the original river table
from the studio of greg klassen
“A meandering blue river seems to wind through the tables of furniture maker Greg Klassen. His pieces are crafted from the tree’s exterior edges…creating a curvy gap that is covered by hand-cut blue glass.”
Wall Street Journal
the original River table
The original River Table design was created by Greg Klassen in 2011. A growing family of River Tables have found homes all over the world, and have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Sunset Magazine, Luxe Magazine, and various other media.
Created as a one-of-a-kind cabinet, this piece marks my first tall cabinet in the River Collection. Behind the sculptural door, adjustable shelves provide flexibility for displaying treasured objects, storing books, or simply bringing order to everyday life. Designed to be lived with, it is a piece that balances beauty and utility—inviting both admiration and use.
Oregon Myrtle
Black Walnut
Hand-cut glass
16” x 24” x 70”h
One-of-a-kind
Created as a one-of-a-kind cabinet, this piece reflects my belief that the furniture we use every day should be every bit as meaningful as the art we choose to live with. Behind its sculptural doors, generous storage provides space for the objects of daily life, while the flowing river across the front brings a quiet sense of landscape into the home.
Exceptional walnut was carefully selected for its uncommon width, allowing each door to be crafted from a single board and preserving the uninterrupted flow of the grain. Inside, a live-edge shelf adjusts to accommodate a variety of objects while echoing the natural forms found within the doors.
Bastogne Walnut (doors)
English Walnut (case)
Black Walnut (legs)
Hand-cut glass
16” x 46” x 32.5”h
One-of-a-kind
This wall piece explores the drama of the Pacific coastline. A highly figured burl slab forms the shoreline, its live edge twisting into a quiet inlet.
The textured edge reads almost like submerged coral, creating a sense of depth beneath the waterline, while the infinity edge of the glass invites the eye to wander outward beyond the frame.
A one-of-a-kind piece for collectors drawn to natural materials, restrained design, and the quiet presence of water in wood.
Oregon Myrtle Burl
Hand-cut glass
18” x 38.5”
This wall-hung triptych features three live-edge walnut panels, each revealing a winding channel of soft blue that flows from one frame to the next. Together they form a continuous, vertical river—organic, sculptural, and full of quiet movement. Framed in sleek metal, the set combines natural warmth with modern minimalism, creating a striking statement piece that brings depth and calm to any space.
black walnut with rich, natural colors
hand-cut glass
steel frames with patina/wax finish
15-1/4" x 16-3/4"h frames (48" high when hung together), simple to hang
*one-of-a-kind
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
Some landscapes are remembered more by feeling than by geography. Hidden Lakes explores that idea through wood and glass, revealing a quiet body of water that seems to have always existed within the tree.
The natural edge becomes the shoreline, while the tree's grain traces the passage of time around it. Framed to emphasize both depth and simplicity, the piece invites a slower look—one that rewards attention with new details.
Created as a one-of-a-kind wall sculpture.
Big leaf maple
Brushed aluminum
Hand-cut glass
Each square is 18” x 18”, simple to hang
This small wall-hanging continues an ongoing exploration of river forms at an intimate scale. A branching glass channel moves through figured wood, suggesting a confluence where currents meet and diverge. Solid wood and hand-shaped glass create depth and quiet movement within a restrained composition. River Study No. 3 is meant to be experienced up close, where texture and light reveal subtle variation.
Fiddleback Oregon Myrtle
Black Walnut
Hand-cut glass
17.5” x 29”
The Grand Watershed wall-hanging is a miniature world—an abstract archipelago carved from highly figured wood and surrounded by swirling, glassy blues. Islands, inlets, and shorelines emerge naturally from the grain, creating the feeling of looking down at a distant coastline from above. Sculptural, textural, and full of movement, it brings the quiet poetry of maps and water forms to the wall.
Spalted big leaf maple burl
Hand-cut glass
38” diameter
one-of-a-kind
The newest trailblazing concept from the Greg Klassen Studio: The Tree Table.
The Tree Table explores the dynamic relationship between nature and the built word. The fluid, organic form of the western red cedar tree sits within the rectilinear, cantilevered open cabinet constructed from figured Oregon black walnut. Warm wood grain and textures abound in this sculptural, functional piece. Equally at home against a wall, behind a sofa or in the middle of a room - the back is as beautiful as the front and no detail was overlooked on this exceptional piece.
Western Red Cedar
Oregon Black Walnut
Douglas Fir
21”x52”x37.5”h
One-of-a-kind
A single crosscut of spalted maple preserves the tree's natural shape, revealing the growth rings, spalting, and live edge that make every tree unique. Rather than imposing a new form, this table celebrates the character that was already there.
