Boulter
Project Length - 5 weeks
Wood Shop Time - 2 weeks
Design Insights
Motive
Inspired by Boulter House
Coffee Table
Functional & Elegant
Storage
Design
Mid Century Modern
Tapered Legs
Functional Design
Minimalist
Floating Features
Tools
Fusion Modeling | Shop Drawings | Template Drawings | Palm Sander
Band Saw | Miter Saw | Table Saw | Routing Table |Domino Jointer
The Boulter House - 99-1 Rawson Woods Cir, Cincinnati, OH
Design Insights
Motive
Boulter is a mid-century modern coffee table meant to blend functionality with simplicity and elegance. Offering storage while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic.
Design
This mid-century modern coffee table showcases the natural cherry wood with tapered legs and a functional lower shelf. Its minimalist design highlights clean lines and quality craftsmanship, making it stylish and practical for any setting.
Tools
Analog Sketching
Fusion Modeling
Shop Drawings
Template Drawings
Palm Sander
Band Saw
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Routing Table
Domino Jointer
Process
Trend Research
Before starting my design, I found an article on AND Academy, an online design education platform, that outlined upcoming mid-century modern trends such as…
Minimalism and clean lines
Simple but highly practical design'
Contemporary form with high usage of geometry
Ample usage of natural materials
Furniture with tapered legs, clean spaces, and simple form
The Boulter House
99-1 Rawson Woods Cir, Cincinnati, OH
My goals for this coffee table project were to create a piece that was geometric, sleek, and highly functional. I aimed for exceptional craftsmanship and a design that was visually appealing from all angles. Throughout the process, I wanted to develop my woodworking skills and gain a deeper understanding of what makes good furniture design, both in form and construction.
Goal
Ideation
Exploded View
Blueprint Drawing
Leg Template
Apron Template
Design Changes
Before
After
* Slimming down the table makes for a more graceful form. Re-designing the stretcher allows for a floating effect while preventing the top from cupping. Adding a 4-degree angle to the legs creates a rounded design with all 3 axis being considered.
Construction
Miter Corner
Band Saw Curve
Palm Sand Level
Leg Taper Jig
Band Saw Curve
Glue Ups
Finish
First, applied 2 coats of Osmo’s Polyx-Oil to bring out the wood grain. Then, applying ceramic coating to create a protective, hydrophobic finish, ensuring safety from minor scratches and stains.
