How To Build Live Edge Coffee Table

by Everyday Edits

2 Materials

$400

3 Hours

Easy

The best part of this DIY live edge coffee table is it requires only two, locally sourced, pieces and the results rival end high-end furniture store. And the only power tool needed is a drill to attach the metal legs.

Below is the before. This is what a live edge slab looks liked at the Denver slab warehouse. Search "slabs" or "wood slabs" in your city. I found it via an online search.

We chose a Russian Olive tree. Each slab had a story as to where it was sourced in the Denver-metro area. It is very heavy and that is the hardest part to get it on a work table to stain it. Pricing was based on dimensions, type of tree, source etc.

I pre-treated the slab with a wood conditioner. This is my go-to step for stain projects. It dries quickly and the stain goes on like butter.

I followed up with multiple (like 5) coats of Jacobean stain. I love this stain. To see other stain projects with this stain scroll to the bottom. Love it!

I installed the metal legs I found on Etsy. These are solid and sturdy. Pre-drill the holes and then install the table legs to the "upside down" side. Because the slab company cut the table to the dimensions I wanted this was the only part of the project where I had to use a power tool.

I took this photo while standing on top of the table. It is sturdy!

We love the look! The raw edge is an impressive, one of a kind piece that makes a statement in our family room. It is a true Made in the USA coffee table!