BurlinsonbyDesign

Woodworking · June 2025

Designed to invoke a sense of mechanical movement.

Simple End Table for a TV Stand

Finished cherry end table under a wall-mounted TV, styled with pumpkins and flowers for fall
Completed
June 2025
Species
Cherry
Board thickness
2 1/4"

More than just a surface, the Simple End Table stands at the intersection of design clarity and artisanal woodworking—a quiet presence, built to last.

A study in clarity and craftsmanship, the Simple End Table seamlessly blends refined form with practical function. Carved from solid cherry hardwood, its disciplined lines speak to minimalist sensibilities—while subtle joinery and thoughtful proportions elevate it beyond utility.

  • Purposeful simplicity: The clean geometry and balanced silhouette evoke timeless elegance and make this piece adaptable to any room.

  • Elegantly crafted: Crisp square legs frame the central shelf, joined with precision and finished with care for strength that feels intentional.

  • Understated functionality: The lower shelf offers discreet storage in a footprint that doesn’t overwhelm—perfect for books, magazines, or decorative details.

  • Hand-finished detail: From sanded surfaces to softly rounded edges, each nuance invites touch and rewards the eye—revealing the wood’s natural beauty.

In the shop

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  • Sketchbook plans for the end table's leg and shelf dimensions, with a metal ruler and drafting tools
  • Cherry end table leg dimension sketch with measurements
  • Cutting the end table's cherry shelf boards to size
  • Cherry and pine end table joinery pieces clamped together with Jorgensen and Irwin bar clamps during glue-up
  • Test-fitting the end table's mortise and tenon leg joint
  • Sanding the end table's cherry apron
  • Looking through the end table's underside at the mortise and tenon corner joinery in the garage workshop

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