Sunday, June 26, 2011

Anthropologie Inspired Coffee Table

It might have taken awhile, I might have run into a few road bumps along the way, and some poople may think I am slightly crazy for taking this on but my coffee table is finally finished!


It all started while browsing Anthropologie and Viva Terra online (this was so long ago they are not even on the website anymore! All I could find was the console table that went with the set) and lusting after the fabulous furniture they have. I love the look and style but the price is always out of my reach. About 6 months ago I saw this coffee table:



I decided to turn my lust and longing into something tangible. We needed a new coffee table, I was tired of the old Ikea one I had since college and wanted something more grown up. So I started on a quest to build my own replica of the table above. After much planning, research and building I finally have it all finished!





I am incredibly happy with the final result and really happy to be finished! I don't have a lot of experience staining wood but I think it turned out pretty well. I tried to add some aged touched to the wood to try and replicate the look of old railroad ties (Which the coffee table I was inspired by is made of).





Here's a full post on how I made the table tops and check out the other parts of the process here to find out how I went from this:


To This:




Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5


Thanks and have a great rest of the weekend!



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27 comments:

  1. KaelaJune 26, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Amazing! I am inspired!

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  2. jandjhomeJune 26, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    This is truly amazing! The finish is gorgeous and I love that you made it. Beautiful!

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  3. maryJune 26, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Yay! I've been following the whole process. I bet you're so happy it's done! Congrats and it looks great!

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  4. orchidlanedecor.comJune 26, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Congratulations. What a mammoth project that must have been, looks great.

    Suzy xxx

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  5. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishJune 26, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I love this!!! Great job! I have to share on my FB page!

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  6. PamelaJune 26, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    That table turned out wonderful!! Thanx for stopping by earlier!

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  7. LisaJune 27, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Oh my gosh, this is amazing! I always love these tables when I see them. You did a fabulous job!

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  8. Megan GunyanJune 27, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Wow! Such an accomplishment! You're staining is perfect. What an amazing table! Great job.

    I'd love for you to join my giveaway for 2 canvas pillow forms going on now! www.alittleknickknack.com Happy 4th!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    really GREAT job! love it!

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  10. HomeroadJuly 15, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful table and I'm totally impressed with the welding!
    Susan

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  11. Jean @ Flower Hill Design CompanyJuly 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Incredible job!

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  12. sallie kateJuly 21, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Wow, nice work. I dig it! :)

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  13. RoeshelJuly 23, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    You're so talented, Rachelle! It's gorgeous!

    Roeshel

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  14. Kim @ keller-creativeJuly 23, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Wow! I would NEVER try to conquer something like that. KUDOS!

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  15. BrookJuly 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I am so impressed with this amazing build! You did a fantastic job

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  16. Cassie BustamanteJuly 25, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    that is AWESOME. love the style and am so impressed you built it.

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  17. Rachel {polkadots and puppies}August 1, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I am blown away by this table! Seriously LOVE it! Well done! :)

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  18. InMyOwnStyleAugust 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    What a great table. It is the perfect knock-off. I think you have a future in furniture making. :)
    My best- Diane

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  19. The B'sAugust 19, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    This is exactly what I want to do for our basement! I think I might be able to do it on my own with out my husbands help! Thanks to your great advice!!!! Love the tables.

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  20. jess@balancing the dreamSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    LOVE

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  21. MeganSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I love the look of wood and metal. These turned out beautiful. I am visiting from CSI and I have to say that this is a pretty terrific knock off.

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  22. Candace @ Candace CreationsSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Love the table that is so awesome! Seriously great work on the knock off!

    thanks for linking up to scrappy saturdays, hope to see more of your great stuff every weekend:)

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  23. Anneke at This, That and LifeNovember 8, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Wow! You did an amazing job!!! I'm planning to build something similar, but my husband is a trained sheetmetal worker, so he'll make the base. You did awesome!

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  24. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Gorgeous! You and I might have a lovely future as blog friends, because check out what my hubby and I made:

    http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-welded-desk-complete.html

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  25. UnknownJune 24, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I love this! You did a great job!

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  26. Ashli HerselfNovember 23, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I realize this was over a year ago, but I really love this project! Really inspiring! I'm your newest follower by the way :)
    Ashli
    http://thegrayhouseontheleft.blogspot.com

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  27. HartwichApril 7, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    We needed a new coffee table, I was tired of the old Ikea one I had since college and wanted something more grown up. So I started on a quest ... ccoffeetables.blogspot.com

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