For the recycled art show this year, I decided to make a table for two from recycled lumber. Second Use just got a bus load of 2×3 used decking, and I bought 10 eight-footers for this project.
The 2×3’s were wet and had a thick layer of paint. After drying in the garage for a week, I started sanding them down. This created an interesting look.
I prototyped the stool from old 2×3’s. This resulted in a small stool, with a low back. The stool is a little higher than most stools which makes it more of a transitional stool. Cutting the back legs at the right angle made it possible to create a backrest out of the same piece of wood. The table is also a a little higher than most tables so it fits well with the stools. I like the tables longer and not too deep. So, if you sit on opposite sides of the long ends, it creates an intimate setting. You can also sit on the short sides, which creates more of a traditional spacing.
The end-result is something more elegant than the furniture from 2×4.
Table: 36×22 H: 31
Stools: 10×10 seating height: 22
