Vintage Industrial Inspired Apartment Size Coffee Table

After numerous requests for a smaller version of my 2 drawer coffee table pictured here, I just finished one for a client. It also has iron handles I made instead of the wood pulls on the other table. Dimensions are 38" x 20" x 18" tall and I can make them for $545 in this size if you are interested. Next I am making this style in a side table so stayed tuned for pictures.

Below is a picture of the back of the table.

Drawer Handles

I have 2 options at the moment, wood or handmade iron.

Finishes for Iron

As of now, I have 3 types of patina finishes for the iron. All are sealed with a matte clear coat.

Rust Patina - Natural rust

Natural Patina - This is how the steel comes from the mill

Acid wash patina - Treated with acid

Black Patina - Coming soon, additional cost around $50

Optional drawer

I decided to add an optional drawer for my pieces. It's handmade including the handle. I figured it would be nice to have a small hidden drawer for the clutter coffee tables collect like remote controls. My thought was to recess it a couple inches or more so it's not really seen unless you look at the table at an angle or under it. Dimensions are 10.5" wide x 12" deep x 1.5" tall, although since it hangs down 1/2" it will fit something almost 2" tall. This drawer is unfinished and not attached to the table, just sitting on a stack of CDs. Also, this could go under the bottom shelf to be even more hidden, and/or you could have multiple drawers. As always, custom sizes are available. Priced at $95 each installed on your table with a matching finish.

Here you can just see part of the handle.

If you want, the drawer could be flush mounted like this.

Drawer pulled out to expose the seldom used remotes.

Drawer removed to see the size against a 20" deep coffee table.

Or on a side table. This drawer is too wide for this table so a smaller one would fit. I think it looks great on this piece so I'd recommend flush mounting it.

Vintage Industrial Side / End Table

Inspired from the French industrial era (circa 1940s), this table is constructed entirely of iron and is riveted together for a rugged industrial / retro look. It looks vintage but not beat up. The top measures 20" x 18" and it is 26" tall making it ideal to use as a side table or an accent table. Priced at $275, contact Greg at 602-330-1234 for more information.

French Industrial Era Coffee Table / Cart

After making the previous French industrial era inspired table, I decided to make a smaller version without the drawers. It's more at home in tighter living spaces like apartments and lofts. The frame is made of iron and the wood planks are aged to a nice gray and light brown patina. The caster wheels make it easy to move around rooms and also lock. Dimensions are 38" x 20" x 18" tall. Price $345, call Greg at 602-330-1234.

French Industrial Era Coffee Table

Just finished this French industrial era inspired coffee table with caster wheels. Dimensions are 48" x 24" x 18" tall and it has 2 generous size drawers as well as locking casters to keep it in place. With two shelves and two drawers, it offers a lot of storage space for it's size. Asking $545 for this unique piece.  Here is the same table, but in a smaller size: Link

Industrial Vintage Furniture Designs That Inspire Me

Here is a slideshow of 100+ industrial/vintage furniture designs that I found across the internet. I use these for inspiration on my own projects. If you like a particular design, just let me know...

Century old Barn Wood Vintage Farmhouse Console Table

"36,000 Sunrises"

Unique console table for sale. Vintage farmhouse inspired design with reclaimed wood, salvaged from an old barn near Mormon Lake outside of Flagstaff built in 1906. The wood faced to the east and has seen over 36,000 sunrises. It also has some of the original iron nails in it. The iron work looks aged to match and is detailed with old style rivet construction. It is heavy and very solid. The top measures 44" x 18" and it is 30" tall. This is a one of a kind table with really beautiful wood and iron work. Asking $395, please call Greg at 602-330-1234 for more information. I will have more similar tables for sale soon so contact me if you are interested. Thanks for looking!

About Me and My Designs

My Story:
Recently my wife said she needed a table for the 2 chairs she got for her birthday. Sitting at a desk all day, I missed working with my hands, so I got to work. My wife liked what I made (she has impeccable taste), but I knew I could improve on it. So I made another table for our backyard. Then after visiting several shabby chic furniture stores, and 100s of similar vintage websites, I came up with some designs that I really love. Each piece I've made is an improvement on the last design.

