Brittany Byrd’s Custom-Made Coffee Table Is All About Honesty

Splurge WorthyBrittany Byrd’s Custom-Made Coffee Table Is All About HonestyThe Los Angeles–based creative shares the behind-the-scenes of a design process that started with infinite possibilities March 29, 2022Image may contain Flooring Human Person Floor Living Room Room Indoors Furniture Lobby Interior Design and Couch

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Who?Brittany poses atop her custom coffee table.

Brittany poses atop her custom coffee table.

Nostalgia may be the disease du jour, but when it came to decorating her second apartment in Los Angeles, Brittany Byrd was solely interested in the future—the space is reserved for her collection of clothes and paintings. As an artist, gallerist, and creative strategist for brands like Puma, Gucci, and Atlantic Records, Brittany represents a new generation of multi-hyphenate creatives uninterested in labels or limitations. “I enjoy design history, I studied so many legends during undergrad at Parsons, but it’s always been important to me to flow with the now and to support those who are creating history live,” she says.

What?

While redesigning her space last year, Brittany commissioned Spencer Daly of Apartment 1007 to create a bespoke coffee table. Her goal was to give the sculptural midcentury aesthetic a more “communal feel.” She discovered Spencer’s work through Instagram and was “transformed by the timelessness of his eye.” The pair worked together from conception to fruition on a studded table made of wood, acrylic, and steel. As she explains, “This was the first time I’ve ever commissioned a piece of furniture. I saw the process step-by-step, and it’s not only just a physical item, but a reflection of the friendship we’ve nurtured.”

When?

As simple as the design may seem, the project took about four months to complete. Brittany originally ordered the table in July, but she and Spencer kept changing small details. The legs of the table are made of 4 by 4 wood planks and naturally adjust to the divers of the cement flooring of the loft. “The funny thing about creating something from scratch is that the possibilities are endless,” Brittany says “We were exchanging ideas up to the minute, wanting to capture the process of creation in the design.”

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Pink accents and hanging plants dot Brittany's light filled kitchen.

Where?

The table is a grounding point of the sun-baked space, offering a playful dimension to the concrete-driven loft. Flanked by flowers, candles, and treasured coffee table books, the table isn’t only aesthetically pleasing but deeply personal.

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Aside from her treasured coffee table, the living space is full of iconic vintage pieces including an an Eames chair and Lips sofa. 

Why?

“I’ve moved around so much and used to be overly attached to things, and sometimes the materials we crave can end up owning us,” Brittany explains. “What I love most about this piece and Spencer’s aesthetic is its opposition to luxury. It’s transparent, you can visually see everything it’s made of. There’s something about that concept that I’m drawn to, and a reason why I cherish the piece is because it’s honest.”

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