Modern Restaurant Tables

Plastic, steel, aluminum, wood – these are only some of the materials from which contemporary bar furniture is made today. Wood furniture, like the others, has its fans and its detractors. Some restaurant owners think of it as too old fashioned and unsuitable as an interior design accessory for attracting their target clientele. Still, there are many others who are entranced with wood’s natural looks and texture, and who choose wooden tables for their dining rooms.

Mahogany is one popular type of wood used to make restaurant tables and chairs. Since mahogany is heavy, you probably won’t find it in commercial bar chairs and tables – unless as a finishing. Also, it’s expensive! That’s why it’s usually veneered on to less costly types of wood. It’s very strong and durable, yet it’s easy to work. The texture is somewhat coarse with its straight or interlocked grain. The color ranges from reddish brown to dark red, imparting a sense of dark warmth.

Look at how well the mahogany tables at Romanov Restaurant + Lounge in Los Angeles, California, go with the overall look of the dining room. They look simple, yet blend seamlessly with the Russian-themed establishment’s grandiose yet warm elegance. Their simplicity doesn’t take away from what is apparently meant to be a fine-dining experience.

Another simply elegant, but more modernistic, example of a mahogany table is the Frame Table designed by Philippe Starck. Its structure is solid natural mahogany. Unlike the tables in the Romanov restaurant, though, Starck’s table features an image printed on tempered extra-clear glass on the surface. Like most other mahogany tables, it’s meant to be used indoors only.

Restaurants and other dining establishments looking to capture something of an old-world elegance in a contemporary setting and to draw clientele who appreciate eating in such an atmosphere might consider mahogany furniture. It’s first-class all the way.