Wooden Pedestal Tables

Finding a Unique Look With a Wooden Pedestal Table

If you enjoy furniture design and its history, having a wooden pedestal table to accent one of your rooms can be a great idea. Since its beginnings in the 17th century as a "candle-stand" table, the versatile pedestal table has gone through many styles and uses. Their first uses were as bedside tables, plant stands, or accents in a hallway or space while later uses expanded to writing tables and dining room tables. Read more to see how you can use a wooden pedestal table for your home.

Wooden pedestal tables can be broken up by the type of wood and by their size. You can find wooden pedestal tables made from pine, acacia wood, oak, maple, cherry, and more.

You can also choose your pedestal table by size. There are large wooden pedestal tables that are perfect as a dining table. Smaller ones can function as plant stands, side tables, or as consoles. See the manufacturer site for details.

Pedestal table designs are interesting because this is where the art is often introduced.

• Base of the table: If you're looking for elegance, a cinched cage base with a circular top is the way to go. You can also choose something artsy for your base, such as an asymmetrical pattern. Geometric patterns, reminiscent of the art deco period, can make for a unique look. And a modern, minimalist base can fit nicely in just about any room.
• Material used for the pedestal: Choosing a wooden pedestal table doesn't mean your table needs to be all wood. You can have a wood surface and a metal base. Alternatively, you can have a wooden base and a glass surface.
• Surface shape: Wooden pedestal tables come in square, round, rectangular, oval, or even asymmetrical shapes.

Hoping to determine the age of your pedestal table by its design? Yes, this may be possible. Looking at the feet and legs of your pedestal table can often be a good indicator as to which design period it belonged to.

• William and Mary Design (1685 - 1720): This period is characterised by delicate, trumpeted legs.
• Victorian Design (1840 - 1900): This period is defined by an elaborate style with heavy scroll legs or curvy carbiole legs.
• Art Deco Period (1925 - 1940): This period is characterised by smooth, sleek lines as well as tapered legs.