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.

  • kitchen table

    Build a kitchen table

    A simple kitchen table with an interesting visual design element is what this table is all about.

    October 13, 2020
    Rob Brown
  • river table

    How to Create an Epoxy River Table Top

    River tables are all the rage these days, and for good reason. With lots of live edge lumber options, and a wide array of epoxy colours available, there are infinite options for how your river table top can look.

    April 13, 2020
    Paul Lemiski
  • blanket-box

    Build a blanket box

    Offering much needed bedroom storage space, and a place to sit for a moment, this blanket box design is fun to build, and very customizable to your décor.

    February 13, 2020
    Mark Salusbury
  • classic coffee table

    Build a classic coffee table

    A coffee table is a great woodworking project, as it’s not overly large or hard to build, and it will be the focal point of your living room. The elegant look of the tapered legs and understated decorative bead make this table a respectable place to rest your coffee or books for years to come.

    September 7, 2019
    Rodger Nicholson
  • Build a Queen Anne Side Chair

    This challenging build will reward you with a gorgeous set of dining chairs that will be cherished family heirlooms for generations to come.

    February 13, 2019
    Herman Veenendaal
  • Build a side table with a floating top

    This simple yet stylish side table is a great addition to any home, and it can be modified to suit. Changing the width or length, using a different wood species and modifying the style of the top would all be great ways to customize this table.

    September 13, 2018
    Steve Der-Garabedian
  • modern desk

    Build a Modern Desk

    Angled legs add elegance and grace to this otherwise simple-looking modern desk.

    March 13, 2018
    Bill Maniotakis
  • Build a Huon Pine ‘Clasp’ Table

    Join one of Canada’s most prolific furniture makers as he turns a very special board, gifted to him decades ago, into a beautiful coffee table.

    January 13, 2018
    Stephen Hogbin
  • modern coffee table

    Build a modern coffee table

    This mitred coffee table includes clean lines, storage and a chance to add some interesting, visible joints. It also provides a comfy place to put your feet up after a hard day’s work, if you choose to add a dedicated cushion. 

    September 13, 2017
    Rob Brown
  • Build an elegant end table

    Templates and jigs are the key to tackling the different curves on this cherry table.

    January 13, 2017
    David Bedrosian
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