Modern Wood Side Table

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Build a solid wood modern side table with just a saw and nail gun using common boards! This side table makes a great plant stand, extra tabletop to set a coffee cup on, and provides a little storage.

Free plans by ana-white.com include step by step diagrams, photos of the build, cut list, shopping list and more.

modern wood side table plans

Why I Built this Project

I wanted a place for a nice plant in our living room as well as a good spot to store our "coffee table books".   I love simple projects and using common boards!

 

Why We Love this Modern Wood Side Table

  • Easy to build, it only took me one hour start to finish
  • Solid wood construction
  • Built using basic tools and materials 
  • Added a modern design element to our room
  • Versatile for living room, bedroom or bathroom
  • Functional for setting cups or adding a plant
  • Storage, great place to store a few books

 

How I Built this Project

Make sure you pick out nice straight boards.

lumber

Make cuts according to the cut list.

cut pieces

Attach first 2 long pieces with glue and nails. Make sure you're working on a flat level surface.

assemblyMeasure and mark shelf placement and attach with glue and nails. I marked the inside and outside of the two uprights to make sure I didn't miss nailing as well as clamped in place once positioned correctly.

shelf placement

shelf placement

marks

shelf

Attach front leg, I attached the top first and then checked for level on the lower shelf. Use glue and nails.

leg

leg

level

stand

Fill nail holes, sand and finish with paint or stain!

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Modern Wood Side Table

Dimensions
dimensions diagram for modern wood side table
Dimensions for Modern Wood Side Table 12" x 12" x 24" tall

Preparation

Shopping List
  • 6 feet of 1x12 board
  • 18" of 1x6 board
  • 1 1/4" brad nails
  • wood glue
Common Materials
1 1/4 inch finish nails
120 grit sandpaper
Cut List
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 24" 
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 10 1/4"
  • 1 - 1x6 @ 18"

 

Tools
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Pencil
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Circular Saw
Brad Nailer
Power Sander

Instructions

Step 1

Attach the two 1x12 boards at 24" long together so back edges match, as shown in diagram, using glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.

Step 2

Measure and mark placement of shelves.  Attach shelves with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.

Step 3

Add the front leg with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.