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Photo shows table and box-seat unit for children that can be flipped upside down for a booth that accommodates both box seats. BH&G Project Plan available. Est. cost: $18.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1976 (v.54#7) pg. 81

How to build a child-size table and two chairs. Table has 18" square base, triangular pedestal 18" high and a circular top 24" in diameter. Chairs have triangular sides with a 12" square seat and a backrest. All three pieces are built from 1/2" plywood.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1977 (v.55#7) pg. 54

Wooden cube table and cube arm chairs. Estimated cost: $66.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1981 (v.59#7) pg. 33, 46

Cat-shaped rocker for a child is accompanied by a mouse-shaped circular table. Est. cost: $17 and $11.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1985 (v.63#3) pg. 111, 177

Simple wooden table featuring a "rabbit" pedestal.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1985 (v.63#7) pg. 87, 121

Sturdy children's work table (play table). Top measures 32" square. Built of birch plywood. Four padded stools store under the table when not in use. Estimated cost: $120.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1980 (v.3#12) pg. 42

Child-size trestle table and two benches. Top measures 20"x36". Built mostly from pine.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1984 (v.8#2) pg. 24

A child size picnic table features a 21"x36" top and two attached benches.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jun 1985 (v.8#9) pg. 18, 28

Ring toss table. Childs table is designed to fold up against a wall when not in use. When folded, the table becomes a wall mounted game.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1985 (v.9#2) pg. 40

Child's table and chairs. Chairbacks feature scrolled slats and heart-shaped cutouts.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Oct 1986 (v.10#1) pg. 67

Child's folding table and chair set features a decorative woodburned-and-painted apple pattern in the top.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Oct 1987 (v.11#1) pg. 18

Playtime table. Easy-to-clean play table provides storage for toys or craft supplies in the base. Acrylic top (30"x48") is supported by a base cabinet (24"x28"x23" tall) that has two large doors for access.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1990 (v.13#6) pg. 36

Panda Bear picnic table and two chairs for a child. Simple table (20"x30"x22" high) has tapered legs. Chairs have backs shaped and painted like pandas, with shoe-like feet. Tabletop and chair-seat tops are painted with watermelon slice motifs, echoing the watermelon slices held by the pandas.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1991 (v.14#12) pg. 60

Rolling craft table features storage space accessible from three sides so two or more children can use the same table. Built from birch plywood edged with maple and a plastic laminate top.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1994 (v.17#10) pg. 20

Build a sturdy water table for children to play with water toys. A matching top covers the water to form a desk or craft table. Overall dimensions: 24"x48"x23" tall. Includes a built-in bench for seating.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jun 1995 (v.18#9) pg. 42

Child's play table (double-pedestal desk) features six large storage drawers. The top drawers are also accessible through lift-off covers in the top. This is ideal for "sweeping" small toys into top drawers. Overall dimensions: 48"x19"x22" tall.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1995 (v.18#12) pg. 36

Play table (20" diameter) and matching stool for tots. Decorated with colorful paint, stickers and tapes that are protected with clear waterproof epoxy resin.
CRAFTS Mar 1994 (v.17#3) pg. 74, 55

Tips on painting furniture for a child's room to compliment the decor. Circular playtable made from fiberboard is painted with a checkerboard motif surrounded by monkeys.
DECORATIVE ARTIST'S WORKBOOK Jan-Feb 1995 (v.22#1) pg. 16

Childrens play table complete with bear and bunny chairs.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 25 1983 (v.96#15) pg. 99, 156

A table designed for kids. "X"-shaped end legs on this trestle table are finished to look like a strong man.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #202 Oct 1979 (v.29#8) pg. 21

Reproduction of a small Victorian table used by President Lincoln's children as a play table. Suitable for use as an end table or accent piece. Made of pine and cherry.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #243 Nov 1983 (v.33#9) pg. 38

Kangaroo desk and work table for a child has a special storage spot for the matching stool.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #256 Feb 1985 (v.35#2) pg. 64

Artful tables. Three wall-hung tables which fold down when not needed. (1) Writing desk with a 40" semi-circular top. (2) Drawing table with a 32"x40" top. (3) Child's desk with an 18"x34" top and painted to look like a playhouse.
HOME MECHANIX #721 May 1988 (v.84) pg. 78

Make a split-log table and bench set for a child.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #87 May-Jun 1984 pg. 149

How to build an outdoor water table for kids to play in.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #145 Aug-Sep 1994 pg. 52

Folding play-work table is built at standing height for children. Legs fold so table can be stored.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1969 (v.132#2) pg. 160

