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This faux antique Printmaker's coffee table is a beautiful addition to any living room and very simple to build. You can buy a similar piece at Restoration Hardware for $1250 or build it for roughly $125. The drawer fronts are decor only and the top opens revealing plenty of hidden storage space.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pine, 2x2 96" | 5 board |
| Pine, 1x4 96" | 2 board |
| Pine, 1x6 96" | 5 board |
| Pine Project Board, 3/4" Thick 20" x 48" |
| 1 board |
| 2" Butt-Type Non-Mortise Hinges | 2 each |
| Wood Glue | 1 each |
| Wood Stain (Provincial Color by Minwax shown here) | 1 each |
| Wood Conditioner | 1 each |
| Matte Wood Protection (Used Dead Flat by Saman) | 1 each |
| 2 1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws | 24 each |
| 1 1/4" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws | 77 each |
| Crescent Style Handles | 6 each |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1" × 1" × 13" |
| Horizontal End Boards | 4 | 1" × 1" × 16" |
| Top Span Boards | 2 | 1" × 1" × 46" |
| Bottom Span Boards | 2 | 1" × 1" × 43" |
| Top Two Faux Drawer Fronts | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 43" |
| Bottom Faux Drawer Front | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 43" |
| Spans between Faux Drawers | 2 | 1" × 1" × 43" |
| Side Panels | 4 | 3/4" × 5" × 16" |
| Back Panels | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 43" |
| Inside Bottom | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 43" |
| Top using project board | 1 | 3/4" × 20" × 47" |
Buy 12 boards at 8 ft.
5 boards
1 board
2 boards
2 boards
1 board
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Create two of these frames, one for the front and one for the back. Secure with wood glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws where indicated.
Attach the front and back ends together with the 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 16.5" pieces using wood glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws as indicated.
Insert the 3/4" x 5" x 43" boards inside the end frame, but flush with the outside of the frame. Attach with wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket screws.
You can't see it in this diagram, however, you'll need two pocket holes at the end of each board for the front. The pieces between the faux drawers will use 2 1/2" pocket hole screws. The faux drawers will use 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Attach as shown on the diagram, making sure that you inset the faux drawers at least 1/8" to give the appearance that they can actually move.
Center the top on the base. Find a helper to hold the top while you attach the Butt-Type Non-Mortise Hinges.
Sand all parts of the coffee table. If you want an even finish with the stain, make sure you sand well. We wanted a more vintage look so we didn't sand as carefully so that the stain would be absorbed more in some areas and less in others. We also used a dead flat varnish to seal and waterproof the piece.
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