Oak side table, design ideas please

[LarryS.]

All,

As my first true furniture project I want to build something simple, so I am going for a side table for coffee / tea cups in our sun lounge. I want something simple so there is less chance of b@llsing it up so have come up with the following. I'd appreciate comments on which is favoured and also on alterations that you think would make an improvement, have to say that design is not a strong point of mine so your help would be appreciated :

for comments assume table at far left is number 1, far right is number 4

number 1 is a copy of pryally's project here :
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22847

personally I am keen on number 1

 

[LarryS.]

option number 5 by SWMBO :

 

[John McM]

No.1 hands down.

 

[Shultzy]

I like no.5 with perhaps a groove around the top of the legs to make the top look floating.

 

[LarryS.]

I like no.5 with perhaps a groove around the top of the legs to make the top look floating.

shultzy your suggestion was met with 'how do I clean that !' hence looks like we're going for option 1

thanks again for the input

 

[wizer]

I think no.1 looks odd. You need to have another layer for it to even up, if that makes sense?

 

[LarryS.]

I think no.1 looks odd. You need to have another layer for it to even up, if that makes sense?

well spotted, i knew there was something odd about it

 

[Oryxdesign]

You could also put the mitres on the front/back like these bedside cabinets on the left but leave the drawers.

 

[LarryS.]

You could also put the mitres on the front/back like these bedside cabinets on the left but leave the drawers.

that looks really good, will run it pass the management

 

[Wanlock Dod]

Paul,

My vote goes to no. 1, with the additional segment as suggested by WiZeR.

Cheers,

Dod