LARGE COFFEE TABLE FOR OUTDOORS
For informal lunches, suppers and for snacks
at arty time a large coffee table built of outdoor plywood, protected by wood preservative, and painted in a gay color is a good
solution. This one may be made as shown in
the sketch, with shaped apron and the corner
"legs" cut out, too, or it may be made per-
fectly wedge shaped as in the sketches of
the parts below. The feet may be changed,
should they decay from contact with moisture, waste blocks being used for them. Or
if the table is used on a porch where it is dry
the feet may be dispensed with altogether.
COMPLETELY LET DOWN
When a garden house or terrace has limited
space, the need is acute for a dining table
which will fold away. These tables, combining
storage space for plates and other necessary
equipment, are hinged to let down, the rear
resting on the jutting lower cupboard space,
the front supported by a hinged leg which is
a part ofthe decorative frame when not in use.
Potted plants grace the shelves on either side.
YOU CAN MOVE TOE TABLE FOR LUNCH
A few chimney flue blocks, a slab of cut
stone (outdoor plywood could also be utilized) and you can move your table around to
enjoy various parts of your garden or terrace as the sun and blossoms may dictate.
Chimney flue blocks form the support here
for the table and make the seats when
paired. Cushions will make them more comfortable, of course, but are not necessary.
COFFEE TABLE OF BLOCKS AND SLATE
A slate top cut round or In irregular slab
style set on a pair of wall blocks makes a
most acceptable low cocktail or coffee table.
It can be easily picked up and moved, and
because it is impervious to weather can be
left out all winter as a bird feeding table.
A table which is demountable yet is impervious to weather can be built by stacking up
three chimney blocks and placing a slab of
slate or other stone on top. It may be cut
stone or irregular in shape as shown above.
Or, by using several half-blocks placed to
support the slab, a larger piece may be used
for a low table. Half blocks with cushions
made to fit make low seats for terrace use.
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