Custom Table Design Archives

Custom Restaurant Tables

Posted on February 26, 2019 by hummingbird

Restaurant Tables—we get it! With all that comes with designing, opening, and maintaining a restaurant, customizing your restaurant tables doesn’t always rank at the top of the priority list.

However, restaurant table tops do play a big role. Think about this: The table is the only piece of restaurant furniture that is about 12” from your patron’s face during the entire dining experience. Why not take the time to make your restaurant tables, bar tables or communal tables represent you and your style? (Not to mention the oodles of menu item selfie pics that will be taken with your tables in the background!)

At Table Topics, we can help you create the custom tables that are right for you, stay within your budget and give you the tables that will last.

Using our in-house design team and our superior customer service staff, we can help you create the restaurant table tops that are right for you. We make it easy. We start with simple ideas and help walk you through the design process. From simplistic to over the top, we have helped create restaurant furniture that makes a restaurant truly one of a kind for almost 40 years.

Once we have the table style determined, we need to make sure we stay within your budget. We are not just being nosey when we ask budget questions. We are trying to make sure that we are providing a product that is within your budget and, if not, then we want to be able to provide Value Engineered options for you. These are not “lesser” tables. These options would be just that—options.

So, we have restaurant tables that look great and are within budget. Now, we need to make sure they last. Table Topics applies our proprietary AcralyteX finish on all the restaurant table tops, bar tables and communal tables that we manufacture. This finish is scratch, heat and chemical resistant. Which means that your tables will have an increased Appearance Value. Simply put, the tables will look better longer. This is a hard, durable finish that still appears rich and warm instead of a plastic look that is often associated with hard finishes.

Table Topics was founded on the idea of creating quality restaurant tables that are both truly unique and will last for a long time. Rest assured that you will get a fitting design accompanied with the quality that will ensure your tables look great for years to come.

The Solid Wood Choice

Posted on November 7, 2017 by hummingbird

Even with all the options out there, a solid wood table is still a staple of our business here at Table Topics. The solid wood section of our online catalogue illustrates not only the classic beauty, but also the variety available in a solid wood table design.

This mixed-species design is a combination of cherry, maple and mahogany while the simple beauty of solid maple is featured in this classic pub table design. For special placements or looks, we customize to meet your needs, as in this beveled front cherry design or this maple table, with striking walnut accents.

In its many forms, solid wood is functional, durable and beautiful. That’s a winning combination for commercial tables. A significant element that only Table Topics can add to that combination is our proprietary Acralyte finish. The Acralyte process is one we’ve developed through years of research to provide a scratch-, mar-, heat- and chemical-resistant finish that gives our clients the added value of a longer product life.

Whether your vision is for a classic or inventive solid wood design, we can partner with you to bring it to life. Let’s start a conversation about creating the product and the style you need.

We Sell Seashells

Posted on October 30, 2017October 8, 2021 by hummingbird

Table Topics is located in Southern Alabama, just a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico. We are lucky enough to be able to put our toes in the sand on a daily basis if we choose. It turns out that lots of people would love to be able to do that – to see sand, the water and the treasures they hold. As a result, beach and seashell themes are popular among our clients.

We love these five seashell-themed projects. They show the vast diversity and versatility of the materials we can employ, even within one theme.

Nautilus Shell is enhanced by a mahogany frame
Starfish & Sand is set off by a simple, painted pinstripe frame
Old World Map combines an antique nautical map with shells over planked ash veneer
Sand, Shells and Driftwood features beach sand and custom-shaped ash inlays
Cooperstone with Shell Imprint has a foundation of gray granite over which a transparent digital shell imprint is laid

Put our experience and craftsmanship to work on your next themed project. Whether you’re close to a coast or not, we have a customer service representative ready to make your vision a reality. Let’s talk tables.

Add Custom Power to Your Tables

Posted on October 16, 2017 by hummingbird

Many factors contribute to the functionality of your tables. Through the years as needs vary and trends change, Table Topics has built a reputation on providing the customization and innovation our customers require. One increasingly popular option is equipping tables with power connections.

Power connectors to meet your specifications can be added to table tops, aprons, legs or panel bases.

Options designed for convenience as well as aesthetics include

standard duplex power or USB charging outlets.
surface-mounted or pop-up outlets.
mounting to standard-height dining, counter or bar tables.
adding to wood or metal bases or to wood, stone, digital or metallic tops.

Take a look at these two projects that successfully added power:

Walnut veneer with backlit glass inlay and data ports on wooden legs separated by custom curved metal stretchers.
Planked ash veneer with data ports with a base from our Farm Series.

Look through our catalog for even more examples and ideas. If you can dream it, we can build it.

You can request a quote or contact us today to start the conversation about your beautiful, power-equipped design. Let’s talk tables.

Made in the U.S.A. with Quality and Pride

Posted on September 25, 2017 by hummingbird

For more than 30 years, Table Topics has been manufacturing high-quality commercial dining tables. We design and build more than 20,000 tables a year in our factory in Elberta, Alabama. Here in this beautiful region of the Gulf Coast, we’re near road, rail and air transportation routes. Our tables have made their way to restaurants, neighborhood bars and conference rooms throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

No matter where you are, we’ve got representatives nearby, ready to talk tables. From project design to specifications to delivery, they can help you every step of the way. Our experienced in-house design team is committed to quality and precision and a creative design that fulfills your vision.

