My Jigsaw Puzzle Tables

My tables are individually handcrafted, many of them to order. I work to traditional fine furniture standards using cherry hardwood and some modern materials which combine for a solid, heavy, aesthetically pleasing and functional piece. The design for these tables has developed over the years from an idea that my wife, who is a devout "puzzler", originally presented to me as a solution to a domestic problem we had.  Our cats had always shown an interest in inspecting any puzzles we had in progress on the dining room table.  One, however, had taken to stealing and hiding random pieces on us, while another thought the pieces were delicious!  Since we love both puzzles and our cats, something had to be done.

As it stands today the table design works very well at keeping puzzles in progress safe from interference. It also saves valuable table space and allows a partially completed puzzle to be moved about the home freely without fear of the destruction of all that hard work!.

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The Jigsaw Puzzle Table's work surface is cherry veneer, which is low glare and makes sliding pieces around easy, as well as being quite attractive. The table finish is a durable satin polyurethane and the hardware is polished brass.	This photo shows the four convenient drawers, which may be removed and used as sorting trays. A removable cherry plywood cover prevents disruption between sessions, as well as allowing the table to be used for board or card games with a puzzle in progress.
In this photo the table is shown with the legs, which can be finished in natural cherry or ebonized as shown here, removed and folded for storage or transport.	This photo of the underside shows the protective pads which allow the top to safely be used by itself on a table, desk or bed if desired.
This photo shows the tilt option available for $50.