Before you buy, make sure that the tabletop has been finished.
It is not just important for the appearance of the finish, but also for its durability, repairability, and usability.
An unfinished surface, which hasn’t had any wax, epoxy, or polyurethane added to it, has an authentic industrial appearance but gives very little protection.
A finish does not have to be high-gloss in order to protect from spills and stains.
We don’t often think about the edge of the table unless we accidentally bump into it or put something under it.
After an injection of pain, we immediately see the importance of this detail.
The table edges speak volumes about the quality of your table’s appearance, safety, and function.
The table edge gives the table an extra dimension and lifts its aesthetic.
It isn’t a significant element but it will add beauty to the piece.
The edges of reclaimed table wood are often straight, rounded, rough with a living edge or have metal/rubber trim.
Metal edging enhances the industrial look and feel of a house.
You can choose to have the edge straight or rounded. This will help keep the table’s appearance clean and allow you to make modest decor choices.
You can alter the table’s design by adding metal or wood bases.
A steel foundation adds an industrial flair to the table, but a wood base keeps it shabby chic and true its original age.
Then think about the base’s shape and aesthetic.
To ensure that your seats fit correctly, consider the location where the legs cross the top.
Make sure that your supports do not restrict leg space.
The base may include legs, a pedestal, or even a trestle. This can limit the number of people who are able to sit at a particular table.
The apron, the structure that supports the tabletop, can limit your maneuvering space.
You can seat more people at the table by using a pedestal or trestle base.
Trestle bases offer more flexibility on the table’s sides but limit the room at the table’s end.
Make sure there’s enough clearance for your knees where the trestle supports are attached.
Despite its popularity, most people consider recovered furniture to be a secondhand item rather than an heirloom.
With their rustic, aged and age-old beauty, reclaimed wood dining tables can be a way to express yourself in your home.
Tuscan, farmhouse, seaside, bohemian, and even modern design styles can readily adapt and merge with reclaimed furniture’s particular appeal.
Reclaimed wood dining tables can help you create a space where your imagination is free and modernism and historical influences collide to create an environment that reflects your character.