Composed of torch-cut and patinated steel with fused bronze and glass enamel, the circular top is raised on a dynamic tripod base. The deeply recessed surface is densely worked with clustered vertical elements of varying heights, creating an interior landscape of considerable complexity. Rich tones of blue, violet, and black emerge through the darkened surface. A fitted circular glass top rests within the perimeter of the bowl-form upper section.

The table reflects Bearden’s ability to merge sculpture and functional design. The heavily worked surface and organic asymmetry recall geological, mineral, and marine forms, while the circular top and tripod base provide a strong underlying structure.

As with much of Bearden’s work, surface and material play a central role, with layered patination and fused elements creating substantial depth and variation.

James Bearden (American, b. 1964) is an abstract sculptor whose work explores the intersection of sculpture, architecture, and functional design. Working primarily in metal, Bearden has produced a number of ongoing series, including Cathedral, Assemblage, Voids, and Lunar Blooms. His work is held in corporate, municipal, and prominent private collections.