DIY Garden Urn Turned Coffee Table

I took an antique cast-iron garden urn and filled it with a monochromatic assortment of bone & mother of pearl buttons and rhinestone jewelry, then topped it with glass for a unique industrial, yet pretty coffee table.

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Simply find an antique cast-iron urn and top it with glass.
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Easy industrial, shabby chic, vintage, eclectic, urban, etc. coffee table. Fill it with treasures that compliment your decor!
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The urn is about two feet across at the widest point. The glass is three feet at the widest point.
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I filled it with bone and mother of pearl buttons. Be sure to plug up any drain holes so things don't fall out. You can also use something under the buttons or ot...
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I added my collection of rhinestone brooches, belt buckles, and other jewelry on top. I love them all, and didn't have another way to display them. The...
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This Quatrefoil shaped Weiss one with all the baguette rhinestones is one of my favorites.
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I also put antique chandelier drops in for extra sparkle. The tone on tone effect is stunning. The rest of the room is mostly white with some natural linen acc...
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Here is the table in the context of the rest of the room. . .

7 Comments

Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Ah Mikey, I was looking at all the pictures thinking how beautiful and unique this display was and I hadn't looked to see who posted it. I SHOULD HAVE KNOW IT WAS YOURS!! Gorgeous ;~)

on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 1
Mikey F Richmond, VA

Thanks, Susan!!!

on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 0
Sharron W Memphis, TN

How Unique is That...really cool idea!

on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 1
Donna R Lumberton, TX

Oh my gosh, how unique and creative! You really took this another creative step by adding the jewelry. This one is going to be pinned and saved! I love your whole room.

on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 2
Brenda Bard

great idea

on Aug 05, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Hey Mikey, I like it! I've often wanted to make a coffee table from an old urn, but never found a urn I liked that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I love your filling. Absolutely gorgeous!

on Dec 27, 2012 · Like 2
Leena Milligan-Lanteigne Leesburg, VA

Love how this turned out! The use of the rhinestone brooches makes it so special and sparkly! What else is fun to do is to run a cord out the drainage hole and add a light underneath some of the filling items. It would shine beautifully! Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs, Leena

on Jan 10, 2013 · Like 1

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