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So you've decided on a Baluster Table, but you need help deciding how many chairs you can fit or what length table you need to fit your chairs? Hopefully, this write-up will help. If not, please reach out to our team via phone (479-633-7557), text, email, or comment below and we'd be happy to help. As a general rule, a 6ft Baluster Table seats 6, an 8ft Baluster Table seats 8, a 10ft Baluster Table seats 10, etc., but it does depend on your chair widths and other considerations. This blog post may help you with general table sizing. Here's the hard math:...

Oil-based polyurethane is a great finish for solid wood furniture. It's hard, durable, and scratch resistant.  We have a lot of families that homeschool on their tables and a finish that is durable and long lasting; not something they have to baby or worry about.  Here are a few of our favorite things about oil-based polyurethane: 1. You don't have to use coasters. You can leave a glass of ice water on the table in the summer and the condensation won't leave a water ring. 2. Spills wipe right up. Some finishes used on less durable tables would need to...

We build all of our tables with real, solid wood, which has natural and real knots. By default, the knots on the tops of our tables are filled by our carpenters, making the tabletop surface easy to clean. You'll still be able to see the knots in the wood, but you won't have an open knot hole on the tabletop. Knots on our tables' edges and bases/legs are left open for their natural beauty.  If you'd like to have our carpenters leave the knots unfilled and open on your tabletop, please reach out for a custom order.  Here's an example of open, natural...

So you've decided on a Farmhouse Table, but you need help deciding how many chairs you can fit or what length of table you need to fit your chairs. Hopefully, this write-up will help. If not, please reach out to our team via phone (479-633-7557), text, or email - we'd be happy to help! As a general rule, a 6ft Farmhouse Table seats 6, an 8ft Farmhouse Table seats 8, a 10ft Farmhouse Table seats 10, etc. Chair widths and sizing preferences vary, but this blog post may help you with general table sizing. Here's the hard math: With a Farmhouse Table, the...

Thanksgiving is one week away! If you're hosting the big meal this year, we know you'll want your table to be as pretty as possible without taking too much time away from cooking and enjoying your loved ones. Here are five tips to put together a lovely Thanksgiving tablescape your friends and family will enjoy gathering around! 1. Start by setting the table Make your guests feel right at home by setting your table. While it is fun to break out the fine china, don't be afraid to mix and match dishes for a more electic look. Break out the...