The G7 Summit is a big deal, and needed a big deal of a conference table. The Canadian government, this year's host, turned to Toronto-based furniture brand Teknion to create the flagship table for the conference's primary Outreach room.

The 39-foot table is fully reconfigurable, breaking down into eight sections to create smaller or larger rectangular work surfaces including a smaller circular table, allowing for flexible use and seating up to 40 guests.

The artisans in Teknion's Calgary Solutions facility custom-made and crafted the wood table featuring Canadian white oak veneer hand-finished in a stunning starburst pattern. The white oak, sourced from Southwestern Ontario in the Algonquin Park region, is prized for its character, origin, and beauty.

To achieve the starburst veneer pattern on the tabletop, the design team carefully laid out and pressed each wood piece, meticulously aligning the wood grains together to achieve a seamless and functional piece of art.

The finishing team achieved clean, precise stitching on the oak veneer with little need for filler, an impressive feat when working with this veneer pattern.

The table includes hidden power and data ports for easy electrical access, while a central plinth neatly conceals cords and connections. Together, these features blend form and function, adapting to changing technology and reflecting the table's timeless, universal design.

Beyond the G7 summit, the table will continue to be used for parliamentary meetings and events.

Congratulations to Teknion. That's one hell of a commission!