Ping Pong Dining Table27. Oct2011
Made to regulation size, the Ping Pong table dimensions are 9’ by 5’ by 30”. The new dining table can actually be used for Ping Pong with acid etched lines that will last as long as the table and a smooth surface that provides a great “bounce”.
The table is also ideal for outdoor use because the components are impervious to moisture, salt air and freeze thaw cycles. Many still expressed a preference to use the table indoors because of its clean, simple, and beautiful lines. The table is defined by its top which appears to float above the legs. Incredibly thin at one inch, the table top is the culmination of all of DeWulf’s expertise in working with concrete compounds. To put this in perspective, normal concrete would have to be nearly nine inches in thickness to achieve the same strength and durability of the one inch top that DeWulf has developed for this table.
Like all DeWulf’s creations, the Ping Pong Dining Table exemplifies his passion for producing finishes that feel both organic and luxurious. The pigment is mixed throughout the concrete assuring color that never fades or wears. While the surface is hand finished several times to create a smooth buttery feel that people cannot resist touching.
The Ping Pong Dining Table is a masterpiece of technology and art. “The goal was to make something simple and beautiful”, says DeWulf. “To achieve such large flat slabs and have them be so thin is a first for me. Integrity and proportion lead the design. There is nothing unnecessary.” 
The table is available at 2Modern and at H.D. Buttercup in California. And from James DeWulf directly. 
In 2004 James DeWulf established DeWulf Concrete, a small design operation creating avant-garde, concrete-couture for architects, interior decorators, commercial retail stores, and residential clients. Recognized for his innovative work with custom concrete design, DeWulf quickly became known for his ability to fuse the most advanced concrete technology with beautiful, modern, and natural forms to create functional art.In addition to his custom work, DeWulf’s cutting-edge styles have grown into a full-scale product line available at exclusive retail stores. With a broad range of sinks, tables, fireplaces, outdoor pieces, and counter tops, his products have captured the attention of the design industry. LA Confidential magazine raved, “DeWulf is a renegade in the world of kitchen design, and his raw scrappiness comes through in his bold counter tops and sinks.” Distinction magazine stated that, “James DeWulf is raising the bar on concrete design both visually and ecologically with his handmade furnishings.” In addition, James has been featured on HGTV and the BBC, and his garden pieces were included in the House Beautiful Magazine Celebrity Showhouse in Los Angeles.
Dewulf’s clients include; Oprah, Tom Ford, James Spader, Tyrell Owens, Randolph Duke, Christian Audigier, Andre Agassi and Stephanie Graf, and several other celebrities. His projects are diverse, ranging from Los Angeles nightclubs and boutique hotels, to architect-driven spaces such as the Malibu Tin House designed by Frank Gehry, and a unique New York home decorated by Albert Hadley. More than anything, it is DeWulf’s passion for concrete and the many creative things he can do with it that drives him to push the envelope of concrete design and fabrication. “There’s something alive about concrete”, says DeWulf. “You can’t help rub your fingers over it”.
