TABLETOP SHAPES & EDGE PROFILES
What tabletop shape is right for your dining needs? When choosing between a rectangular, round or ellipse-shaped table, consider how you can best maximize the space in the room.
RECTANGULAR
The majority of our table designs start with a rectangular or square shape that can be customized and paired with a variety of different bases. Rectangular tables are the most commonly used shape with regard to practicality, functionality and comfort. They accommodate elongated dining rooms and allow for more seating in less space.
A standard straight/vertical edge shows off the thickness of a tabletop while also allowing you to see the beautiful grain character on the side (<<<< pictured on the left).
Rectangular and square tables can most easily be customized and modified to include added features such as beveled edges (pictured on the right >>>>) as well as incorporating leaf extensions.
We can also further customize many rectangular table designs by adding a steel accent such as with our ‘Martis’ table.
FULL ROUNDOVER (bULLNOSE)
A great way to soften an otherwise rigid rectangular dining table, desk or other table is to add a full round-over to the long edges. It not only adds an eye-catching focal point, but it adds comfort for a person’s forearms when resting them on a dining table or typing on a keyboard.
CURVED RECTANGULAR
Prefer curves to hard angles? A curved long edge on a rectangular tabletop acquires the allure of a round dining table, softening the design and injecting a sense of flow into the space. Add curved ends and rounded corners to further soften the rigidity of a rectangular tabletop, or a beveled edge for more dimension (<<<< pictured left with a beveled edge).
ROUNDED RADIUS CORNER
A mild rounded corner can be especially accommodating for banquette seating with a number of different edge profiles available (pictured right with a beveled edge >>>>).
CIRCULAR
A circular tabletop can be advantageous with respect to comfort, as most often round tabletops are paired with unobstructed pedestal-style bases in which guests do not need to share leg room when seated at the table. Round tables also promote sociability and a sense of togetherness during mealtimes and special occasions.
Round tables occupy particular settings best in which other components in the room to revolve around it. A round table is often placed in the center of a designated area rather than parallel to a wall or a corner like a square or rectangular table would.
Perfect for: smaller dining areas, breakfast tables
Various edge profiles can be implemented on round tabletops such as a half-rounded edge (pictured), a beveled edge (pictured), a full-rounded edge, or a standard/vertical edge.
OVAL & ELLIPSE
An oval or ellipse shape pairs exceptionally with any of our pedestal-style bases, and the unique shape allows for superior versatility.
The functionality of an oval or ellipse-shaped dining table combines the linear simplicity of a rectangular top with the intimacy and comfort of a round one, occupying less space. The curved edges can also be more suitable for small spaces allowing more space to move around the table.
LET’S GET WEIRD! — IRREGULAR, ASYMMETRICAL, OR AMORPHIC shapeS
This one is a bit tricky to explain, but we recently started playing around with some odd, asymmetrical shapes that have a really eye-catching presence! An amorphIc shape is described as having no defined shape, or lacking form. The example below shows a coffee table shape created with the intent to look completely different from one vantage point to another.
LIVE EDGE
A natural “live” edge can be maintained on a salvaged slab table with any number of approaches on how to preserve it’s natural character. Please visit our ‘Slab Processing’ page to learn more about having a live edge slab transform into a furniture item.
Please note, there are considerable differences in price between a salvaged slab and our other dimensional wood options. Slabs are often 5-7x the price of dimensional lumber and this reflected in our pricing. You can get a sense of general pricing in the following link:
INVERTED LIVE EDGE + GLASS INLAY
Cutting a slab at the center and inverting the two halves makes for a very interesting twist on a live edge table, adding a recessed tempered “smoked” glass channel to the center allowing the character of the edge to be seen while the functionality of a rectangular table can be enjoyed. Various species of wood species can be sourced (prices varying) and the design can be paired with a variety of different bases.
