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Arts and crafts couch and end table

Project by Zipsss posted 643 days ago 1315 views 2 times favorited 8 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I built this couch a few years ago, from plans of Wood Magazine. The wood is quarter saw withe oak. It was a fun project. The upholstery is not real leather, but the “cow skin” is real, from my last trip to Argentina. The table has a built in light, and is a reproduction of a table that I saw in a Cape May antique store. I did some modifications to match the couch. The top is made of stained glass to match the light cover. Some day I may do a couple of chairs to go with it.

-- Zipsss


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Tim Pursell

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posted 643 days ago

Very nice work! I like that the stained glass tabletop matches the lampshade, very cool!

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 643 days ago

Hi Zipsss;

You did a fine job with this. Idi you do the stained glass work too?

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Scott Bryan

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posted 643 days ago

Zipsss,

I am a fan of mission style furniture projects and this one is excellent. The stained glass top and built in lamp in the end table is a nice touch to the furniture group.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Grumpy

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posted 643 days ago

That furniture has stood the test of time. Great job. look forward to seeing those chairs.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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cajunpen

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posted 643 days ago

Really nice looking sofa and table. I like the style – the cow hide is o.k., but not my personal favorite. The rooms looks comfortable and the sofa and table really pull it together.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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MsDebbieP

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posted 643 days ago

Nice story behind the pieces.
Love the matching stained glass!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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DAN

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posted 643 days ago

Beautiful work. The cow hide really is a nice touch and adds alot to the effect of the piece.

How expensive was the hide ?

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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Zipsss

112 posts in 1012 days


posted 642 days ago

The “cow” I bought in Argentina for about $35.00 from a wholesaler that manufacture shoes and purses.
I did a few pieces of stained glass in the past. I enjoy it, but not as much as building furniture. I did build 3 windows for my local synagogue, the are about 2’ by 5’ long. I will try to get new pictures to post, since they were built before digital cameras where popular.

-- Zipsss

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