A chamfer is the details of this repurposed oak(s) coffee table.
![Top view of the repurposed oak chamfer coffee table shows the pattern of the wood grain](https://designablemakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/redoak-chamfer-table-4.jpg)
Whilst there are several cool chamfer design elements to this modern coffee table, it’s ultimately the swirly grain of the red oak top that steals the show.
A 15 degree chamfer adorns the 1 1/2″ thick red oak top bottom edge. The 1 5/8″ square leg base sports 2 chamfers. Visually noticeable, a steep corner chamfer on the outward corner of each leg top. Lastly, a shallow 4-facet one creating a shadow line on the leg bottom.
![Closeup chamfer detail of repurposed oak coffee table with black base](https://designablemakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/redoak-chamfer-table-2.jpg)
The red oak tabletop is a reclamation, having been found on the roadside by my uncle, adding an air of history and charm to this modern design. It had a nasty dark oil finish with years of use and neglect apparent, and a groove edge profile. I sanded and trimmed the top to shape, while still keeping characteristics of its past life intact. This repurposed tabletop has a few minor checks, dowel holes where the original legs were joined, and a crack along the seam. I used walnut sedgebell inlays to keep the seam from separating further (it also adds a nice visual contrast). I used white oak to construct the base, with a combination of Rubio Monocoat black oil overtop intense black precolor.
![Walnut inlay detail of the repurposed oak chamfer coffee table](https://designablemakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/redoak-chamfer-table-3.jpg)
I don’t have a before picture, but follow this link to my @designableco Instagram feed to see the build process. See a remnant of the prior finish and edge profile as well.
Built using solid construction, and having appropriate physical dimensions, this table could also be used as a sitting bench.
Overall size:50″ l x 15 1/2″ h x 17 1/2″ h
$450 $225
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