Modern Restaurant Tables

Restaurants large and small over the world usually strive to give their establishments a unique air to distinguish it from most others, either through the food they serve, service perks, or unusual furnishings. Some go for glitzy, outrageous décor, some go for classic, minimalist lines. Some go for a cozy, comfortable atmosphere reminiscent of something rustic in a contemporary setting, and use wood tables and chairs to help achieve this.

One good table that would seem to be ideal is the EM TA 008 wood table, which has a teak wood frame. It measures 120 x 75 cm and weighs 23 kilos. It can accommodate up to six people, and its price includes the table top. Tension brackets keep the legs sturdy, steady and in place even when it is moved. Moreover, the reclaimed teak from Indonesia used in the manufacture of this table meets the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a collaboration among retailers and environmentalists to foster sustainable forest management all over the world.

One need not spend thousands of dollars on giving a restaurant a homey, comfortable touch with the EM TA 008 table. But some restaurateurs are quite willing to spend a considerable amount of money to bring something which they deem special and unique to their establishments. Take Sergio Riva, owner of the Irving Mills restaurant in New York. He spent more than $2,000 to import a 500-year-old millstone from China. He then forked over even more money to have a steel base constructed for the millstone, which now serves as a bar table in his establishment. Once guests become aware of the table’s provenance, it’s a pretty sure bet that it turns into a topic of conversation. I wonder if Riva has found bar or bistro area chairs with a similar history to go along with this table.