Art Deco Style Miniature Table - Web Exclusive Beginners Project

You will need

• 3 concentric circles of wood for base 2”, 1½” & 1” diameter approximately
• 1 piece of ¾” diameter dowel 2½” approximately long
• 1 circular top 3” diameter
• Saw or wood clippers
• Wood Glue
• Fine Sandpaper
• Wood Stain
• Gloss Varnish

Method 

• The finished height of the table should be 3”.
• Cut the central pedestal dowl so that it is the correct height taking into account the thickness of the 4 wooden circles.
• Sand all pieces smooth without distorting the shape
• Glue the 3 smaller circles on top of each other centrally.
• Make sure that no glue seeps out, if it does wipe away with a damp cotton bud.
• Allow to set
• Glue the dowel centrally on top of the circles.
• Allow to set
• Glue the table top centrally on top of the pedestal.

• When the glue is completely dry/firm (preferably overnight) stain the table. I have used a beautiful red oak colour.
• Allow to dry thoroughly.
• Use varnish, sanding sealer or polish to give your table a high gloss Art Deco style sheen.

•  An optional line of black round the edges of the table and/or base are an attractive Art Deco addition. This can be achieved with a black permanent marker pen (very carefully!)

Information 

Wooden circles/discs are available from larger branches of Hobbycraft or if you can't manage getting to a shop, try eBay as there are several sellers of all types of wooden shapes on there.

This project was based on a 'real' Art Deco table I saw at an Antique market, pictured below. I hope you enjoy making this easy and attractive piece for your Art Deco or later dolls house.

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