Tables & Chairs

Sam Maloof's Sculpted-base Table

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of the earliest projects featured in Pacific Woodworker (the forebear to Popular Woodworking) was a table built by the legendary woodworker Sam Maloof. Here, you'll find step-by-step instruction for constructing the distinctive base.

All-weather Morris Chair

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

All it takes is $40 in pine, a saw and a drill to build this outdoor Morris chair.

Classic Six-Legged Huntboard

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

My dad has been making this six-legged huntboard for a number of years. It has always sold well. Here's your chance to make it at a price well below retail.

Morris Chair

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I don't care what they say about dogs, Morris chairs are a man's best friend. This reproduction of a Shop of the Crafters chair is sturdy and comfortable, as you can learn from these free woodworking plans..

Grove Park Inn - Round Tabouret

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This small table by Gustav Stickley is part of the Arts & Crafts furniture collection at the Grove Park Inn. The article includes a measured drawing of the piece and its history.

Dock Chair Leg Patterns

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Click here to download the full-size leg patterns of the Dock Chair from the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking.

Asian Coffee Table

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A simple design that stores a large number of books and magazines. Joinery is simple.

Porringer Table

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

These tables come from designs that are roughly 250 years old. This places them squarely in the country interpretation of the Queen Anne style.

Shaker Bench

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This unassuming bench is an excellent lesson in making wedged through-tenons.

Serpentine Table

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Surprisingly straightforward, the only real trick to this project is a well-tuned band saw and our templates.

Four Ways to Build a Tavern Table

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Learn four rock-solid ways to build this tavern table -- from traditional to totally high-tech, our project plans help you out.

Shaker Trestle Desk

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Part of the job requirement of being a self-employed custom woodworker is self-promotion.

Greek Key Desk

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT

This is an original design by Armand Sussman, an amateur furniture maker living in Pennsylvania.

Nesting Tables

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

These simple nesting tables have a real SoHo flair. Learn to make these massive miters air-tight using your table saw and a simple glue-up jig.

Stickley Ottoman

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

After half a dozen Morris chair plans, we decided it was time to help you put your feet up and relax.

Nakashima-Inspired Table

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Most of the lumber used by George Nakashima was sawn from the log under his supervision.