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.

  • Hidden compartment bookshelf

    Finding a bookshelf to store your treasured collection of books can pose a bit of a challenge.

    May 13, 2006
    Michael Kampen
  • Accent table

    This project began when a friend commissioned a small table as a gift for his wife on her birthday.

    March 13, 2006
    Glen Gunther
  • Gaspé dresser

    I remember looking up to see my granny opening the glass doors of this large, imposing kitchen dresser.

    January 13, 2006
    Gary Dover
  • Slate top coffee table

    The rough texture of slate, combined with the smooth polished surfaces of wood, creates an interesting element in coffee table design. 

    January 13, 2006
    Michael Kampen
  • Library table

    This library table, based on a Gustav Stickley design, is made of quarter-sawn white oak.  

    November 13, 2005
    Michael Kampen
  • Telephone table

    Telephone table

    This table is essentially a small cabinet held between four legs. It makes a great place to locate your telephone, and perhaps an accent lamp.

    November 13, 2005
    Chico Sakman
  • Chrysanthemum table

    This one-of-a-kind round coffee table is at home in a spacious, formal living room, dressed with something small and simple on it, say, a chrysanthemum.

    September 13, 2005
    Rob Brown
  • Desk clock

    Clocks make wonderful gifts anytime. I make them to sell, give as gifts, and take commissions to customize them.

    September 13, 2005
    Ted Duquette
  • Step tansu

    Japanese for 'trunk' or 'chest', tansus ranged from small three step units to larger five and eight step units.

    July 13, 2005
    Rob Brown
  • Demilune Table

    This table is made out of maple and elm, but it would also look great in cherry, walnut or mahogany.

    July 13, 2005
    Eric Jollymore
  • Buffet & hutch

    This is the third project of a three part series for your dining room.

    May 13, 2005
    Danny Proulx
  • Waterbed

    Waterbeds have come a long way since they were popular in the 1970’s. They are available in all kinds of configurations, from a full-motion to a semi or full-motionless.

    May 13, 2005
    David Voth
  • Floating top console

    For this ‘floating top’ console, Chico strove for strength and grace: delicate, but not too frail.

    May 13, 2005
    Chico Sakman
  • Bedside box

    Here is a simple, stylish box that will allow you to keep small everyday close at hand and eliminate clutter at the same time.

    May 13, 2005
    Michael Kampen
  • Walking Stick Stand

    Walking-stick stand

    Walking sticks and umbrellas are handy to have near your entrance, but storing them attractively is another thing.

    March 13, 2005
    Michael Kampen
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