass and iron construction Inset glass top Decorative brass bird with paua shell inlay
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LOST WAX CASTING From its inception, the technique of lost wax casting has remained the preferred process of jewelers, sculptors and artisans. The process was developed by the Greeks and Romans and has remained in use since its beginning. The many-step technique begins with a finely carved wax model. This wax model is then surrounded by a special form of concrete which is extremely fine in consistency. This allows the concrete to capture all the detail of the original wax version. As the concrete dries, two different holes are carved into the material to facilitate casting. The mold is then allowed to harden and cure. The concrete mold is then filled with molten metal, which in turn melts the original wax model which drains away using a narrow exit hole. When the mold cools, it is broken open to reveal a finely cast metal object which was once wax. It is at this point a hand applied finish is added. Among our most popular finishes are verdigris, aged brass, dark bronze and burnished bronze. All Maitland-Smith castings are molded in brass and other fine metals.
The use of exotic seashells has a long history in the decorative arts. Many have strong visual appeal, are durable and can be cut and polished.
The shell’s durability lends itself to veneered surfaces and inlaid accents. The wide variety of types available provides a stimulus to creativity and innovation.
At Maitland-Smith we use a variety of shells in traditional and innovative ways. As a complete veneer covering an entire object, either solid or fashioned into patterns, it is labor-intensive with each piece cut, fitted and hand polished. Our artisans have over 30 years experience working with exotic shells and related skills. As a design leader, Maitland-Smith was the first to offer young penshell as a translucent material for lamp shades and other lighting forms. We developed a method of inlaying translucent young crackled penshell onto molded berglass forms creating a new use for a beautiful natural material.
