Pairing a dining table base with the right top
One base or two, how a long top is carried, and how marble, stone and wood tops change the look of a sculptural dining table base.
A sculptural base is what makes a dining table look designed. Choosing one is mostly about two questions: how long the table needs to be, and what the top will be made of.
One base or two
A single central base suits a round table or a shorter rectangular one, and leaves the most room for chairs and knees. A long table for six or eight usually stands on two bases, placed towards each end.
Some LFD bases are made to be used in pairs and are sold per piece: DB-43004, a leatherette drum with a brass inlay, and DB-43024, a tapered wooden base with an arch inlay. Others, such as DB-43032 and DB-43013, carry a top on their own.
The top changes everything
- Marble gives the classic look, with veining that makes each table one of a kind.
- Stone is hard-wearing and easy to wipe clean.
- Wood feels warmer and quieter, and suits a family table used every day.
Lay the colour of the top against the base before you decide. A dark base under a pale top makes the top seem to float; matching tones look calmer.
Bases to see
- DB-43032: a pedestal base with wood side panels and a taupe centre, on a black plinth.
- DB-43012: wood and stone with a brass band, in round or square.
- DB-43013: an angular base in a rich wood finish and matte ivory.
- DB-43074: a sculptural base in a metal finish, wrapped in leatherette with contrast stitching.
Ask us which top to pair with your base, and its size, when you send an enquiry.
