Arched-Stretcher Sofa Table

Historically, a sofa table has been a quiet servant that waits dutifully in the wings of the room — behind the sofa, but this handsome piece of furniture has more to offer. The legs and arched stretcher are glued up from thick stock to give the base of the table a strong, massive look. Using thinner 5/4 material for the top balances the design. This all means it could serve as a streamlined replacement for a larger buffet in the dining room. Or take up residence in a hallway or entryway. It would also work well tucked under a wall-mounted TV. All of these versatile options might suggest that you have a complex project that you’re preparing to tackle, but that’s not the case at all. You’ll find complete instructions on building this table from the ground up.