The carved leaves present the greatest joinery challenge in this reproduction of a Mackintosh tea table design.

Reproduced in quarter sawn white oak, this tea table designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh shows its art nouveau and Arts & Crafts roots, perhaps mores than in the original’s white painted finish. The carved leaves are the most daunting aspect of the build; otherwise construction relies on dadoes and half-blind dovetails. Patterns for the shelf, top, and cutouts help make quick work of repetitive actions.

More Information

• Read more about the table’s design here.
• I detailed this build in the October 2017 issue of Popular Woodworking.