Trestle tables are a great design to consider when you are trying to create a very comfortable seating arrangement for your guests. Add a matching bench and you can create a very versatile seating arrangement!

Client WorkDerik VanVleetJanuary 17, 2020trestle table, dining table, trestle table build, building a trestle table, walnut table, walnut dining table, DIY, woodworking, DIY dining table, DIY table, custom furniture, custom dining table, walnut wood

Matching Mid Century Modern Bedside Tables

Building a custom set of Mid Century Modern bedside tables for an Atlanta client. Using solid cherry hardwood and solid steel hairpin legs.

Sliding Walnut Barn Door Build

Building a custom walnut sliding barn door for a client in Atlanta

Mid-Century Modern Side Table Build

Building a mid-Century Modern side table from reclaimed white oak and utilizing modern steel legs.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetDecember 2, 2018Furniture, Furniture Making, furniture design, handcrafted furniture, Custom Made, custom furniture, custom table, mid-century modern, side table, white oak, Design, woodworking, wood

Walnut Console Table Build

In this blog post, I will talk about building this amazing console table out of a single walnut board.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetSeptember 6, 2018Console Table, Walnut Table, Walnut, wood, walnut wood, occasional table, hall table, hallway table, narrow table, narrow console table, book matched, breadboards

Massive Dining Table Build - Part 2

This is Part 2 of the massive dining table build where I build the top and apply the finish.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetAugust 27, 2018VanVleet Woodworkingdining table, wood dining table, woodworking, wood, table, trestle table, red oak, oak dining table, oak table

Massive Dining Table Build - Part 1

Part 1 of building a massive dining trestle table that will seat 12+ people.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetAugust 15, 2018dining table, trestle table, red oak, custom table, home decor, custom furniture, handcrafted, handcrafted furniture, large dining table, wood dining table

Guest Post - How I Maximized Utility, Style and Space in My Midtown Studio

Guest Post - How I maximized utility, style and space in my midtown studio through customized furniture

Client WorkDerik VanVleetJuly 25, 2018Midtown Atlanta, Bathroom Cabinet, Floating Shelves, Design, Atlanta, Style, Home Decoration, Home Decor, Furniture Style, Standing Desk, Furniture, Custom Furniture, Home Style, Desk, Furniture Design, Condo Living Comment

How to Design Great Furniture

Five principles to follow in order to take your furniture designs to the next level.

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetJuly 18, 2018maker, build, custom furniture, furniture design, Furniture Making, custom design, design great furniture, great furniture design

Furniture Design - Tips from the Trade

Always be changing and tinkering with your designs, but also keep function a priority when designing.

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetApril 5, 2018Desk, office desk, slant leg desk, ambrosia maple, wood desk, wood desk ideas, desk design, furniture design, design Comment

Wood Finish - How To

Use a wiping varnish and a protective top coat to get an easy, natural looking wood finish.

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetApril 26, 2017woodworking, handcrafted, Wood, finish, tung oil finish, Custom Furniture, polyurethane

Woodworking Tip - Workbench Protection

Woodworking tip - Using an anti-slip rug mat to protect your work parts and your bench.

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetApril 5, 2017Woodworking Tips, woodworking, Shop Tips, Workshop, Work bench, bench, wood, VanVleet Woodworking, Workshop Tips

Woodworking Tips - Lumber Lingo

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetMarch 28, 2017Woodworking Tips, woodworking, Wood, Lumber, Lumber Terminology, Buying Lumber, Rough Cut, Rough Sawn, Rough Lumber, Furniture Making, Custom Furniture

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