My Style:
I prefer designs with an industrial flair. Especially the mid-century French industrial era. My wife calls it industrial cottage. It may look like a vintage piece from Maine or Europe. I do love the east coast look which you don't see much here in Phoenix. My style is evolving with each piece I make.

The Furniture:
I craft every furniture piece by hand and each is unique.  Some of the pieces use reclaimed barn wood or metal, and others are distressed. One of my pet peeves is distressed furniture that was done poorly. So I go through a lot of effort to make my work look vintage (not old and beat up), yet keep it functional and eye catching. And it's built to last and remain in style. As it ages and wears, it looks better.  All metal and wood is sealed unless otherwise noted.  The iron (new and recycled) was purchased at a local salvage yard here in Phoenix and all of the lumber is locally bought. Even the 100 year old barn wood is from this state.

Why Am I Doing This?:
Well I love what I do. I put my blood, sweat and tears into my work (well I haven't cried yet at work but it'll probably happen sometime soon). Working with iron is awesome. Maybe it's a primal thing, but shaping metal with a hammer, heat and fire makes my day.  I tell my wife all the time that during a good day, something catches on fire. Sometimes it's me, but that's part of the excitement. I probably should stop wearing flip flops while welding and wear my boots. I also get to play around with various chemical reactions for the metal and wood finishes.  Maybe I sound like a kid at play, that's how it feels to me. I was always fascinated with the old time blacksmiths when I was younger.

Vintage Barn Wood and Iron End Table

Unique custom side table for sale. Vintage farmhouse inspired design with reclaimed wood, salvaged from a century old barn in Chino Valley (circa 1892-1907). The iron looks aged to match and is detailed with old style rivet construction. It is heavy for it's size and very solid. The top measures 15.5" x 26" and it is 24.5" tall. This is a one of a kind table with really beautiful wood and iron work. Asking $350 (SOLD BUT TAKING ORDERS), please call Greg at 602-330-1234 for more information.

Industrial Metal Coffee Table

Just finished this indoor/outdoor coffee table. It has an industrial vintage asthetic to it and measures 49"H x 28"W x 17"T. It's a one of a kind and constructed of heavy gauge steel weighing approximately 50lbs. The finish on the steel is raw with a brushed, almost chrome look. It's ready for paint, clear coat, or chroming, but I personally like the raw steel look. I will be creating more tables and chairs in this style so check back with me if you are interested.

Price $465, please call Greg at 602-330-1234

Iron Garden Trellis

Constructed of rebar, this makes a great trellis for a creeping vine or ivy like Arabian Jasmine. It can be left raw to rust in the elements or painted. Various criss-cross patterns can be made to support the vines. The one pictured is using baling or farm wire at measures 8' wide x 6' tall. And it's easy to install in the ground. Prices vary from $200 on up.

My First Big Project

The first big project I took on was building an offroad truck. And maybe I'd do some desert racing with it. This took a lot of research. I mean I had just bought a welder having never welded before. With a quick lesson from a friend and a bit of self-study, I felt ready. I also didn't understand roll cage design which I needed to know well since it may save my life if I crashed.  So I asked a lot of questions, came up with a design, showed it to some people in the business, and just did it. There were always people telling me I was going to fail along the way. But they seemed to disappear as my project came closer to completion.

And after I completed it, well I was quite pleased. I had several people in the industry look it over too. Many wanted to own it. I had a racer in a trophy truck (the top racing class) tell me to race it this weekend! But I decided after all my work, I didn't want to beat it up in a race.

I was really happy with my design. It performed great offroad, was street legal, had a usable bed which was very unusual, and looked fairly stock except for the big tires and extended fenders. It was a lot of fun on the road too. You could hit curbs at 60mph and you barely felt them. And landing a 5 foot high jump was smooth as butter.

Interior Cage

Front

Suspension

Bumper

Bed Cage

Jump Testing