Building a piece of furniture around a specific purpose elevates the occasion. It’s also the perfect opportunity for a woodworker to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Design editor Dillon Baker’s motif for this table is the perfect landing spot for a martini. Its small scale allows it to tuck in anywhere, and hopefully avoid becoming a clutter collector.
PLAYING WITH VENEER. Tabletops are usually a stage for the items placed on it. This one demands some time in the spotlight. The artistry here is marquetry: creating complex designs with veneer. A field of three veneer pieces sets the stage for the intricate pattern in the center.
Avoid jumping to the conclusion that this design involves precisely cutting dozens of tiny pieces. Instead, the multi-step process incorporates some creative shaping, gluing, and slicing of.