This chabudai, a low Japanese table, acts as the centerpiece to a home. It is designed to be versatile and multifunctional - dining, work, and play can all take place here. Hinged legs allow this table to exist in two states: folded or unfolded to optimize space. Knots, cracks, and various imperfections in the wood are patched with square scraps - adding stability to wood fibers and visual intrigue for the user. Copper pins on the breadboard ends anchor the solid cherry wood top, preventing warping in the fluctuating Chicago climate.