Tabletop Materials
We offer two types of tables: all-wood tables and Top + Base tables, which allow you to choose a base style and combine it with a tabletop material that best suits your lifestyle. Learn about the characteristics and performance of our tabletop materials below to find your ideal solution.
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Solid Wood
Characteristics:
- warm, natural look with timeless appeal
- unique grain patterns and natural marks
- easily mixes with other materials
- premium grade and sourced from carefully managed U.S. forests
- lacquer finish
Considerations:
- color will change with age
- expands and contracts based on humidity in your home
- shows scratches and wear, particularly on stained wood
- heat and moisture can damage the finish
- coasters, trivets and placemats will minimize wear and damage
- lacquer requires professional refinishing if damaged
Butcher Block
Characteristics:
- natural, classic look with casual appeal
- adds the warmth of wood at a lower price
- easily mixes with other materials
- showcases color variations in natural wood
- premium grade and sourced from carefully managed U.S. forests
- lacquer finish
Considerations:
- not recommended as a cutting or food preparation surface
- color will change with age
- expands and contracts based on humidity in your home
- shows scratches and wear
- heat and moisture can damage the finish
- coasters, trivets and placemats will minimize wear
- round shapes do not feature a beveled edge like round solid wood tops
- lacquer requires professional refinishing if damaged
Quartz Composite
Characteristics:
- sleek and modern
- consistent color and pattern from slab to slab
- non-porous, won't absorb stains
- durable and easy to clean
- does not require sealing
Considerations:
- can scratch or chip with heavy use
- can discolor from direct or prolonged heat
- coasters, trivets and placemats will minimize wear and damage
- cool to the touch
- larger table sizes require two pieces; a seam will be visible
Ceramic Composite
Characteristics:
- clean, modern look of marble or granite at a lower price
- ceramic top heat-adhered to clear glass
- durable and easy to clean
- marbled options with unique color variations; Taupe has consistent color
Considerations:
- resistant to scratching, staining, chipping, water and heat
- great solution for indoors or out
Granite
Characteristics:
- modern, timeless look with subtle natural variations
- durable and easy to clean
- withstands heat
- can be used indoors and out
- honed finish; does not require sealing
Considerations:
- can stain with prolonged exposure to moisture and oils
- can chip or scratch with heavy use
- coasters, trivets and placemats will minimize wear and damage
- cool to the touch
- larger table sizes require two pieces; a seam will be visible
Marble
Characteristics:
- timeless, modern and natural look
- unique patterns vary from subtle to dramatic
- withstands heat
- develops a matte finish with use
Considerations:
- unsealed surface is porous and susceptible to stains
- surface will scratch, dull and etch with use and exposure to acidic liquids
- coasters, trivets and placemats will minimize wear and damage
- larger table sizes require two pieces; a seam will be visible and the pattern will not match
Glass
Characteristics:
- visual lightness creates an open feeling
- modern and versatile at a great value
- withstands moisture and heat
- tempered to help protect against injury
- easy to clean
Considerations:
- shows fingerprints
- can scratch or chip with heavy use
- can create glare in direct light
- cool to the touch
- satin etched and colored glass require more maintenance than clear
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Characteristics:
- modern look with solid, low-sheen color at a great value
- engineered wood product with a durable, non-toxic powder coating; CARB-2 compliant
- does not expand or contract with humidity
- easy to clean
Considerations:
- heat and moisture can damage the finish
- can chip or scratch with heavy use
- coasters, trivets and placemats will minimize wear and damage
- gentle cleaners remove most surface marks
Tabletop Material Samples
See how our tabletop materials will look and feel in your home by ordering a refundable $25 sample.
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