A restaurant table is made up of two elements: a base and a top. Choosing them separately gives you exactly the size, height and finish you need, and lets you replace a damaged top without changing the whole table.
The base
| Base | Strengths | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pedestal, round or square foot | Leaves room for legs, tables easy to push together | Restaurant, breakfast room, bar |
| Double or quadruple pedestal | Carries large rectangular tops | Large tables, communal tables |
| Spider base | Light look, small footprint | Contemporary restaurants |
| Four wooden legs | Looks like fine furniture, warmth | Traditional restaurants |
The pedestal base comes in black, colours, chrome, stainless steel and an outdoor version for the terrace. See our table bases and their finish charts.
The top
| Material | Strengths | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Melamine | Economical, easy to live with | Breakfast rooms, brasseries on a budget |
| Laminate | Resists knocks, scratches and stains | Very busy dining rooms |
| Wood veneer | Real wood look, lighter than solid | Restaurants, lounges |
| Solid wood | Warm, durable | Upscale restaurants |
Choose the colour from the charts on each product page: melamine decors, over 40 laminate decors and 40 wood stains. See our table tops.
Sizes per cover
| Covers | Square | Rectangular | Round (diameter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 60 × 60 to 70 × 70 cm | – | 60 to 70 cm |
| 4 | 80 × 80 cm | 120 × 80 cm | 90 cm |
| 6 | – | 160 to 180 × 80 cm | 120 cm |
Allow about 60 cm of width per person and a comfortable walkway between tables for service.
Height
- Table: 73 to 76 cm.
- High table: 105 to 110 cm, with bar stools at a seat height of 75 to 80 cm (see our height guide).
Thickness and edging
A restaurant table top is usually 19 to 40 mm thick, sometimes more for a chunky look. The edging protects the top from knocks: matching PVC, wood-grain or solid wood edging. A tough edge prevents chips where chairs bump into it.
Flexible layouts
Square 70 × 70 cm tables on pedestal bases can be pushed together to seat 4, 6 or 8: ideal for groups and seminars. Choose tops of the same height and finish so the joins look neat.
Matching the chairs
Choose the table and the chair together: height, wood colour, style of base. See how to choose restaurant chairs and how to furnish a breakfast room.
In short
- A pedestal for flexibility, double for large tops.
- A laminate top for very busy dining rooms.
- Sizes that suit the number of covers.
- A finish that matches the chairs.
Lead time: 4 to 6 weeks. Send us the plan of your dining room and the number of covers, and we’ll suggest a layout and a quote.
