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How To: Create a Vintage Suitcase Table

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Seeing AT:Chicago's post yesterday about vintage suitcases on Etsy reminded us of the tables we recently came across at an Anthropologie in New York. With the addition of a set of table legs, the suitcases became cool pieces of furniture. (Bonus: They were on sale when we stopped into the store.) It's also easy enough to make one yourself.

 
 

ace_tableleg.jpgThe table leg pictured here is from Ace Hardware, and is available in various heights (ranging in price from $4.50-12.50 each). We would paint the legs to match the suitcase, like in the Anthropologie picture. To avoid wobbly legs, it may be best to add a couple of pieces of wood to the inside bottom of the suitcase. That way, your legs have something sturdy to screw into.

Of course, you can go totally vintage with this idea and use the legs off of an old table that you have lying around or find at the flea market.

Most of the tables at Anthropologie incorporated rectangular suitcases, but our favorite was actually a small round one — the perfect side table, we thought.

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Humm nice idea for a stool too...

posted by Daniel Poitiers on 2008-08-22 15:34:59
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LOVE it! I want some of these for nightstands!

posted by BambiJo on 2008-08-22 17:45:36
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Great!! thanks for the idea I will do

posted by theloftlife on 2008-08-22 18:24:45
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There is a great design book called flea market makeovers that has this project along with a bunch of other creative ideas!

posted by katieshops on 2008-08-22 18:27:55
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i LOVE this!! so creative.

posted by misslyss on 2008-08-22 19:09:43
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How do you get the legs in? Do you know where we can order legs more like the ones on the nocturne ottoman?

posted by SydneyBristow on 2008-08-25 11:49:16
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