Furniture Indoors - Tables, All other

Norm is on the move again, this time he is in the Tuscany region of Italy where he finds a handcrafted table rescued from a very old monastery. With what looks like centuries of use, Norm is inspired to make his own replica. Back at the workshop Norm fires up his lathe, bandsaw and other tools and cuts into some fresh Southern Yellow Pine. Construction methods featured: mortise and tenon joints, biscuit and spline joinery too. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual paper plan you are buying.

A person could sit at the table located under or adjacent to a window and peer outside, hence the similar name. Norm found an original to this table while on the east coast in the USA. He made his almost exactly the same. We think the bones of the table are quite good so that even making the table and not painting it, the table would be a beautiful table. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying.

Our hinged-top coffee table can hold all kinds of handy items inside. Simply lift the top for access to the 5-1/4 inch deep divided cavity that can store coasters, DVDs, magazines, or remote controls!

Kids will enjoy hours of excitement and musical growth tapping out tunes on this easy-to-build project.

A classic design combined with simple construction methods equals a project you can complete in minimum time for maximum complements. The delicately curved legs and elliptical shape of this table make...

Quite a few notches up from those discount store folding card tables. This is a real piece of furniture! The top is 1/2 inch thick oak plywood. The table legs fold in for storage.

This table hides its unique minimalist construction. That is because the drawers do not disappear inside an enclosed carcase leaving only their fronts visible. Instead, the drawers fill in where side and back panels should be. Removing the drawers reveals a skeletal carcase of four legs joined by rails, and a top panel. You will also learn the steps in cutting lock-rabbet drawer joints on the tablesaw.

After a visit to the Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts, Norm comes back with a plan to build a colonial style table with x-braced legs. Whatever the decor in your home, this table is sure to fit right in. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual paper plan you are buying.

Ever wonder how on earth you can make three perfectly matched legs that curve and taper? Well, it is easier than it looks. You just need a simple form, a basic router fixture, and plenty of glue. Learn how to work with forms while shaping the legs of this clean table design.

We are not sure why its called a Turkey Table but the distinctive design of the clover leaf top and tri-leg construction makes it a worthwhile piece to build. Norm found his inspiration from a private collection of furniture in the southern Unites States. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual paper plan you are buying.

For a durable outdoor table, we designed this 48 x 48 inch square table. It features mortise and tenon joinery and a top with splined miter joints. Once completed, this project will give you years of enjoyable service.

Console tables are typically meant to go against a wall, like a hallway or entranceway. Norm Abram found inspiration to reproduce this Danish half round table that was built in the 1800s. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual paper plan you are buying.

Some furniture styles and pieces seem to work in almost any setting, traditional or contemporary. We think this classic walnut table and mirror duo certainly qualifies for that claim. Simple lines and understated details make it easy to build, and even easier to mix with other furniture pieces. Place the set in an entry hall, and the drawer provides a home for keys, gloves, and other items you want to keep handy at the door. The table measures 36 inches wide by 14 inches deep and approximately 32 inches high. The mirror measures approximately 23 inches wide and 36 inches high.

Despite its gracefully curved leg rails and tapered legs, and wedged top, this English Arts and Crafts-style accent table is surprisingly easy to build. Our patterns and step-by-step instructions guide you to success.

Beneath its Shaker-style looks, this table is a builder-friendly project. Those making the project to match the entertainment center will note that the end table borrows its case construction from the...

Got a narrow hallway or a crowded kitchen that is cramping your style? This simply styled piece will solved your problem. And it is such a breeze to build, you will probably have half the weekend left...

It is not often that you can make a great-looking piece of furniture, such as this table, in just one weekend (plus maybe a couple weekday evening hours to apply the finish). And if you have been savi...

A top rising above the base caps a light and airy look. Okay the top does not really float. But it appears suspended above the legs and rails thanks to a couple of supports with elevated centers that extend between two rails. The contrast between the two woods emphasizes the space between the tabletop and the base.

Those may look like pegged mortise-and-tenon joints on the legs of this table, but we will let you in on a little secret, you can make those joints using only basic woodworking skills, screws, and the foolproof jig within the article. To make it even easier, we have included the plans and instructions for building and using dado and rabbet routing guide.



Drawers are sized to hold DVDs and CDs so now its time to store your movies and music in style. Shown here, the golden Douglas Fir frames and sets off the maple drawer fronts and sides. Douglas Fir may not have been your choice for furniture but when you rotate the straight grain edges, it makes for a beautiful choice.

Only six pieces make up this table, including three curved, steam-bent legs. Two discs supported by three curved legs equals a stunning pedestal for a flower-filled vase. Here is the perfect project for learning the basics of steam-bending. Once you curve the legs, you are just three parts and a few wood screws from completing this plant stand. If you do not care to get you feet wet in steam-bending, you can laminate the legs instead.

Need flexible dining accommodations for your home? Try this stylish set of folding tray tables and matching stand. Handsome enough to leave out even when you are not using them, they are very easy to build, and feature a simple inlay banding that adds a touch of class. The tray tops measure 21 inches wide by 14.25 inches deep.