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The Best Legs and Bases for Round Wood Tables

The Best Legs and Bases for Round Wood Tables

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When it comes to choosing a base for your round dining table, there are a variety of options to consider. The base you choose can impact the overall style and functionality of your table, so it's important to choose wisely. In this blog, we'll explore some of the best bases for a circular table and what factors to consider when choosing the right base for your space.

Jennings Base

The Jennings base is a unique pedestal base with a plate at the bottom which is the same shape as the top of the table and a tapered post that gives a really elegant look. This is perfect for round tables because it allows lots of space for chairs and legs around the table. 

Baker Base

The Baker Base is a single cross base in the same thickness as your dining table. It is a very classic look especially on a round table. It offers a lot of support around the table while also leaving a lot of space for chairs around the circle.

3 Caldwell Legs

The Caldwell legs are a chevron style steel leg. We use three of them for our round tables as it is stable and looks pretty. The angles of the three legs align perfectly around the circle. This makes a very solid base for a larger table to have room for the three legs under the table.

Como Base 

The Como base is a fluted pedestal base. This is a showshopping look especially on a round table. It’s shaped to match the top of the dining table, and with the same wood finish it offers an exciting, and stable base. This, similar to the three Caldwell legs, wouldn’t be recommended for a small table.

Bistro Base 

The Bistro Base is a wooden cross pedestal base. Like the jarvis this allows for a lot of room for legs and chairs. Chairs can even be easily tucked over the legs of the base. If you want, a similar base is available in steel, the Bidwell Base.

Selecting the right base for your round table is essential to create a harmonious and functional dining space. Whether you prefer a Jennings, Baker, 3 Caldwell, Como, or Bistro base each option offers its unique blend of style and functionality. Consider the size of your space, the desired aesthetic, and the number of people you plan to accommodate when choosing the perfect base for your round table. By carefully considering these factors, you can ensure a dining experience that is not only visually appealing but also comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.

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Walnut is a dark brown hardwood with variation in colour and grain. Its color ranges from a dark brown to a blonde to a reddish brown. It can have straight grain or very complex interesting grain patterns. It’s important to note that when we say “Walnut” at Loewen Design Studios we mean the wood. Sometimes you’ll see others use “Walnut” to mean a color of stain on a different wood. We definitely mean the wood, which has much more exciting variation and richer browns than any walnut stain I’ve seen to date. 

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Why People Choose Walnut

Walnut is an excellent wood that people have been using for furniture making for a very long time. There are some really simple reasons for this. 

  1. It’s very pretty
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  3. It holds up well
  4. It’s nice to work with

Walnut is one of those unique things that’s both a great material to build with - it’s strong and durable - and it’s beautiful. So often you need to build something strong then make it pretty on top. Walnut does both of those at the same time. It’s the best.

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Walnut Isn't Perfect

While I love listing the wonderful things about Walnut, it’s also worth mentioning that it isn’t perfect. It is hardwood, but it isn’t the hardest hardwood. It will hold up to a lot but it is more dentable than something like Maple. The nice thing is that it’s a little less dense so it isn’t quite as heavy as some other woods. 

Walnut Coloring

Walnut does also have natural color variations. They tell the story of the trees that make up the piece. This is part of what makes Walnut so special. One piece of walnut won’t be exactly like another, so the piece of furniture you get won’t match another exactly. Walnut does always look like walnut, but within a range. 

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All in all, walnut is excellent, but only if it’s right for what you’re looking for. It certainly isn’t right for everything all the time. But the brown of walnut is very wonderful. It really can’t be duplicated by any stain on another wood. Believe me, I’ve tried.

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