Redwood Dining Tables

Another great use for ReclaimedOld Growth California Redwood is as a Dining Table. We stock Redwood Slabs up to 20' plus in length. We have widths up to 5' or 6' depending on length. I recently did a survey asking what the perfect size for a dining table is, I got several responses. 6' x 4' seems to be the most common size.

20' by 5' Dining Table w/ Wooden Bases

Ultimately, the determining factor for size comes down to space. How much do you have? Here are some factors to take into consideration. You need to have at least 3' on either side to allow for chairs. Your length must be at least 6' shorter than the length of your room. Lighting is another key factor. If you purchase a dining room light fixture that is too large, you will dwarf the furniture and the dining room will feel garish. Conversely, if the dining room light fixture is too small, it might not emit enough illumination as well as looking disproportionate in the room. A light fixture should balance the rest of the dining room furniture and complement the overall style of the room by repeating a particular finish or decor. If you choose the size of the fixture correctly, you'll have a dining space that welcomes guests to a meal and encourages people to linger at the dinner table.

Table by Kelly Maxwell - Featured in Log Home Living Magazine 2010

One of the great things about using Redwood for a dining table is you can get just about any size you want in one single piece. The down-side is it will always be the same size. I personally have never seen one that was adjustable.

Table made by Scott Dworkin - Dworkin Designs

 If you are in the market for a spectacular one-of-a-kind table, we can be your one stop shop. We have a very large selection of over 1,000 slabs available. If you are the DYI type, you can finish it yourself and save thousands of dollars of what it would cost to buy one ready made. Or, you can have us kiln dry, prep and finish it for you. We have been building, finishing, and shipping tables around the world for almost 40 years now. Logistics are not an issue.

Another Scott Dworkin Design

 Once you have your size worked out, take a look at our website, and give us a call in the office. If you are not seeing exactly what you want, we can probably come up with something that will work for you. Only a small part of what we have in stock is on our website.

Next week, I will talk more about Dining Room Tables. I will post some information for the DYI types out there.

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