Thomas Wold has created a fantastic Piecemeal Table. Follow the link, his blog post has an image walkthrough on the making of it. It looks good in the modern hotel it was created for. However, in another less modern context it might not look quite so slick.
If you’re mulling over creating something similar, like we are, it could be an idea to give the table something like a bright red shiny laquer. The extreme finish will keep it looking modern in any lounge or garden.
Take a look Thomas’ Piecemeal Table.