The clean, geometric black walnut base provides a quiet counterpoint to the organic top, creating a balance between structure and spontaneity. Built for everyday use and finished with a durable clear protective finish, this is a table meant to be gathered around and enjoyed for years to come.
Spalted Maple
Oregon Black Walnut
30”x43”x16”h
One-of-a-kind
Headland is a one-of-a-kind wall sculpture that explores the quiet meeting of land and water. A dramatic slice of Silver Maple Burl, framed in Oregon Walnut, is paired with hand-cut glass to create an abstract landscape that feels both familiar and imagined.
Suspended within its solid walnut frame, the sculptural composition reveals new textures, contours, and shifting light the longer it is observed.
Silver Maple Burl
Oregon Walnut
Hand-cut Glass
35" × 35"
This piece brings back memories of long drives along one of my favorite coastal roads. It lives somewhere between sculpture and shadowbox — a live-edge slab preserving the tree’s natural contour, with softly colored glass suggesting a quiet shoreline beside it.
Rich burl figure and weathered edge textures contrast with the clean geometry of the frame, giving the piece both warmth and structure. Its depth allows light and shadow to shift throughout the day, subtly changing the experience of it.
An intimate extension of my River Table work — created for collectors drawn to landscape expressed through material rather than literal depiction.
Big leaf maple burl
Black walnut
Hand-cut glass
13” x 45.25” x 3” deep
This signature River Table in Bastogne Walnut Burl features a striking, river-like channel of glassy blue that flows through the richly figured burl. The live edges create natural shorelines, revealing the dramatic contrast between the lighter sapwood and the deep, swirling heartwood. Set on a clean, modern steel base, the table is both sculptural and functional—an elegant meeting of wild natural form and contemporary design.
Bastogne Walnut
Hand-cut glass
Steel
42”x98”, Seats 8-10
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
This wall-hung piece is crafted from a richly patterned slab of claro walnut, its swirling grain radiating outward like topographic rings. At the center, a carved basin reveals a serene pool of soft blue, creating the illusion of looking down into a hidden lake. Natural cracks, contours, and color shifts give the work a geological presence—part landscape, part sculpture, and entirely one-of-a-kind.
Claro walnut with natural void
Hand-cut glass
33”x33”, easy to hang
A delta naturally creates multiple watery fingers and dividing paths as the river spreads out — often with irregular pockets of land between waterways.
big leaf maple burl*
hand-cut glass
steel frame
one-of-a-kind
31.75" x 31.75"
*rare burl - only one in hundreds of big leaf maple trees have burl and they're prized for their grain and three-dimensional figuring
fiddleback big leaf maple
black walnut
glass
durable, protective wood finish
one-of-a-kind
25"x42.5"x16"h
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
The original Round River Coffee Table features a flowing glassy-blue channel that winds through a warm pair of big leaf maple slabs, highlighting the natural movement of the grain. Supported by tapered walnut legs, the design feels both playful and refined. Compact, sculptural, and full of organic character, it brings a peaceful, landscape-inspired presence to any living space.
big leaf maple
black walnut
hand-cut glass
42” dia. 16”h
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
This dining table is built from an inverted tree stump, showing a cluster of naturally hollowed cedar trunks, each one inlaid with a smooth, turquoise-tinted interior that suggests hidden pools within the wood. A single round glass top floats above the sculptural base, showcasing every curve, cavity, and grain pattern. Organic, modern, and quietly dramatic, it’s a functional centerpiece that feels as though it was lifted straight from the forest floor.
functional art table
natural form, inverted western red cedar stump
hand-cut, blue glass lakes (natural voids)
tempered glass top
72” diameter, 29” h
Seats 10
*ONE-OF-A-KIND
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This maple burl dining table features a striking river of translucent blue that winds through the center, highlighting the natural contours and depth of the burl. The warm, figured maple pairs with a clean, modern base that gives the piece a light, airy presence. Sculptural, organic, and inviting, it brings the beauty of flowing water and natural wood grain to the heart of the dining room.
spalted big leaf maple burl top
spalted alder frame base
hand-cut and tempered glass
37"x98"x29"h, seats 8-10
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
“Confluence Window” captures the feeling of looking through a shifting landscape—where rivers meet, twist, and part again. Crafted from figured hardwood and tinted glass, each contour invites the eye to travel like water finding its path. This tall, sculptural wall piece brings movement, color, and a sense of place to any room, turning the wall into a living horizon.
