The Brooklyn Table: Where Legacy Meets Design
- Deri Washington
- Apr 20
- 1 min read
The Brooklyn table is more than just a piece of furniture—it’s a story.
It’s a reflection of where we’ve been, what we’ve built, and the intention behind every decision along the way. When I designed this table for the Alexander Collection, I wasn’t just thinking about how it would look in a space… I was thinking about how it would live in a space.
The conversations it would hold.The families it would gather.The memories that would be created around it.
This table represents legacy. Not just leaving something behind—but living it, every single day.
There’s a certain weight that comes with creating something like this. Not pressure—but purpose. Because I know this isn’t just going into a house… it’s becoming a part of someone’s life.
And if I’m being honest—it wasn’t perfect. The journey, the process, the emotions behind building not just this piece, but everything connected to it… it all stretched me. But through it, God was present in every detail, reminding me that purpose doesn’t require perfection—just obedience.
Nothing we’ve built has been by accident. Every lesson, every challenge, every quiet moment behind the scenes has led to this.
And now, it’s time to share it with you.
If this piece speaks to you the way it spoke to me while creating it…Pre-orders for the Brooklyn table will officially open this July as part of the Alexander Collection.
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