Materials: two Antonius Frame and Wire Baskets, Vika Amon Table Top
Description: This is a simple sewing/craft desk made with two Antonius Frame and Wire Baskets and the Vika Amon Table Top. I used four cable clamps and small wood screws per each Antonius frame to attach them to the table top after they were assembled. You could use brackets, but I found that the cable clamps were pliable and stretched over the frames to hold them on securely. Turn it over and it's done!
See more of the Vika Amon Antonius crafting table.
~ Andrea R., Cincinnati, Ohio
How much weight can it support?
ReplyDeleteThe Antonius frames are surprisingly sturdy. Since they are closer than table legs together, they support weight pretty well. I have my sewing machine on top and it does just fine. I guess it would depend on what you were looking to place on top. I probably wouldn't sit on it ;)
ReplyDeleteHi, I am curious on the dimensions of the table top. Could you please email me about it? I love the table! Thanks. -Vic. vicp26@gmail.com
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This is for the tabletop I used:
ReplyDeleteProduct dimensions
Length: 39 3/8 "
Width: 23 5/8 "
Thickness: 1 3/8 "
Max. load: 110 lb 4 oz
Length: 100 cm
Width: 60 cm
Thickness: 3.4 cm
Max. load: 50 kg
I'm sorry, the above dimensions are for the smaller tabletop. The one I used was the larger one:
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Vika Amon Tabletop
Product dimensions
Length: 59 "
Width: 29 1/2 "
Thickness: 1 3/8 "
Max. load: 110 lb 4 oz
Length: 150 cm
Width: 75 cm
Thickness: 3.4 cm
Max. load: 50 kg
Did you just screw the wood screws directly through the cable clamps and directly into the bottom of the table top? I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteYes, I screwed the screws directly through the cable clamps into the tabletop. The table is made of particle wood, so they held well. Be sure to use short screws so you don't screw through the whole top. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAs standing as a sewing table how high is it? Would you say this was a decent height for a cutting table and to use standing as well as sitting?
ReplyDeleteIt is 29 inches tall. I'd say it is a little short to use as a cutting table, in my preference. I like my cutting table to be a bit higher; I use a different table for that. It is better suited to be used as a sitting craft/sewing table.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. I was looking for an inexpensive craft desk and this will totally fit the bill. The best part is all my craft supplies will fit in the wire baskets.
ReplyDeleteGreat! Glad it helped!
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