Big leaf maple
Black Walnut frame
Hand-cut glass
15.5” x 48”
This live-edge dining table is crafted from beautifully matched walnut slabs, highlighting warm tones, flowing grain, and natural character. The custom base—an elegant blend of steel and inlaid walnut—is inspired by the sweeping curve of longhorn horns, giving the piece a sculptural stance and a sense of quiet power. Organic yet refined, it’s a modern heirloom built for everyday gathering and a lifetime of use.
Suitable as a Dining or Conference Table
Black Walnut - 2-slab live edge book-match
Steel and solid walnut legs, inspired by Texas Longhorn cows
48”x124”x30”h - Seats 10-12
This signature River Dining Table features a striking burl top split by a winding, glass river that flows from end to end. The live edges create natural shorelines, while the deep, translucent “water” brings movement and depth to the piece.
california cottonwood burl
black walnut
hand-cut & tempered glass
45" x 103" x 30"h, seats 8-10
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
A sculptural meeting of land and water, this wall hanging pairs a live-edge burl with a smooth expanse of translucent blue, creating the feeling of looking down at a quiet shoreline from above. The intricate contours of the wood form rugged cliffs and coves, while the glassy “water” offers calm, open space. Framed cleanly in walnut, it’s a serene study in contrast—organic, modern, and quietly immersive.
claro walnut
hand-cut glass
28-1/2" x 39-1/4"
hangs horizontally or vertically
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
A shimmering turquoise sea surrounds sculptural islands of maple burl in this coastal-inspired wall piece. Rich, swirling grain meets luminous blue glass, creating the feel of an aerial shoreline—organic, textural, and full of movement. A striking statement piece that brings the calm of open water into any space.
Oregon big leaf maple burl
glass
aluminum frame
21"x37", easy to hang
*one-of-a-kind
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
A network of island-like burl forms drifts across a field of calm turquoise, creating the feel of an abstract archipelago. The swirling grain, soft contours, and shifting greens evoke shorelines seen from above, while the clean maple frame adds a light, modern touch. Fresh, organic, and quietly adventurous—this piece brings a sense of mapped-out wonder to the wall.
Big leaf maple burl
Eastern hard maple (frame)
Hand-cut glass
17”x33”, simple to hang
A winding blue channel divides this walnut wall piece, highlighting the raw beauty of its live edges, knots, and natural contours. The contrast between deep, warm wood and soft blue creates a sense of movement—like a river carved through canyon walls. Organic, dynamic, and quietly striking.
claro walnut
pillowed, hand-shaped edges for a soft appearance
hand-cut glass
22"x44"
*discounted for a small crack on the top edge of the wood frame
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
This large wall-hung artwork features two towering live-edge walnut slabs framing a serene expanse of soft blue, like a river gorge carved through ancient wood. The natural contours, textures, and color shifts create a dramatic sense of depth and movement. Hung vertically, it becomes a sculptural statement piece; used horizontally, it transforms into a striking headboard that brings the calm presence of flowing water and warm timber into the room.
California Claro Walnut
Hand-cut glass
37”x97.5”
*able to hang vertically as wall art or be used horizontally as a headboard
Note: Last image shows this as a bed headboard. Shown here with a king-size platform, which is available separately as a custom order. Please inquire for details.
This wall-hung sculpture is crafted from a single, beautifully contoured wood slice, showcasing its natural rings and organic silhouette. A hand-cut walnut butterfly key stabilizes a dramatic split, celebrating the tree’s history while adding an elegant, functional detail. Warm tones, flowing grain, and the piece’s striking, petal-like form make it a bold and serene statement in any space.
western red cedar
black walnut butterfly key, uniquely pillowed and inlaid by hand
33-39" dia
currently 3 available - can be purchased together and hung as a large triptych
Note: International shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately, after purchase.
A live-edge cedar slice presented in a minimalist walnut frame. Its flowing, organic contour and tight annual rings reveal decades of growth, turning a single tree’s story into warm, modern wall art.
Western Red Cedar
Black Walnut
15”x33-1/2”h, simple to hang
This framed cedar sculpture celebrates the poetry of growth rings—soft, flowing contours carved by time itself. Warm tones, organic curves, and natural asymmetry make it a striking statement piece.
Western Red Cedar
Black Walnut
20”x33-1/2”h, simple to hang
A flowing turquoise channel cuts through warm, figured wood, creating a serene river-like composition. Organic, sculptural, and calming—this wall piece brings the quiet beauty of water and grain into any space.
Big leaf maple
Hand-cut glass
One-of-a-kind
18”x39.5”