Pedestal Dining Table Plan

Pedestal Dining Table Plan

One of the great things about a pedestal dining table is that it lacks the four legs that routinely get in the way when trying to arrange chairs for diners.That benefit also comes with a warning—the central column has to be rock solid to resist tipping and twisting. This table, designed by Timothy Rousseau, is strong and solid, but also elegant looking. The base has three segments: the feet, the column, and the arms under the top. Gently curved sides add to the elegance of the top. Although the anatomy looks complex, all of the joints are easily executed with basic woodworking tools.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:
39 1/2 in. wide. by 62 in. long by 29 1/2 in. tall

PRINTED PLAN INCLUDES:

• Extensive full-size and scale drawings
• Detailed cutlist
• Step-by-step companion article