Furniture

Furniture projects made by contributors to Canadian Woodworking are presented with complete step-by-step instructions, photos with explanatory text, and project drawings and lists.

  • quilt rack

    Arts & Crafts style quilt rack

    What could be more comfortable than curling up on a cool evening with a nice quilt, a good book and a cup of tea? This Arts & Crafts influenced rack is the perfect place to display and store your quilts.  

    March 13, 2008
    Michael Kampen
  • Small Stickley Table

    Small tables are sensible around the house. They fit unobtrusively in almost any space, and they are easily moved about.

    January 13, 2008
    Derreck Bryans
  • Video Game Holder

    Video Game Holder

    Here is an easy to build and smart looking unit. It will store all those messy game boxes lying around the living room, stuffed into various drawers, or scattered on bookshelves.

    January 13, 2008
    Alan Ashcroft
  • Heirloom dresser

    Building a dresser can be a challenging undertaking, if only because of the numerous pieces and the variety of joinery techniques involved.

    November 13, 2007
    Marty Schlosser
  • Entertainment Unit

    When moving into our first new home my wife and I decided to do away with much of the store bought furniture we previously bought.

    September 13, 2007
    Kory Larsen
  • Mission Style Bunk Bed

    Bunk beds make for fabulous sleeping accommodations for younger folks. They are easy enough to build, and take up less space in a bedroom than conventional single beds.

    September 13, 2007
    Derreck Bryans
  • Harvest Table

    Harvest Table

    Build this lovely Craftsman style harvest table.

    July 13, 2007
    Gina Shear
  • Ebony inlay cherry box

    I designed this cherry box with an ebony inlay for a beginner’s woodworking class that I teach. It is pleasing in proportion, colour and shape, and satisfying to build.

    July 13, 2007
    Treena Gould
  • Wavy Bar Stool

    Wavy Bar Stool

    This project is comprised of five identical laminations joined and mounted on walnut legs. The legs raise the seat to bar height and prevent the chair from rolling backwards.

    May 13, 2007
    Trish McCulloch
  • Secretary desk – part 2 (gallery & finish)

    The gallery of a secretary desk helps keep smaller items organized. Mail, pens, and notes as well as other often-used items are conveniently stored and easily accessible.

    May 13, 2007
    Rob Brown
  • inlaid jewellery box

    Inlaid Jewellery Box

    A finely handmade gift is itself a statement, saying as much about the maker as it does about the receiver.

    January 13, 2007
    Glen Friesen
  • Kitchen Island Table

    This kitchen island has been designed for smaller kitchens. Depending on your requirements, it can function as a preparation surface, an eating table, or both

    November 13, 2006
    Michael Kampen
  • Liar’s dice game box

    Having friends and family over means time for fun and entertainment, and this little game box is sure to provide hours of both. Even those who are not playing this game will have fun as spectators.

    July 13, 2006
    Kevin Shantz
  • Hobbit Bed

    Hobbit bed

    The bed is made from solid ash. The carving on the headboard is in keeping with the "Hobbit" design, and the native bird is my own personal seal.

    May 13, 2006
    Wolf Moehrle
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