Silver can stand for so many things. It can mean coming in at second best for something (as in winning a silver medal); it can be a sign of venerability that often comes with the advancement of age (like how older persons with silver grey hair are often seen as wise); it can denote a special occasion that calls for celebration (like a silver anniversary). For American designer John Caldwell, the last applies to his Silver Collection Bar Table for two reasons.

The collection was named as such because when Caldwell created it in 1999, the company that manufactures his furniture designs was celebrating its 25^th year – its silver anniversary in other words. Another reason why Silver is a good name for the bar table and other pieces in the collection is that the way it is processed and treated encourages the development of a silvery patina on their surfaces after a period of time.

How is this achieved? The teak wood table top is simply dried in a kiln and left unfinished. After a bit of time passes, the silvery effect appears. That sure would make for some pretty bar room furniture. It’s also said that care and maintenance of the table is easy, and that’s a good thing for bar owners and proprietors of other high-traffic establishments who don’t want to have to spend a lot of time cleaning their furniture.

This bar table is environmentally friendly and makes use of renewable resources. The teak used in its construction is taken from managed plantations, so environmentalists need not worry that this piece of furniture is the result of unsavory practices like illegal logging or deforestation.

The Silver Collection Bar Table’s frame and legs are made from cast aluminum, and its measurements are as follows: height is 39 inches, width is 36 inches, and depth is 36 inches.