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Tables & Desks

Custom Tables and Desks bring the natural warmth
of hardwoods to work and play!

Designing your custom table or desk is easy.

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Choose the Wood

As a hardwood retailer, we have dozen's of wood species available, from domestic to exotic imports. A few of the more popular choices for countertops include maple, ash and white oak. But there are many other species available. Then when you add your choice of color-rich stain, the possibilities are endless!

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Choose the Construction to suit your decorating style

For tables and desks, most people prefer the look of Wide Plank. It consist of each plank being glued side-by-side to create width. It can be finished with a food-safe topcoat that resists scratches, and requires little-to-no maintenance. 

However, some people still prefer the look of Butcher Block for tables and desks. Click here to learn more about Butcher Block construction.

Don't forget the Edge! Tables and desks have a routered profile on all exposed edges. This can be a decorative addition to the design or a something very simple. (Today, the 1/8 round over edge is most popular.) Click on the photo to view edge profiles.

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Choose the finish

While you may choose a flat finish that highlights the wood’s natural grain or a high gloss for a more modern appearance, the finish is the most important step! ​As part of our commitment to being an eco-friendly company, we’re proud to offer two finishing options:

Our most popular choice is our commercial-grade, water-based, polycarbonate topcoat. It seals and protects the wood grain while providing a beautiful, easy to clean surface. Available in flat, satin and gloss.

We also offer Rubio Monocoat Natural Oil Finish. It's a plant-based, hardwax oil

that is sustainable and also free of many chemicals found in traditional finishes.

It’s unique quality and durability produces a very natural, authentic feel to the

surface of the wood.

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FAQ Desk & Table

FAQs: Desks & Tables

Are wood tables and desks easy to maintain?

Surprisingly, yes! With today's products, it's simple to choose a finish that
will stand 
up to daily use and still be easy to maintain. As part of our
commitment to being an 
eco-friendly company, we’re proud to offer two
finishing options--a commercial grade, 
water-based polycarbonate topcoat
and a plant-based, hard-wax oil. Each finish offers unique benefits, 
but both
are durable and food safe.

What is the best wood for my tabletop?

There is no one answer to this question! The choice comes down to your

preference for grain and color. For high-use surfaces such as dining tables

or desks, we recommend higher-density woods. This includes

red and white oak, ash, walnut, birch, and maple. For surfaces with occasional

use, you could consider softer woods such as poplar, cedar or cypress.

What about legs?

We can custom build legs from any species of hardwood. Or, you can check

out all the great leg options at the links below. You can even have the legs 

shipped directly to us, and we'll install them for a small fee.

We have purchased from several of these vendors and had good success.

However, we have to make the disclaimer that we make no guarantee about

the product or service of the independent companies listed below and your

experience may differ.

Osbornewood.com -- We've purchased several products from Osborne, with great quality and experience.

Carolinalegco.com -- We've purchased several products from this company, with great quality and experience.

Econtablelegs.com -- Great variety of metal table legs. We've received maybe 10 sets of legs from Econ. Great quality & service.

Wyecreek.com -- Big chunky table legs. We have not purchased from this company, but learned about them through one of our customers, who had shopped with them.

Flowyline.com -- Modern metal table legs. We have no experience with this company, but they offer some really interesting designs, so they may be worth checking out.

Can I have in-desk power outlets?

Absolutely! Many customers select their own power outlet from websites like
Amazon, Rockler or Woodcraft and have them shipped directly to us. We'll cut
the hole and place the outlet for a small fee. (Electrical hookup not included.

How is the top made?

For tables and desks, both wide plank AND butcher block are popular
construction styles. Click here to see how each structure is built and how it
influences the appearance of the top. You can also view edge profiles at the
same link.

For a wide plank design, should all of the strips of wood be the same size?

Actually, no, the planks don't have to be the same size. On a good glue up, you don't even notice the glue seams. The only time symmetrical pieces may be necessary is when you want to uplay the seams and character of the wood, as is common with rustic/farmhouse design.

What if I want Live Edge?

Our selection of live edge slabs is always changing. Stop by to see if something catches your eye.

There is also the option of a faux live edge. This starts with a plank style countertop and the edge is tooled by hand to mimic live edge. The secret with creating a beautiful faux edge often lies in the finishing, using burning or glazing techniques to create age and depth. 

Custom CNC Inlay

Yes, you can design a conference table or countertop that will be remembered, with your logo or (any line art) inlaid in a contrasting wood or epoxy. 

 

You have questions? 

We know wood! Give us a call at 863-646-8681 to discuss your project in great detail. 

 

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Visit Us

While you can request a quote online, you are always welcome to visit our shop to discuss your project in person, to see available wood species or to make color selections. We'll also show you around the shop to see the latest projects in production.

We're open M-F, 9-5, and Second Saturday of the month, 9-1. Just let us know when you'd like to stop by. 

Click here for more information about visiting our facility. Keep scrolling down to view videos of our shop in action and to read FAQs about countertops.
 

RFQ Desk & Table

To request a quote for a table or desk, please complete the form below. If you don't know the exact measurements right now, that's OK. We can finalize sizes before the order is placed. If you need a quote for more than one item, please use the "Comments" field to include that information. You may also attach a drawing of your requirements.