Rustic Home Décor: Tree Stump Table

Make a coffee table from a tree stump and a slab of wood to give your space a one-of-a-kind elegance.

By Chris Lubkemann
June 24, 2010

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Among the 35 stylish, distinctive home décor projects in “Tree Craft” are table lamps, photo frames, curtain rods, planters, vases and a checker set.
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The following is an excerpt from Tree Craft: 35 Rustic Wood Projects That Bring the Outdoors In by Chris Lubkemann (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2010). Nothing adds more warmth and charm to a home than the simple beauty of natural wood. Thanks to woodworker Lubkemann’s creative, practical projects in Tree Craft, bringing the splendor of the outdoors into your home is easier than ever. This excerpt is from Chapter 3, “Living.” 

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A coffee table made from a slab and a stump will really bring the outdoors into your living room. You could also build one of these rugged pieces to serve as a long-lasting, no-fuss outdoor table. Slap a couple of stumps next to it, and you’ve got seating! This rugged coffee table would cost a small fortune to purchase, but you can make it yourself for a lot less.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS 

Big slab of wood for tabletop
Big stump for pedestal
Belt sander
Stain, if desired 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Find a big slab of wood for the tabletop. Here’s the large slice of American elm I started with. This is definitely a piece I wouldn’t want to drop on any body parts!

2. Sand the top of the slab with a belt sander. I like the look of leaving the rough chainsaw cuts visible, but just smoothing out the surface.

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