This faux wood sidetable has a structural intricate lace design cut using an X-acto knife. I have achieved a wood look using acrylic paints. This table isn’t just a showpiece furniture item, but it is also quite functional. The above photo shows just how sturdy the table is.

A few years ago, I was on the lookout for design ideas. While surfing the net, I came across a metallic decorative sidetable. I thought to myself what if I can make it using the material at hand. While thinking, I did think about making this sidetable using my favorite faux wood. When I set my mind on something, the thought seldom leaves my mind. And one day, a sturdy sheet of faux wood arrived in my studio, and my creative wheels instantly started turning. I’ve always loved the look of carved wooden furniture, and this material felt like the perfect starting point. I browsed through several carved wooden side tables for inspiration and finally landed on a design that was both elegant and manageable to carve. If you’re wondering how I came up with this specific pattern, I saw it on a beautiful wooden table and picked the elements that would best fit my project. And just like that, a carved faux wood table was born, the one that looks just like real wood! [1, 2]