Granite table, bases and tops. Who supplies them and how you get the best price for stone tables in your area.
Natural stone is a functional and durable furniture solution. It works throughout your home, office and garden.
With an endless choice of colors and sizes, granite offers benefits not found in other furniture . . . scratch resistance, heat resistance, stain resistance, ability to withstand weather, and natural beauty.
A granite table top can be custom made from any kind of stone. Tops can be purchased from pre-made inventory also.
Custom stone tables can be any size or shape. They are typically made by a granite fabricator. You decide the stone you want, the size you want, and the edge treatment you want.
Granite Table Designs . . .
Iron Bases and Tops
Stock or pre-made granite tables can be a cost effective way to get granite end tables or granite coffee tables.
A typical size round stone table might be 18 inches in diameter. For granite dining tables and granite kitchen tables, you may need to visit a local fabricator to find one large enough.
Also, keep in mind that shipping large stone tables can be extremely expensive. Consider that a 36 inch by 60 inch granite table can weigh 300 pounds. Here are some ideas for granite table tops.
Steel or wrought iron bases often make ideal granite bases. They are strong, heavy, and offer many design options. Check out the resources below for granite furniture and table bases.
Granite tops combined with appropriate bases are both functional and beautiful. They also offer a versatile design element for your home.
Here's a large selection of granite bases to look at.
More handmade steel bases and quality tops . . .
So what do you put stone table tops on? Granite table bases need careful consideration since they may have to support a lot of weight.
Wood bases can look very attractive but may not be sturdy enough to withstand the weight or even balance a heavy stone top. I have seen well build hardwood table bases that work great and perform great.
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