Restaurant tables tops are often the furniture highlight of a restaurant. The types of restaurant tables a business owner buys can reflect the type of restaurant it will be, the owner’s personality, and set a theme for the overall look, color and design of the entire restaurant. Coordinating restaurant table tops with other restaurant furniture such as the appropriate accent restaurant chairs, barstools and booths can set a business apart from its competition.
Types of Restaurant Tables
This article covers some basic information regarding different types of restaurant tables.
1. Butcher Block Tables
Butcher block tables are available in a wide variety of warm wood stain colors, and can add warmth and ambiance to any space. They are made from taking strips of wood and gluing them together into a solid surface. Butcher block table cared for properly are very durable.
They are available in custom thicknesses, with custom stain colors to match any décor. Butcher block restaurant tables tops can be ordered in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, making them perfect for all types of businesses.
2. Granite Restaurant Tables
Granite restaurant tables are always a popular choice because they give off the natural look of stone.They are very durable, and easy to clean and maintain. The granite tables sold by Missouri Table and chair feature a plywood core surrounded by solid granite, which makes them easier to move and perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Missouri Table and Chairs also features a discount granite table top choice for 40% off the regular granite table top prices.
These discount granite tops did not meet the high quality standards of Missouri Table and Chairs commercial restaurant furniture inspection as some of the table bottoms are somewhat rough, or not perfectly smooth where glued over the nylon mesh, but the tops of the tables are perfect. Commercial customers looking for darker colored granite such as Black Galaxy, or the lighter creamier color of Giallo Gold, can save a lot of money on these discount granite tables.
3. Marmoleum Tables
Customers looking for an eco-friendly or “green” option may want to consider marmoleum tables. They are easy to maintain and work with and look great in any color setting. The marmoleum restaurant table top surface is self-healing meaning minor scratches disappear over time. Marmoleum is a composite of linseed oil, rosin, wood flour, non-toxic pigments and mineral fillers such as limestone. There are many color options such as solid or patterns made to look like granite, marble or various stained woods.
4. Solid Oak Tables
These Solid oak tables are the original pub style table. They are comprised of a table top with an apron and a footed base manufactured from quality wood. Solid oak tables are a nice choice for bars because they are available in either table height or bar height. The bar height solid oak tables are great for bar areas where patrons will be standing instead of being seated.
5. Werzalit Table Tops
Werzalit table tops are excellent in almost every types of restaurant due to their versatility. They are seamless, molded laminate table tops created from a special process coming resin, woods, heat and pressure. Werzalit restaurant tables are weather-resistant which makes them a great option for patio use as well as for indoor use. They are available in various sizes, and a vast array of color choices, from solid colors, to stone or wood looks, or intricate patterned options.
