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Easy Mid-Century Modern Side Table

May 14, 2015 by Amy 20 Comments

Build this table in 15 minutes and the only tool required is a drill!  This project is so easy, 15 minutes and you have a mid-century modern side table.

I am participating in a one tool challenge, and the only tool that can be used is a drill.  One Power tool Challenge drill round 13

Originally I thought, no problem this will be easy.  Then when it came down to it, every project I thought of needed wood cut…GREAT 🙁 .  Then I remembered the hardware stores carry edge-glued round boards, perfect for a table top.  All you have to do is drill a few holes and attach angle leg plates and ta-da, you have a mid-century modern side table.

How to Build an Easy Mid-Century Modern Side Table

Materials

  • 1 – 17 3/4″ edge-glued round board (there are lots of different sizes to choose from)
  • 3 – 22″ tapered legs (or whatever height you want)
  • 3 – table leg angle top plate
  • paint/stain
    • Approximate cost – $31

Mark the location of the table leg plates.  I wanted the bottom of the legs to be directly below the table edge, so I placed mine in about 3 7/8″.  To divide the circle in thirds, I measured around the outside edge of the circle about 18 5/8″, made a mark then measured in 3 7/8″.

This project is so easy, 15 minutes and you have a mid-century modern side table.Mark the table leg plate hole locations.

This project is so easy, 15 minutes and you have a mid-century modern side table.

Drill pilot holes in the hole locations.  Choose a drill bit that is the same size as the screw shank (solid part).

This project is so easy, 15 minutes and you have a mid-century modern side table.

Use the provided screws, and secure the table leg plates.  This project is so easy, 15 minutes and you have a mid-century modern side table.Then thread the legs into the plates.   Sweet we are done building!

This project is so easy, 15 minutes and you have a mid-century modern side table.

I painted my table with Amy Howard One Step Paint – Atelier.  I painted it directly onto the bare wood, after the first coat I lightly sanded any raised grain.  After the first coat the paint went on very smooth, leaving a perfect flat chalky finish.  This project is so easy, 15 minutes and you have a mid-century modern side table.

To add a subtle accent around the top rim and ‘dipped legs’, I used Modern Masters metallic silver (left over from the Star Wars Shelf).

This project is so easy, 15 minutes and you have a mid-century modern side table.

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Linked to: Parties, Savvy Southern Style, Remodelaholic

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Filed Under: Bedroom Furniture, Built From Scratch, Family Room Furniture, Free Woodworking Plans, Home Decor Tagged With: mid century modern, table

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Comments

  1. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    May 14, 2015 at 5:16 am

    Amy, I love this table! I’ve seen the legs in the store and already have a round top that I bought and haven’t used. I know what my next project will be 🙂 Thanks for joining in and sharing your One Tool Project!

    Reply
  2. Cher @ Designs by Studio C says

    May 14, 2015 at 5:41 am

    Great idea! Super-easy and it looks stylish as well… Love the paint color!

    Reply
  3. gail says

    May 14, 2015 at 6:46 am

    Amy,

    I love your little one tool project! The DIY mid century modern table looks fabulous–love the color!

    gail

    Reply
  4. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    May 14, 2015 at 6:57 am

    What a quick and easy way to create a side table! Great instructions too. Love the silver accent! XO

    Reply
  5. Kristi says

    May 14, 2015 at 7:11 am

    It’s really simple looking and cute! And I have a drill. I think I can do this one!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      May 14, 2015 at 9:25 am

      You bet you can 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

    May 14, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Fabulous tutorial!!! and I”m loving those dipped legs! 🙂

    Nancy

    Reply
  7. Jill @ The Rozy Home says

    May 14, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Great idea and super cute!

    Reply
  8. Ashley says

    May 14, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    That looks great! The silver is what elevates it from ‘nice’ to ‘great’!
    (And next time you have a drill-only challenge, you can think about making a Mason Bee house http://www.nwf.org/How-to-Help/Garden-for-Wildlife/Gardening-Tips/Build-a-Bee-House.aspx . Not sure if Mason Bees are in to the whole (hole?) Mid-Century Modern look, though.)

    Reply
    • Amy says

      May 14, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      Oh that is a great idea, not sure if they are into MCM either 🙂

      Reply
  9. Krista @ the happy housie says

    May 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    This turned out adorably! What a great one tool project- pinning to remember it! Fun to be on this challenge with you Amy:) Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  10. Serena @ Thrift Diving says

    May 14, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Very cute! You know, I love these little $5 round pieces of wood from Home Depot. I have used two of them to make a lazy susan. They don’t sell them year-round, so you really do have to snatch up as many as you can while they’re there. Great job!

    Serena

    Reply
  11. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says

    May 16, 2015 at 5:28 am

    So simple and functional. Great job, Amy!!

    Reply
  12. Lou Lou Girls says

    May 24, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Hello beautiful! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7pm because we love to party with you! Happy Memorial Day! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • Amy says

      May 24, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Dezignable says

    July 13, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Very stylish, I love the color as well! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    July 25, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Amy-

    I am going to build the mid-century modern desk for my son’s dorm room tomorrow. I saw where someone said they built the desk and the legs were wobbly. I’m using Lowes modern legs and angled brackets. I’m building the box top with one divider. Any tips or suggestions to make sure the piece is super sturdy?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Hi Michelle,
      Ya someone left a comment on Remodelaholic saying their legs are wobbly and I’m not sure why. When I used the modern legs and angled brackets from Lowe’s my table turned out great. If you have any issues, you can shim the bracket if needed. Also make sure the legs are all of the same length. Last time I bought some there were some older and newer legs on the same peg and they weren’t exactly the same. Let me know if you have any issues, I’m sure we can trouble shoot it.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        July 25, 2015 at 10:29 pm

        It might also help to have the legs flare out towards the corners, I’m not sure that’s how I drew it, but I think it might help.

        Reply

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