Our manufacturing process starts with the best in raw materials, hand selected for quality and appearance. We put those materials and an array of precision equipment in the hands of our highly skilled woodworkers. They put their craftsmanship and eye for detail to work. They test material tolerances. They mix and apply custom stains. They apply our beautiful and durable Acralyte finish through our patented process. They take pride in their work and it shows. You’ll be proud, too, of the quality and value of your table design.

Your next project is our next priority. We’ve been around for three decades and we plan to continue to proudly produce the best in custom tables for years to come. Give us a call today and get started on your next made-in-the-U.S.A. project.

Consider Your Profile

Posted on September 11, 2017 by hummingbird

For thirty years, Table Topics has been an industry innovator in both quality and design. Our creative process offers our clients customization options in every element of the design. One of those elements often overlooked by others is the table profile.

All our insets are available with a two-inch standard frame or half-inch budget frame. These frames can be painted or made from our selection of solid woods and routed to a variety of edge profiles. Precision craftsmanship allows for subtle differences among our dozen or more profile choices.

Available standard profiles include bullnose, eased and waterfall options. Additional deluxe profiles include bevel, reverse bevel, modern ogee, Euro, double beaded and more. The profile chart in the frame section of our specification guide offers a view of all the options. We also have profiles especially designed for bar tops: bullnose, spill-proof bullnose, eased and Chicago rail.

To determine the edge profile shape that suits your project, check out our specification guide and get in touch with a member of our team to talk about your options. Put Table Topics to work for you today.

Finishing Strong: The Acralyte Process

Posted on September 8, 2017 by hummingbird

Our products are set apart by our patented Acralyte finish. Available exclusively from Table Topics, this is more than a beautiful finish. Acralyte eliminates issues with heat, abrasion and chemical wear associated with epoxy resin finishes. We spent years in research and development and the outcome is a process that results in a finish with unmatched quality and durability.

Acralyte outperforms traditional finishes such as epoxy resin, polyester resin, lacquer, varnish and polyurethane. We use specially formulated glues, extended drying cycles and a proprietary UV curing procedure. The entire process is closely monitored and refined. The result is a superior product, engineered for durability.

The Acralyte finish is one main reason our custom-crafted tables are tops in the industry. Our people are another. Our entire manufacturing process depends on the skill and experience of our craftsmen as well as the quality of our materials and processes. But ultimately it all starts with you. Your creation begins with a conversation with our expert design team about your needs and priorities.

Let’s start the conversation today and put our people and processes to work for you. The result will be a beautiful, functional, durable table design that will serve you for years to come.

Style Spotlight: Contemporary

Posted on September 5, 2017 by hummingbird

If you need a contemporary look, Table Topics can help you create the perfect design. From wood inset patterns to unique mixed-media combinations, your theme will shine through. Take a look at five of our favorite contemporary projects and imagine what we can do for you.

Digital wood grain – This blue paint effect adds character to the digital wood grain of this table top.
Blue mystic metal – Here you see how the gloss Acralyte finish showcases a solid blue metal with a wave design.
Metal inlays on a maple veneer – This budget table features customer-provided metal inlays with a maple veneer.
Star-pattern inlaid Macassar ebony veneer – Beautiful ebony patterns are the “star” of this unique veneer inset with a solid black frame.
Silver metallic with shell pattern and veneer accents – This bright design features a metal inset with veneer inlays and a beveled solid maple frame.

Getting a Quote for Your Project

Posted on August 21, 2017 by hummingbird

Can’t find pricing on our website? That’s because we don’t post any prices there. When we say our work provides custom designs, we mean just that. Those designs vary from client to client and project to project. All of our orders are custom made after conversations with clients, consultations about their needs and review of the specifications that will deliver the look, the quality and durability they expect.

We produce several sizes, shapes and styles. While all have one of our patented Acralyte finishes, there are many more elements to consider. The combination of materials, insets, frames and bases can be daunting, but it plays an important role in both design and pricing. We like to steer our clients to begin with the end in mind; to walk them through the entire process. That’s why we provide a specification guide suggesting the most efficient way to get to the right design.

The best way to get a quote is through our website catalog. Browse many options and request a quote for your specific needs. If you want a custom design, send us an email sales@tabletopics.biz with your design specifications and details about your project. We’ll review your message and get back to you with some questions, some answers, and the next steps in the process.

If you’d rather contact us by phone, our experienced sales representatives will be happy to talk with you and answer questions about our company, products and processes. After we are confident we have all the details we need, we’ll get you a quote in writing.

We want to make sure nothing is missed when providing a quote and getting your project underway. We know your design is important and is an investment in the overall success of your project. We want to work with you to make it the best it can be. Let’s start the conversation today.

Live Edge Tables

Posted on August 18, 2017 by hummingbird

Live edge tables can add even more character to the custom design of your table tops. As in so many elements of a Table Topics design, edges can contribute to a look all your own. It’s helpful to see examples of a variety of uses, in both character and function, that feature live edges. This digital image table top features logs with a live edge. Or you may prefer the more traditional look of this communal table featuring a solid walnut live edge.

Although frequently associated with rustic décor, live edge design can be incorporated into most any style table. Our product catalog features veneers, solid wood, digitals and more, and live edges can be a part of any of these table designs in order to meet your particular project needs.

Incorporating live edges into your design is an ideal way to feature the natural beauty found in some of our most common materials, in perfect combination with the outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail of our Table Topics team. If you need help getting started, give us a call or email us sales@tabletopics.biz and one of our experienced salespeople will walk you through the options and the process of deciding on a design, getting a quote and getting your beautiful tables in production.

You dream, we build.