How to Make Unique End Tables

Decorating a room in an eclectic or vintage style and using outdoor decor inside your home is a great way to incorporate unique end tables. Items that started out their functional life as something else can be found in your attic, basement and even your yard. Repurpose these objects to create whimsical and unique end tables that are sure to be a conversation starter. These unique end tables are made from an old antique sewing machine with an iron base and a large clay flower crock. They are simple to make and each can be completed within an afternoon. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Antique Sewing Machine End Table

1

Disconnect and remove the sewing machine from the inside of the sewing machine cabinet. Place the sewing machine cabinet upside down on your work surface. Remove the wood sewing cabinet from the antique iron sewing machine stand using the drill and a screwdriver bit attachment. Set the wood sewing machine cabinet aside for use in another project.

2

Place the old end table on your work surface with the top side down. Remove the legs from the tabletop using the drill and a screwdriver bit attachment. Center the iron sewing machine stand upside down on the underside of the end table tabletop. Using the drill and a small drill bit, drill pilot holes through the existing holes on the iron sewing machine stand and into the bottom of the tabletop. Attach the iron sewing machine stand to the tabletop using wood screws. Drilling pilot holes before attaching the wood screws will prevent the wood from splitting.

3

Turn your unique antique sewing machine end table over. Sand the sides and top of the tabletop. Wipe the sanding particles from the tabletop using a tack cloth. Apply wood stain using the sponge brush to the tabletop surface and allow it to dry. Apply polyurethane over the wood stain and allow it to dry.

Flower Crock End Table

4

Cut the floral foam brick to fit the inside of an 8-inch clay flowerpot, using a serrated knife. Apply hot glue to the inside sides and bottom of the pot and insert the floral foam. Apply hot glue to the top of the foam and cover with Spanish moss. Insert the stem of the silk flower bouquet into the center of the foam.

5

Place the flowerpot down into a 24-inch flower crock. It is not necessary to glue the flowerpot bottom to the crock. This will allow you to replace your flowers with other objects when the mood strikes you. Place Spanish moss around the outside of the small flowerpot, fluffing to fill the space.

6

Space the four self-adhesive rubber bumpers evenly on the rim of the large flower crock. Place a 24-inch round table top on the bumpers. This will cushion the glass and prevent it from becoming scratched.