End Table / Plant Stand

In Eli’s workshop, tucked behind rows of hanging planters and hand tools, stood a small, round table made of reclaimed oak. It wasn’t flashy. No drawers. No shine. Just smooth curves, strong legs, and a simple promise: I’ll be what you need.

By the couch, it held mugs and books. By the bed, it caught glasses and sleepy thoughts. In the sunroom, it proudly lifted a fern toward the light. It moved without complaint — a quiet shape in the rhythm of daily life.

People often asked Eli what it was for. He’d smile and say, “Whatever you want it to be.”

Over time, the little round table found its way into homes where space was tight but life was full. It held coffee one day, orchids the next. And every time it changed roles, it proved something true:

The best furniture isn’t just built — it belongs.

(Made by Don Krug for Employee Build Challenge.)

Finish: Tung Oil