How to choose a wooden table?

Any wooden furniture symbolizes the classics. Such traditional furniture is always relevant, and the demand for it does not decrease from year to year. This also applies to such an interior item as a wooden table.

Wooden table can be any. These products are divided into types depending on their purpose, design, location and availability of useful functions. So, you can buy a wooden desk table, a classic living room, a wooden kitchen table or another model for any other room. Tables are also for gazebos, they are durable and reliable.

• Dining tables. This is the largest model, which is distinguished by its large size and capacity. At such a table receive guests. It should give the opportunity to accommodate all family members so that they can get together in the morning for breakfast or for dinner in the evening. This design has a large size, so not suitable for every kitchen. They are installed in the kitchen, in the dining area of ​​the living room or in a separate dining room. As a rule, such tables move up to the walls or put in a corner, and if necessary move to the middle of the room so that more people can sit behind it. Lunch models of a round shape for dinner are set in the center, they are not accepted to be located in the corner.

• Magazine Products differ in small height. As a rule, it does not exceed 0.7 m. These tables are intended to be used instead of the bedside tables in the living room or to store printed correspondence, books, as well as all the small necessary things. The coffee table can be on wheels or without them. This is a very compact mobile design that can be installed in absolutely any room.It takes up little space, often such products perform a decorative function.

• Computer desk. This is a convenient and functional piece of furniture that allows you to arrange all the component parts of a personal computer and has all the necessary sections, compartments and shelves for this. As a rule, in the table there is an additional module in the form of an exit plane for the keyboard, a drawer for the system unit and a monitor stand. Also provided for sections for speakers and stands for disks.

• Writing. This is a standard table with a narrow tabletop, usually of the angular type. It is a workplace. Usually they are installed in offices for work, in offices, as well as in children.

• Crafting table. This is a desktop that is designed so that it can handle metal and wooden objects with your own hands. As a rule, workbenches are installed in productive rooms and in the garage.Such a wooden table has extras, such as stops, a vice, as well as massive boxes for storing tools. This is a table that is necessary for professional activities and work.

All tables are also divided into types depending on the design. So, there are classic models of tables with a traditional design that can not change its shape or appearance. They have the usual straight tabletop and standard legs - supports. But there are also more interesting and universal models. These include the following.

• Transformer. This is a convenient and functional piece of furniture that helps free up space in the room and save its space. Such products are very popular, especially among owners of small apartments. Such tables in assembled form occupy the minimum amount of space. Their size may vary depending on the level of the hand. When assembled, the construct may resemble a wooden coffee table, and when disassembled, it is no problem to replace the whole dining table at which you can seat guests. Such models allow you to completely transform the tabletop, increasing it 2 or 3 times, and also allow you to adjust the height of the product itself.It has sliding legs with which you can set the level of the tabletop that suits you.

• Sliding. This table has gained popularity among buyers for a long time. It allows you to harmoniously equip any room. Often, such tables are installed in the kitchen, because for a standard family dinner the size of the table when folded is sufficient, and during the meeting the guests have to move the tabletop. Sliding tabletops can increase the surface area of ​​such a product. This can be done with the help of a construction that is hidden inside.

The sliding table is easy to unfold, the mechanism is quite simple. There are several options for the configuration of the sliding table. The first type involves the folding of the two parts of the table surface in different directions and an additional installation at the same level of the third spare surface. It is also quite simple to fold it: it is necessary to remove an additional plane, hide it inside the structure and move the two parts, fixing them with a special clip. Sliding tables have solid fortifications,which do not allow the table top to fold up or decompose at the wrong time. There are also sliding tables that fold out twice. Such a tabletop simply moves to the middle of the supports and is fixed again. This is another convenient modification of such models.

Now the highest quality tables are made from wood, that is, from a piece of solid wood. At the same time the most different types of wood are used. All of them differ in the level of hardness and density. The most dense and high-quality are tables made of natural mahogany, oak, beech, apple, ash. These are high-quality and durable types of wood that easily carry all loads. The table top of them will serve for a long time. These types of wood are most often used only for the manufacture of kitchen tables or large tables in the living room. They look elegant and luxurious. Such sorts of wood as cherry, willow, cedar, fir, alder are soft breeds. They are also used in the manufacture of tables, but most often from them make various decorative elements and additional inserts. They can not stand long loads.

The materials from which wooden tables are made are also selected depending on their response to humidity and temperature changes. So, cedar is very persistent, but birch models, though beautiful, do not tolerate high humidity and absorb water. Such a table will quickly crack in appropriate conditions. Separately, it should be noted model of pine. They look elegant, but do not suffer external mechanical damage. That is why this type of wood is used for decoration and decoration of tables.

So, legs, fastenings and inserts are often made of them. Metal mechanisms are used in the manufacture of sliding tables. They are hidden from the eyes and located under the table top, but at the same time ensure the reliability of this design. For the manufacture of countertops use only wood. These may be the following varieties.

