10 Ways to DIY Unique Glass Tables

Dulles Glass5 min read

With everyone spending most of their time at home these days, there's always plenty of time to put into new DIY creations for your home's design. From creating beautiful tables with handmade unique bases to your classic barrel or log table, it’s evident that our customers have been hard at work, and we’re here to show it off! Enjoy this collection of some of our favorite DIY custom glass table projects some of our customers have created during the years 2020 and 2021.


1. Barrel Glass Table 

A good oak barrel makes an excellent base for glass table tops and will add a unique irresistible charm to your bar area. Flat polish, pencil polish, or beveled polish glass edges are all acceptable for this DIY project; with customizable options at Dulles Glass, you can choose the look and the effects you want for your glass table top. For an extra design element, arrange wine corks and hot glue them to the top side of your barrel before placing the glass on top. To secure any tabletop to a base, we recommend our variety of Glass Table Top Bumpers.

A rustic wine barrel table with a round glass top, set for a wine tasting with two glasses and a bottle in a sunny vineyard.

A repurposed wine barrel table with a round glass top and a decorative resin-filled center, shown in a sunlit, rustic-style room.

A romantic rooftop setting at dusk, with two glasses of wine and a candle on a glass-topped wine barrel table overlooking city lights.

2. Concrete Glass Table 

One of our customers, Cassius Castings created these amazing concrete-based glass tables with his genius concrete molding technique. Below are our favorites of his creations, one being a glass dining table with a concrete base using one of our premium rectangular glass table tops, and the other is the most unique custom glass ping pong table you’ll ever see!

A luxury outdoor ping pong table with a thick glass top and a modern, angular concrete base, set by a pool in a minimalist courtyard.

A modern glass-top table with a geometric concrete base, placed on a high-rise balcony overlooking a stunning city skyline.

 

3. Classic White Theme Glass Table

Simple white pedestal base glass tables fit in beautifully with minimalist-style homes. By keeping continuity in the black and white color scheme, as well as adding pops of color with modern decor, you’ll create a sleek minimalist tone to your interior design. During our customization process, you can learn about our glass tints, available glass thicknesses, and other customizable options for your custom glass table top.

 

A modern glass-top side table with an elegant, white Y-shaped pedestal base, placed next to a grey sofa on a geometric rug.

A modern dining room with a long, oval glass-top table on a sculptural white base, surrounded by black chairs against a wood-paneled wall.

 

4. Industrial Chic Glass Table 

If you're looking for a creative way to upscale your home decor, a machine-style DIY glass table is definitely something to take on. These types of custom glass tables work perfectly as a side table or a coffee table and will definitely draw the attention of any guest in your home.

A round, thick glass-top table with a rustic green industrial metal base, set with stools in a bar with an exposed brick wall.

A unique, custom table with a large round glass top resting on a repurposed radial aircraft engine base in an industrial loft.

An industrial-style living room featuring a unique coffee table with a rectangular glass top on a V8 engine block base with casters.

 

5. Mayday Glass Table 

This incredible Mayday table was fabricated from solid walnut, polished brass hardware, 4-axis custom milled missile legs, and features our custom inlaid ½” thick tempered round glass table top. Check out the video below of this unique glass table design by @berchtolddesignbuild

   

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6. Picturesque Tree Glass Table

To add a rustic touch to your home decor, create a cute wooden side table. A log table is easy to craft and can fit beautifully in your home's interior or for patio furnishings as well. If you are planning on keeping your log table outside, I suggest checking out our custom patio glass table tops. We recommend thicker glass, around 3/8" or 1/2", for glass that sits on any type of pedestal. Thinner glass is known to tip over when too much weight is applied to the glass. This side table DIY is super easy, and an affordable option to incorporate the raw beautiful charms of nature into your interior decor.

A unique round glass-top coffee table sitting on an intricate, sculptural base made from a natural light-colored tree root.

 

An outdoor patio set with wicker chairs and a rustic coffee table made from a large tree stump, protected by a round glass top.

   

A rustic-modern coffee table with a rectangular glass top and a sculpted, solid wood pedestal base that has a trough filled with smooth stones.

 

7. Stone Glass Table  

Stone-based glass tables are a very popular modern trend we’ve been seeing in many homes lately. From marble, granite, and limestone, there is a vast variety of stones to choose from when building your own stone table. Some of my favorite pre-made stone bases are made by Yard & Stone. Click here to view some of their options of side, cocktail, dining, console, and bar stone table bases. Tempered glass is recommended for these types of DIYs to add safety and strength to your table, but annealed glass can also be used.

A modern dining table with a rectangular glass top on a sculptural, arched white marble base in a minimalist white room.

A modern living room with a thick rectangular glass-top coffee table on a heavy travertine stone base that includes a built-in planter.

A minimalist dining table with a thick, clear glass top and two large, solid concrete block legs, set in a bright, modern room.

 

8. Glass Table Cover 

Along with adding a glossy finish and easy cleaning, glass tabletop covers are perfect for protecting your favorite pieces of furniture. When using glass for this purpose, we recommend purchasing a tabletop with ¼” thickness, ⅜” and ½’ thickness can also be used but make sure your furniture is able to carry that extra weight. Flat polish is the preferred edge work for this use of glass, however, pencil polish or beveled polish can also create a unique effect; this aspect really just depends on your preference. When considering glass strength, annealed glass is sufficient to protect the table but tempered glass is recommended for added safety, especially if there are younger children in your home.

An elegant, bright white dining room featuring a table with ornate white legs and a contrasting dark tinted glass top.

   

A modern dining room in a high-rise apartment, featuring a white table with an inset frosted glass top and six grey chairs.

 

9. Glass Table Display 

Display your favorite photos, or create a design within your table with some of your most memorable objects with this photo collage table DIY. The first step is to create your design and lay out your pictures, or create a hollow display for your favorite decorative objects. Then all you need is our premium custom cut glass to lay on top of your design.

A bright turquoise and pink cabinet with a clear glass top cover used to protect and display a collection of vintage photographs.

A white wooden coffee table with a glass top that functions as a display case, showing compartments filled with craft supplies and dried flowers.

10. Illuminated Glass Table

Transform your living space into a realm of enchantment with an illuminated glass table, a DIY project that seamlessly blends functionality with ethereal beauty. Imagine a coffee table or a bedside stand that glows softly from within, casting a mesmerizing glow across your room. Use LED strip lights or fairy lights strategically placed beneath a frosted or tinted glass tabletop. The diffused light will create a soft, inviting atmosphere, making your table a focal point in any room. Experiment with different glass tints, from warm amber to cool blue, to match your room's color palette. This DIY project not only adds a touch of sophistication to your home but also offers a unique conversation starter for guests. Whether it's a cozy corner table or a statement piece in your living room, your illuminated glass table will exude an otherworldly charm.

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