Large juice cans and plywood scraps can be turned into a child's own patio table and chair.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1972 (v.138#5) pg. 171

Toddler's table and stool set. Built of plywood. Decorated with animal designs.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1974 (v.141#2) pg. 144

Child-size maple table and chair set.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1996 (v.173#7) pg. 77

Child's table and four stools have zigzag top slats. Legs attach with hinges so all five pieces fold flat. A PS/APA Plywood Project Contest winner.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1979 (v.215#2) pg. 84

Child's desk/play table with built in seating is made from 1/2 sheet of plywood. It folds flat for storage when not in use.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1983 (v.223#2) pg. 90

Furniture to grow on. Master cold lamination bending while building this child's table and chair set.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #85 Jul 1995 (v.15#1) pg. 60, 33

Table, chair, and toy chest combination.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jul 1963 (v.34#7) pg. 100

Play table and cube stools, painted to look like blocks, are built from plywood. Est. cost: $25.
SUNSET Oct 1978 (v.161#4) pg. 164

Build this child's circular table and stool set from triple-wall corrugated fiberboard.
SUNSET Sep 1980 (v.165#3) pg. 76

Four-seater picnic table or play table for children. A 30"-diameter top is supported by an "A-shape" framework to which four circular seats are attached.
WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #46 Jul 1995 (v.8#4) pg. 20, Insert

Kid's table and chair set is made from painted plywood.
WOMAN'S DAY Oct 23 1984 (v.48#2) pg. 90, 179

Pint-sized picnic table. Durable child-sized picnic table is made from four 16-ft. 2x4s. Top measures 48"x20".
WOOD MAGAZINE #5 Jun 1985 (v.2#3) pg. 56
Correction WOOD MAGAZINE #7 Oct 1985 (v.2#5) pg. 12

Child-size circular table (28" dia.) and two arm chairs with padded seats are made from one 4x8-ft. sheet of plywood.
WOOD MAGAZINE #13 Oct 1986 (v.3#5) pg. 74

Child's circular table (28" diameter) and four chairs are made from 1.5 sheets of 3/4" birch plywood. Decorated with crescent moon and star-shaped cutouts and colorful paint.
WOOD MAGAZINE #77 Feb 1995 (v.12#2) pg. 46, Insert

Contemporary-styled table and chair set for a child uses simple lap joints. The table top (30"x30") is covered with laminate and edged with wood. The chair seats are also covered with laminate.
WOODSMITH #56 Apr 1988 pg. 4, 8

Three-quarter size table for a child is copy of a Victorian design with four large, turned legs. Overall dimensions: 27"x19"x21" tall.
WOODWORKER Aug 1989 (v.93#8) pg. 732

Child's settle table. The top pivots up to form a chair. The chair seat lifts off to access a storage compartment.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1986 (v.10#1) pg. 54

Child's trestle-style table and sturdy chairs. Table has a 15"x24" top, early American styling and disassembles for storage. Chairs are solid wood and feature a relatively tall back.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1989 (v.13#1) pg. 49

Child's table and chair set with four chairs.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1966 (v.22#1) pg. 16

Small fry furniture. Sturdy chairs and table. Table top lifts to reveal storage area.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1969 (v.25#1) pg. 16

Child's table and chair are made from plywood.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1969 (v.25#5) pg. 24

Child's table and chairs are made from hardwood. Table top is covered with plastic laminate.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1976 (v.32#6) pg. 100

Child's 36" circular table and matching stools made from waferboard which is then filled and painted to form a smooth surface. One 4x8-ft. sheet makes the table and 4 stools.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1983 (v.39#5) pg. 45
Correction WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1984 (v.40#5) pg. 19

Child's combination play table and drawing board adjusts for height and angle. Top measures 16"x18".
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1985 (v.41#1) pg. 64
Correction WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1985 (v.41#2) pg. 29
Correction WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1985 (v.41#4) pg. 21

Children's picnic table is made from stock 1" lumber.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1986 (v.42#4) pg. 68

Child's table and stool set. Table is a semicircle 36" in diameter with a 12" semicircular "notch" in the middle of the flat side so the child can get closer. Stool is made from the semicircular "notch" by adding 4 dowel legs.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1986 (v.42#6) pg. 14

Contemporary furniture for kids. (1) Toy box on casters. (2) Table. (3) Chair.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1987 (v.43#6) pg. 46

Bedroom furniture for a child has an animal theme. (1) Giraffe clothes pole. (2) Hippopotamuse chair. (3) Play table with elephant feet.
WORKBENCH Dec 1994-Jan 1995 (v.50#6) pg. 62

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