An 18th-century-style Pembroke drop-leaf table built in solid cherry with contemporary modifications.
Built as a college final project, the design comes from the 18th century with contemporary changes. Cherry replaced the original mahogany for budget and color. With the leaves down the top is only 25″ by 48″; opened, it is 48″ by 48″, a good size for 4 to 6 people. The top shape, between a circle and a square, was calculated in AutoCAD so the leaves close without gaps.
The legs are laminated from maple and walnut parts end grain to end grain, joined by a 3/4-inch oak dowel and glued with epoxy. Drawers are a highlight: half-blind dovetails, curved two-piece fronts, and knobs turned from leg offcuts so they match perfectly. The hinges are solid brass drop-leaf hinges from Lee Valley. The whole piece is finished in gloss lacquer, four coats on the body and five on the top.
Service area: YKWoodWorking serves Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Oakville and Burlington in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
About this project
What size is the table?
25″ by 48″ with the leaves down, 48″ by 48″ opened, seating 4 to 6.
What is it made of?
Solid cherry with maple and walnut leg laminations; drawer bottoms are Baltic birch plywood with cherry veneer.
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