• Oak. It is dense and solid wood. It is completely not subject to rotting and amenable to any treatment.It is coated with varnish or paint. In the process of processing, it does not lose its external qualities.

• Nut. Durable breed, which determines the durability of products from it. A distinctive feature of such a piece of furniture is that it has great weight. It is also this material that is used for the decoration of tables with openwork carving. This is due to the fact that the nut does not break when carving on it.

• Linden. Plastic material, which is often used for decoration of furniture. Its only drawback is that it is affected by pests, which is why additional treatment is required.

• Hevea This tree, whose birthplace is the tropics. It grows in conditions of high humidity, so it does not absorb water at all and perfectly tolerates dampness. Furniture from it can be installed in any premises with high humidity. In addition, it does not crack from temperature extremes. This table is stable and durable.

• Wenge. Durable and reliable wood, which is characterized by its resistance to damage. Wood has a luxurious structure and therefore will decorate any table.

Also for the manufacture of tables use wood of white acacia, yew, cornel, chestnut, spruce, juniper and other tree species. Popular slab models are tables with a longitudinal wooden cut.

The most versatile in size is a transforming table. When folded, it can be 85 * 25 cm, and disassembled - 160 * 50 cm and more. These are comfortable and ergonomic models that are able to resize as needed. A coffee table is a low variant, about 70 cm tall. It is small and compact in itself. Kitchen table - the biggest option. As a rule, this is a square large-sized model, which should allow to accommodate all family members.

If you have a large living room or kitchen, then it is better to put a large-sized table there. The largest tabletop can exceed 150 cm in length. The smallest are coffee tables. There are compact models that are quite a bit higher than the floor. As a rule, the lower such a model is, the longer its tabletop will be.Typically, these are Japanese-style models that do not involve the installation of chairs around them. As a seat, low pillows are attached to them. A tall coffee table has a small worktop and is more suitable for decorating traditional interiors of rooms.

The wooden table, as a rule, has a shade of that wood from which it is made. The light version can be made of pine, birch, ash, alder, pear, apple, larch. Darker, such as coffee or gray-brown, has wood of oak, teak, wenge. Some tree species even differ in the predominance of red shades. These include plum and mahogany. Now in the manufacture of manufacturers using a variety of technologies that allow you to change the color of this product. So, models of “bleached oak” color are popular. This table is a product that has been processed several times using special formulations to give it a white tint. This is a beautiful light table that is popular with buyers.

The shape of the table is usually selected based on the interior of the room.It should complement the overall interior of any home and fit well into its design. If there are many geometric shapes with sharp corners and straight lines in the room, then a rectangular table should be preferred, and if the room is made using smooth lines and rounded corners, then it is better to prefer round models.

The most versatile are rectangular or square models. Rectangular table suitable for any area of ​​the room and will fulfill any purpose. This table can be moved to a wall or set in a corner in order to save space in the room. It is convenient and mobile, it can be moved to the middle of the room in case of any celebration.

More unusual are the rounded models. The oval table is perfect for setting in the kitchen in case you have a kitchen corner in the form of a sofa. This model is also often placed in the dining room. These products look luxurious and solemn. Oval tables are great for narrow rooms with any area.They allow you to bring comfort to the gatherings with the guests, and also help smooth out the boundaries between all those sitting due to the smooth transitions of the form. Such designs make conversation easier and more relaxed and bring comfort. At such a table you can accommodate more people, and at the same time everyone will be comfortable. Such tables are often installed in rooms decorated in African style, this is especially true for models with inserts of tropical wood.

The round table is less functional because it takes up quite a lot of space. It can not be installed near the wall or in the corner, and even near the kitchen corner, because it is not enough for the whole l-shaped sofa. More universal is a semicircular table, which can be attached to the wall with a straight side. This model allows you to place more people, compared with a rectangular table, pushed to the wall.

The functionality of the table is an extremely important factor to consider when choosing it. External qualities in this case are secondary. Such a product should be convenient and reliable. The most functional models are transformers.They allow you to use the table for different purposes, including for meeting guests. When folded, they do not take up much space, especially if they are placed in a corner, and when unfolded they help to arrange the living room. Functional is also a table-book made of natural wood. It can be folded from a model with a large tabletop into a small compact cabinet. If you purchase a writing or computer desk, then its functionality should also be at its best.

The design of wooden tables is diverse and may vary depending on the shape, model, color, texture. Designers represent unusual models, a bright example is a luminous table with inserts of LEDs. Many manufacturers present models with designs in the form of forged items. Noble tree goes well with forging. This is a stylish and harmonious ensemble, which is perfect for installation in the living room.

A separate design move is to change the number of table legs. So, it can be a design with one, two, three, traditional four or more legs, including with metal supports. As a rule, round tables have a small tabletop area and therefore they are installed on one leg, but oval models are often placed on two supports. Table legs are made with openwork carving of wood, with beautiful forging, with drawings and ornaments. Unusual models are now represented by designers for more modern areas of interior space. So, tabletops are made from a combination of wood with glass inserts. As a rule, such tables are placed in rooms designed in high-tech style. Some models have wooden carved edges or metal corners. Lacquer coating is also used as a decor because it makes the product more elegant and interesting. Glossy surface looks elegant, besides, this model will last longer.

