Bathroom Vanity w/Queen Anne Legs

Bayviewrr | Posted in General Discussion on August 12, 2008 02:11am

I am finishing up a major bathroom renovation and my customer handed me a picture of the vanity she would like custom made for the job. I have made quite a few pieces of furniture in the past but by no means consider myself advanced in my abilities.

Basically, the vanity is 48″ wide and 36″ high, three drawers on each side approx. 14″ wide and a center door. The picture shows queen anne legs approximately 6″ high with a curved apron around the front and sides. I guess the idea is making a cabinet and having it look like a piece of furniture

Any sources for pre-made Queen Anne legs?

Regarding construction, I would think the easiest would be a separate frame construction where the apron was mortised into the legs. and then to make the chest and set on top with a molding around the point of transition. Suggestions?

The vanity top is 1 1/8″ thick marble with an impregnanted sink. Would it be wise to make a couple of center supports underneath (hidden legs) to support this weight? I don’t think they would be seen unless you get down on your stomach and look.

She wants the piece painted, so I was going to use cabinet grade birch plywood with poplar for all stiles, rails, face frames and exposed plywood edges. Opinions?

Thanks as always for your help and input.

Brian……Bayview Renovation

Replies

Bayviewrr | Aug 12, 2008 02:42pm | #1
Lol....oopps....the sink is not pregnant....it is impregnated

Brian
mapleman | Aug 12, 2008 02:47pm | #2
Any sources for pre-made Queen Anne legs?

Try Matthew Burak (http://www.tablelegs.com), Osborne wood products, or Adams wood products.

Would it be wise to make a couple of center supports underneath (hidden legs) to support this weight?

Yes.

I was going to use cabinet grade birch plywood with poplar for all stiles, rails, face frames and exposed plywood edges

Poplar will work. I prefer soft maple for a painted application - I find it will finish out smooth as glass. Doesn't sound like you will need a lot of wood so the higher cost of maple is negligible.

Good luck,

Lee
knuts | Aug 12, 2008 03:32pm | #3
Any sources for pre-made Queen Anne legs?

I got a deal on eBay
KiddervilleAcres | Aug 12, 2008 04:20pm | #4
Brian,

Any sources for pre-made Queen Anne legs?

Aww c'mon man, they're fun to make and easier than you think.

Regards,

Bob @ Kidderville Acres

A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

Edited 8/12/2008 9:20 am ET by KiddervilleAcres
Wolfman | Aug 15, 2008 06:00pm | #5
For whats its worth, don't know if they are what you are looking for, but Lowes has Queen Anne legs for $10 apiece. If they are what you need, its hard to justify the time and cost to make them yourself, especially if this will be a painted project.