Background
Table is a piece of furniture with a smooth flat top, backed up by one or
more vertical legs. Wood is an ideal stuff for making up tables, as it is
resistant to decomposition and pulverized. Delicately cut up wooden tables
is sure to leave the buyers fascinated. The complex design on the wooden
tables shows the crafter's zest for excellency.
Wood is a composite, active material that can only be used successfully if
the craftsmen understand it. Tables crafted from wood have natural edges,
which display the beauty and variety of Indian woods. These tables are
extremely long-lasting, requires slight maintenance, and is resistant to
damage, decay and splintering.
Wood Popularly Used for Tables
- » Oak
- » Mahogany
- » Cedar
- » Rosewood
- » Teak
- » Pine
- » Ebony
- » Bamboo
Types of Wooden Table
Depending upon the purposes and occasions, tables can be categorized under
following heads :
- » Occasional Table Sets
- » Nesting Tables
- » Shelf Table
- » TV Trolley Table
- » Game Table
- » Bar Table/Pub Table etc.
Various Finishes done on Wooden Tables
- » Oil
- » Wax
- » Varnish
- » Paint
- » Lacquer
- » Veneer
- » Oil based finishes
Designing
Tables have been an integral part of artistic and utilitarian furniture for
a long time. Tables crafted from wood, display distinct designs such as
complex flowered themes and other sculptures. Antique wooden tables hold a
special place in the furniture world. There are numerous awesome diversity
of wooden tables. Wooden tables come in different shades and hues, owing to
the natural color of the wood. These tables come in a range of finishes and
colors. They are finally varnished and given a shining finish and can be
given varied kinds of shape such as oval, round, square and rectangular etc.
Apart from serving their purposes, wooden tables are a welcome addition to
the décor of the place.
Wooden tables are required in any room, in homes, offices, schools,
libraries .... anywhere. Since wood is durable and aesthetically appealing,
it is the most sought after choice for making tables. Wooden tables are
attractive, solid and easy to maintain. Wooden tables stay as good as new
for decades together and never lose their charm. Cost of the table depends
on the wood, size and the work done on the table.
Some popular types of tables