This element of this piece of furniture is most often made of natural wood. Less often it has double inserts from other materials. As a rule, only strong and resistant to mechanical stress materials are used for manufacturing.The best quality tables are usually installed in the kitchen. As a rule, such countertops are covered with several layers of varnish for greater strength.

It is believed that any wooden table is a classic version, but it is wrong. So, for example, the model of “bleached oak” color will perfectly fit into any modern style room. This can be a room in the style of modern, "hi-tech" and even techno. For such premises, models with a tabletop made from a combination of glass, steel and wood are also purchased. Wooden tables are often used for decorating a room in eco, country style or country style. In this case, the most massive and traditional models of tables are used.

For Provence style, lighter and elegant light wood tables with artificially aged surfaces are suitable. Of course, in a room decorated in a classic style, it is better to install only a natural wooden table. It is better if it is a rather massive and luxurious model with openwork carving or other not too catchy supplements and Glantse coating.

When choosing a table, you need to pay attention to its functionality. If you want to buy such a model for the kitchen, then you can choose non-movable products, since they will be enough for a family dinner. But if you want to put him in the dining room and plan to receive guests for him, then it is better to buy a sliding transforming table. When choosing also be sure to consider the material from which the piece of furniture is made. In this case, you need to pay attention to the temperature in the room, as well as the level of humidity. For the kitchen purchased the most reliable and durable wooden tables. Also pay attention to the design of the entire room as a whole.

The wooden table with a photo printing will perfectly fit into a modern interior. This can be either a magazine or a more classic version. When choosing, immediately try to pick up the complete set of chairs, they should be in harmony with the legs and table top. All these pieces of furniture should form a single harmonious ensemble and complement each other.

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Wooden models have a huge number of advantages. These tables are versatile and functional. They can be installed in almost any room, regardless of its size and purpose. Another important advantage is the naturalness of the material and its environmental friendliness. These are completely safe products that do not contain harmful components and do not emit toxic substances. The advantage is also the long life of this product. This is because natural wood is strong and durable. In addition, any table can be restored by polishing the surface of the tabletop and legs. Qualitative model can serve for decades.

The tables are warm, nice to touch. They are practical and functional. A huge advantage is the chic appearance of the products, no non-natural table can replace them, even despite the apparent external similarity. The table can have beautiful carved elements, as well as an unusual texture, which is distinguished by its relief.Wooden products look expensive, while they are able to bring comfort and tranquility to any home. To fix any defects in the surface of the wooden model can be easy, for this you need to use sandpaper, and then varnish it.

Tables have some drawbacks. So, they require systematic care at the right level. The smallest external influences can spoil the look of your specimen. In addition, in the kitchen, on such a table, it is necessary to put special boards and coasters so that the product is not affected by exposure to elevated temperatures. Some low-quality tree species can rot and crack, which is why it is very important to choose a quality and durable model.

Now in Russia, many manufacturers represent a wide range of models of wooden tables. Famous is the manufacturer "Lores". It is a large selection of dining tables for the kitchen, in the kit to which you can pick up any chairs and stools. The manufacturer has been operating in the market for over 20 years. All products are subject to strict control and verification.Before manufacturing there is a hard selection of raw materials, and the final decoration of the furniture is just perfect. Customer reviews show that Lores products can serve for years. Many people write that they purchased furniture in the kitchen from this manufacturer, not only a table, but also a suitable kitchen set and chairs. Buyers praise oak and beech models from Lores.

Vista is another Russian manufacturer that has been operating for over 25 years on the market. He specializes in the manufacture of tables and chairs, but now open production and other furniture made of wood. Belarusian wood products enjoy great polarity among buyers. Thus, the brand "Grand Mirage" is a high-quality and reliable model, made of solid wood.

Gaining popularity models designed in Italy. Famous Italian brand is Galleria Classico. It represents a large number of wooden furniture, including tables and chairs. Most models are made in a classic style. Another famous brand is Peressini. It produces more than 100 models of tables, chairs, chairs and stools.In the list of samples offered, you can also find bars and coffee tables. The Italian Collection brand represents high-quality models of solid wood tables, which have reasonable prices. The design is developed in Italy, but production is open in Russia. Products with this design sells well-known furniture factory "Vista".

For the house you can buy beautiful designer models of natural handmade tables. If you want to decorate the living room or kitchen with a more romantic design, then the table with handmade white carved legs is perfect for you. It will perform a decorative function and fill the room with ease. Oval wooden tables are great for vintage interiors. For an industrial loft, it is better to purchase a more unusual product with intricate shapes. If you want to add brightness and sharpness to the interior, to make it less strict, then it is better to purchase a model with a standard solid color tabletop, but with bright colored legs. This table will be able to diversify any room, to make its interior more interesting.