Furniture

Chunky Leg Console Table

March 13, 2024

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Why I LOVE this Console Table

I love console tables. They add function to just about any space, tabletop surface for temporary setting things, and they can transform a space by being the foundation for decor, art and coordinated accessories.

This console I particularly love because the chunky legs create a frame for styling decor and accessories.

More reasons to love? It’s solid wood, so you can paint or stain different colors, and has all the texture and warmth of a wood piece.

How I Built This Console Table

Here’s the basic steps I took to build this coffee table. Keep in mind you can also build using a brad nailer and glue as I did with this coffee table.

First, I cut the boards according to the cut list using a miter saw for accuracy.

Then I joined the tabletop and shelf 1x8s together as shown, using 3/4″ pocket holes and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Then I used a scrap wood piece to trace out the end of a 2×6 pieces to cut out for the legs.

I used a jigsaw to cut out the legs from both the top and the shelf.

I cut out all four legs on both the panels.

Now I can start adding the “aprons” that support the tabletop and shelves. I measure between the cut outs and cut 1×3 for top and 1×2 for shelf to match the measurement. Then I attached to the underside of the shelf/top with 3/4″ pocket holes and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Then I measure in between the shorter aprons to get the measurement for the longer aprons. I cut these, and then attach with pocket holes. The top is supported by a 1×3 aprons. The bottom is supported by a 1×2 apron.

Then I add the legs to the top – making sure the tabletop is level and checking that the legs are attached level.

Last steps are to add the remaining legs and the bottom shelf. I attach to the legs using 1-1/4″ screws and glue, three per joint.

Make sure the table sits flat and is level, if you need to make adjustments, do before the glue dries.

Video of Building this Collection

I didn’t do a video of this console table, but I did do a video of the matching coffee table. Take a second to watch the quick video to see how this project goes together.