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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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