The Importance of Wooden Tables

Tables are the heart of our homes. They are one of the most important pieces of furniture where families gather every day to enjoy meals, celebrate birthdays and special occasions, host guests, spend time together, and create beautiful memories. They are also places where hobbies, crafts, and many other activities take place. At the same time, tables are the center of our workspaces. We spend most of our time at tables in our work environments and make our most important decisions there.Just as in our homes, tables and chairs are the most essential and indispensable furniture in restaurants and cafés. Since tables play such an important role in our lives and we spend so much time around them, they should naturally have a special value for us. Therefore, choosing the right table is extremely important. Below, we have listed some important information to help you choose the right table.

The Most Commonly Used Table Types in the World According to Their Materials:

• MDF Tables
• Wooden Tables
• Plastic Tables
• Marble / Stone Tables
• Metal Tables
• Compact Tables

Among the tables listed above, the most valuable, aesthetic, and healthiest option is undoubtedly wooden tables, provided that they are properly maintained. When the wood used in wooden tables is carefully selected, properly dried in timber drying kilns, and crafted with high-quality workmanship, tables made from such wood can easily be used for more than 100 years.

Why Is Wood Selection So Important for Tables?

First, let us explain which types of wood are most commonly preferred for table production worldwide:

• Oak
• Walnut
• Teak
• Spruce
• Pine
• Iroko

1- When selecting wood for a table, the first step is to determine whether the table will be used indoors or outdoors. Woods that are suitable for indoor use may crack easily or begin to decay quickly when exposed to outdoor conditions. Therefore, choosing the correct wood for outdoor use is very important. Woods such as teak, ayous, iroko, and chestnut can be used outdoors for many years. Among them, teak is considered the most durable wood for outdoor tables. Woods such as walnut, pine, hornbeam, and oak tend to decay more easily and therefore have a shorter lifespan in outdoor environments.

2- Since softwoods are more prone to dents and scratches, hardwood species are generally the better choice for table production.

3- It is also very important to choose the wood color according to the design of the environment where the table will be used and to design the table in harmony with that space.

4- The wood used in table production must be dried in a timber drying kiln. Wood that has not been kiln-dried will not properly dry by simply being left outdoors. Additionally, wood that has not been kiln-dried may not look good when oil or varnish is applied and can easily crack, warp, or become infested with insects.

5- In many cases, using high-quality wood oils instead of varnish or paint on wooden tables is the better choice. Wood oil does not cover the natural texture of the wood, allowing you to feel its warmth and authenticity when you touch the table. In addition, wood oils do not block the pores of the wood, allowing the wood to breathe and maintain its natural character. Tables finished with wood oil are also much easier to maintain over time. However, restaurant tables that are used very frequently and cleaned dozens of times every day may benefit from the use of high-quality matte varnish, which helps extend their lifespan. In most other situations, using interior- or exterior-specific wood oils is the better solution.

If you would like to choose the most suitable table for your needs, you can contact us. By carefully listening to you and learning about your space, we will gladly help you select the perfect table that you will love and use with satisfaction.

Best regards
Ravilla Natural Wood Furniture