Today is Themed Furniture Makeover Day and is one of my favorite times of the month. Can you blame me? Not only is one of my passions are redoing furniture, but also the fact that I get to do it along with the best in Blogland, just makes it all the sweeter. I’m all about creating a reclaimed game table today.
ANIMAL is the theme for today, and I have to tell you that my project has been in my brain for two years now…yes, TWO YEARS! I acquired a broken down antique Morris rocker when I needed parts for a custom rocking chair I was working on. (Read the full story here to catch you up to speed)
TRASHURE
Over the years, I’ve used the springs to create Christmas tree toppers, the rockers to make custom signs, and the arm rests for a fun beachy project. I’ve made use of all the parts except the back rest, spindles, and the base. The back rest will be turned into something functional soon, the spindles I am waiting for the holidays to roll around. Here’s the leftover base:
There’s a piece of the other broken rocker, a remnant slab of first growth reclaimed wood we used to make these custom kitchen shelves, and the cast iron pieces that adjusted the rocker back. Aren’t’ they cool?
Next, when I turned the leftover base upside down, I saw an animal. The legs looked like a hoofed animal, and what better time to get my rear in gear and do this thing up right than our makeover day? So, here we go…
DIY TIME
First, to start my game table, Im taking off the pieces that held the rockers on. That is some solid wood, friends!
Here are the leftover pieces, and I already see something in them, do you? Head HERE to see…hee hee hee.
After that, I asked my hubby to jump in and cut me a tabletop to fit inside the base. Of course, I was photo-bombed by my little one who loves to watch her mama work. I’m getting ready to use my jigsaw to cut out the center of the game table by drilling pilot holes.
Originally, I was planning a deer or moose using those cast-iron parts, but somehow my brain kept leaning toward a horse. After that, I make a pattern and then cut it out of that reclaimed wood slab I showed you earlier, again using my jigsaw. (that is one of my absolute favorite tools, and if you’re itching to give one a try, I’ve got a DIY tutorial to get you started!)
THE REVEAL
Finally, after more cutting and building, here is what my game table looks like.
…a game table made from reclaimed parts. Fun, eh? We love chess in our house and whenever I find a board or game pieces while thrifting I snatch them up. Eventually, I want each of my kids to have their own set. What better, than a chess board complete with storage below?
Almost all the parts for this piece were reclaimed or found second-hand. With that in mind, I even add on that creepy eye carved piece from my VW bus dresser, and that I mentioned in this recent post.
YEEHAW
Some baby crib springs for eyes, a broken piece of filigree from a past makeover for the horses’ mane front. Then, there are those iron pieces that are now a mane. Funky fun, I tell ya!
I even salvaged the rest of the rocker for a tail. Nothing goes to waste around here!
But that’s not all…not only are we chess lovers, but LEGO lovers too. So why not make a reversible game-top, right?
Can’t beat a good repurpose. What is more, I’m glad this game table is out of my brain after two years of holding it in. Furthermore, if you love this game table, you can find it in my online shop available for purchase.
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Also, here’s more of my repurposed work like this game table:
Before you go, come see what my furniture friends have created for the ANIMAL theme. ♥
It’s a pony! Every kid wants a pony!! This is amazing and even better with the upcycled hardware items you used. Seriously, amazing…yet again! XO!
hahah..yes, a pony crush! Thanks so much for stopping by, Wendi.
This is darling!!! I am sure your kids are having a fun time with it. You’ve got another winner here!
Thanks so much, Christy!
What a great upcycle! Love upcycled projects. It is go great that you added the storage too! Sharing!
Thanks, Lindsay! Gotta make use of all of it, right?
Amazing! You are the cleverest ever! XO
Thank you, Christy!
GENIAL!!!! Muy creativo . Me encanta.
Muchas gracias! Es importante reutilizar cosas, no?
Wow, Larissa! You continuously amaze me. I can’t believe you have done so many things with the pieces of the rocker. I love the new game table, and I would have never thought to make that out of the pieces of the rocker. Love the pics of your sweet kiddos too.
Fun to think outside the rocker, isn’t it Karen? Thanks for the love and for your sweet words.
You never cease to amaze me, Larissa! Your creativity, building skills, and reuse of everything blows me away. You rocked (pun intended) this one! There’s that creepy eye trim! In awe over here girlfriend…in awe.
hahaha…good one! Hard to believe it hung around here for 2 years because I have prime real estate in my shop and I just didn’t want to give up on it.
Wow, that is SO impressive!!! You totally rocked it!! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity!
Nancy
Thank you so much, Nancy! It was fun to finally get it out of my brain. 😀
I love, love ,love the table. And the idea of the space to store pieces is genius! The kiddo who gets this will keep it for his kids.
Yay! Happy to hear it, Nancy! I do hope it is a piece that someone will enjoy for generations. 🙂
That is the cutest game table ever! Love it! The kids get a pony and a table all in one!!
Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! This table is unique and I know that someone is going to be thrilled to buy it for their kids.
It’s sort of an addiction, Paula. If I’m not creating, I’m going crazy! 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
I thought you had actually used pieces from a kid’s wooden rocking horse. So creative. Love your repurpose of what seems like junk to others! And it’s practical to boot! ;o)
Practical is a must in our home, and I try to create things for others that are the same. Thank you so much for your commendations, Lucy!
Larissa,
What a unique and wonderful table! an Heirloom piece for sure that your kids will hand down for generations to come!
wonderful job!
Hugs,
Karin
Thanks so much, Karin! I really wanted to create a durable and fun piece to be enjoyed for years to come. I’m so glad you saw that.
LOVE it! What a great thinker you are! I would love to own this! Just awesome!
How awesome to hear, Marilyn! Thank you so much. 😀
Girl! You are so incredibly creative! Every project you do is beyond fantastic. Some little person is going to get the best pony ever!
Tempting to keep it, Amy, but we just don’t need another one. I’m sure you can understand that. Thanks for the love!
Truly genius, and one of a kind!! Just wonderful for everyone!!
Thank you! It had been in my brain for so long and I feel so good that it came out well. 🙂
Larissa, this is simply A~M~A~Z~I~N~G! I’m enjoying your vision!
It’s fun to create, isn’t it Jeanette? Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my goodness! This is SO AMAZING!!!!! You have mad skills.
Thank you so much, Audra! A fun project for sure.
You are one heck of an artist-craftsperson to have worked out something like this beautiful game table from an old rocking chair!
You made my day!! Thank you. It was a fun project that I’m so happy was able to come to fruition.
It’s very creative idea Larissa. You are so dextrous to do that lovely RECLAIMED GAME TABLE. It looks simple but very interesting. I’ll try to do it for my children. Thanks for your tips.
Thank you for stopping by! It was fun and glad it didn’t go to the dump. 😉
it truly is a great idea. You really great, you know. I think the kids will feel very happy. what you do is really wonderful. I had more ideas for my house.
Thank you for saying so. It’s fun to create!
This is so lovely! I love the colors and unique. I need one! I will make it for my son.
Thank you, and good for you! 🙂
So cool and useful idea. I often throw away broken things like that, but after visiting yur blog I knew what to do with them . We can save a lot of money and the life is more simple.
Thank you for getting why I do what I do. We have so much around us if we can see it in a different light. Have fun!
My, my, is there anything beyond your amazing imagination!? You are truly the Queen if redo/repurpose! ?
You are so sweet, Janice. Thank you!
Simply amazing! Five horseshoes for this project!!
You’re soooo fun, Diana!! Thank you for the huge smile 😀