What size table to choose?
Can you imagine a home without a table? Neither can we, and choosing the right size table is no easy task, especially when you have limited space. You are faced with choosing the length, width, thickness of the table top, the height of the table, as well as which model of table legs will suit your interior. There are table standards on the market however, each table should be tailored to your needs. As manufacturer of wooden table legs we will show you how to adjust the table size to your needs and what to pay special attention to
Will a small or large table be a good choice?
The table is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home, it is where you eat your daily meals, organise gatherings for friends and family, celebrate holidays and hold important private celebrations and dinners.
In everyday use, most people want a table that is as small as possible, one that can fit everyone in the household and that does not take up too much space. In a situation where you are organising a party you think " How am I going to accommodate so many people at this table? I could use a bigger one." Fortunately, in Poland, most tables are made with an extra folding system, which gives you really a lot of options.
The most common table sizes.
Any custom-made table can be completely personalised, but there are standard, most common table sizes on the market, here they are:
- 140×80 cm - ideal for 4 people
- 160×80 cm - ideal for 6 people
- 180×90 cm - ideal for 8 people
- 200×90 cm - ideal for 8 people who like to have space.
All of the above dimensions can be further enhanced with inserts, what does this mean?
In everyday use you prefer a smaller table for 4 people who like space at the table, so you choose 160 x 80 cm, but when you organise a party you need a bigger table, so you order a table with an additional folding system and add two 50 cm inserts (2x50 cm), which gives you a table of 260 x 80 cm.
You can already fit 8-10 people at such a table.
Will a folding table be stable on wooden legs?
You are probably wondering how a small table can be made into a large one that is stable.
From our many years of experience in manufacture of table legs we guarantee that a good selection wooden legs will ensure the stability of your table. If you live in a small flat and need space on a daily basis, but need a large table in exceptional situations, choose one of the options which as manufacturer of wooden legs we have provided for our clients.
Did you know that a 140×90 table can be made up to 3 metres long?
Yes, you can! Will such a table bend in the middle? Definitely not if you choose one of these models. Model Square Elka is a classic, very simple design, the leg in its original form is square foot to table, When the table is unfolded, an L-shaped trough remains at the edges and a smaller square is supported in the centre of the tabletop.
A similar application is for wooden table legs Diamond ¼, if we have aroused your curiosity, please click on the names wooden legs in this article and it will take you to this product and you will see the animation and the unfolding system.
How do I adjust the leg dimension to the table?
Now that we have determined what size table you are interested in, it is time to decide which wooden table leg will suit your interior and which dimension to choose. Let us, as experts in our field, introduce you to our models wooden legs with suggestions as to which tables would be most suitable.
There are several standard dimensions of leg thickness:
- 60x60cm - fits 110-120 cm table;
- 70x70cm - fits a table of 120-140 cm;
- 80x80cm - fits a 140-160 cm table;
- 90x90cm - fits table 160-200 cm;
- 100x100cm - fits table 160-220 cm.
The thicknesses given above mostly apply to the upper part of the wooden legwhich is attached to the so-called carga - the planks that make up the table's frame. Table legs can be tapered down in shape cone, square, turned table legswhether milled table legs such as the collection of spider table legs.
What wood are the wooden legs made of?
Each wooden table leg has its own charm and character, which is given by the shape, material and finish. They are most often manufactured from pine, beech, ash and oak.
Of particular interest in recent years have been oak legsThis does not surprise us at all, as they have a unique grain and a beautiful golden colour, which under the influence of a clear varnish or oil-varnish brings out the essence of the colour. Oak table legs have one disadvantage, they are among the more expensive ones, the material sourced is constantly getting more expensive, and each one made wooden elementwhich will be presented in its natural colour must be free of sapwood and knots - unless this is what the client wants.
Beechwood legs is another proposal but cheaper, they have a light colour, the wood is hard and moderately priced. They look good varnished in a clear colour, oiled and stained in opaque colours. The same is true of pine wood, but it is a soft wood, which can make dents with minor impacts, which look bad over time. This is why we do not make legs out of pine wood.
Why is the table leg 73 cm high?
In most cases, the table is made to a height of 75-76 cm, the right size for our sitting comfort. Table legs May 73 cm overlapped by a top of 18 mm - 40 mm, depending on the choice of table top material. If you choose laminated board, the table top will be 18 mm or 36 mm thick, veneered and solid wood tops can be made to size according to your wishes. However, remember when ordering your table to choose not only the colour and wooden leg patternbut think about the chair that will stand at the table to get the height of the table right, contrary to what you might think, 1 cm can make a huge difference to the comfort of sitting and eating.
Which wooden base for a round table?
Wooden table bases are a frequent choice for round tops. They are characterised by one sturdy leg with feet that give stability. However, it is worth bearing in mind the correct choice of table top for the size of the leg. Table bases from our range e.g. Wooden table base Melba, Wooden table base Melba Classic or Wooden table stand Lena will be ideal for tops in the dimension fi 90 cm - 110 cm. Deciding on a larger top may result in a less stable table when weight is pressed on one side.
Round tables have their advantages, they display beautifully in an interior, create an original chic and style and are not hierarchical as rectangular tables are.
Which worktop width should I choose?
Consider how much space you can allocate in your home for a piece of furniture such as a table, how much you actually use it, whether you eat every meal at it, whether you work at it, do homework with your children or throw parties often. If it is a piece of furniture that you use often, opt for special comfort and make the top 100-105 cm wider, if you use the table little, make the required minimum 90 cm. Remember that moderation is the most important thing, a top 80 cm wide will be too small, putting plates on two sides you don't have space to put platters in the middle of the table, a top wider than 105 cm will cause difficulties in serving and communicating with other people sitting at the table. But I think most ladies of the house will agree with us that at every possible party and dinner party there is rearranging of platters and plates to fit as much as possible on the table, so when choosing a table think about this.
The table is undoubtedly the most important and beautiful piece of furniture in any home, which is why our work is our passion, we know that we create beautiful and robust table legsthat will last for years. In the design and manufacture of each a wooden table leg We put all our heart into making your table the centre of the home where everyone will feel comfortable.