Yes, I did make 3 coffee tables, ya know, for all three of our family rooms! :) I have had a lot of fun making coffee tables and coming up with different designs and styles.
Coffee Table #1:
This coffee table is made from reclaimed pallet wood and features a cool mid-century style leg design. It reminds you of those old TV stands or dressers from the 50's, right?
Coffee Table #2:
This coffee table is a bit more busy but has a great design. The top is made from lathing, which used to be used in building industry prior to drywall (lath and plaster). Now, lath is mostly used for lattice work or gardening planters. The table's apron and legs are reclaimed lumber from a 1915 barn in the Lodi, CA area. Its awesome wood and has some great details and saw marks on it that I left for visual interest. The table is hefty, probably 70 pounds, and has larger dimensions than the other two.
Table #3
This table also features a Chevron style. The angles are 22.5 degrees, where table number 1 was 45 degrees. I also followed a more consistent alternating color of gray and blond woods. I made the stain myself for these gray boards! Its the best thing ever. Just let steel wool sit in vinegar until its rusting and dissolving (use fine steel wool if possible). This can take a couple hours so just set it out in advance. I must admit I've tried plenty of things to speed it up like leaving it in the sun, turning a fan on, heat, etc. but I don't really know that any of that helped.
After thinking about it, these tables are built very sustainably! Over 90% of the wood is reclaimed lumber giving that wood a new life! The stains are natural or low VOC, and I use Polycrylic which is water based and Low VOC as well!
These tables were a blast to make, and hopefully I can make some money selling them! Let me know if you're interested in any of them, or would like me to make that perfect table for you! Also, I love reading comments, so take a moment and say "Hi."
