Glass Dining Tables

Glass Dining Table

Small spaces demand creative design. A glass top dining table is a great solution where you need a good size table and also need to retain a feeling of openness. If you are staging your house for sale this can be a great tool for creating a sense of space where there really isn’t much. The transparency will highlight the dining chairs and show off a distinctive area rug under the table.

Glass top dining tables are available in a range of sizes, colors and shapes. The glass tops are made of heavy, tempered glass, mostly in clear, smoke or amber colors. The edge finish of the glass can be rounded, beveled or square.

The base of the table will define its style. An ornate base will work well with traditional furniture and a simple design can blend in with the most modern décor. The base can be of any material you imagine including glass and Plexiglas for an almost totally invisible table. Since you can buy the top and base separately you do not have to get them from the same source. For a unique table you could have a custom base created for you by a wood worker or blacksmith who does decorative iron work.

Things to think about when deciding whether or not to consider a glass dining table:
• A glass top dining table works best in a household without small children.
• The glass will be impervious to water rings and heat damage.
• While a glass table is durable under light use, it is possible to scratch it.
• The table will break if you drop hard, heavy things on it.
• The table is not expandable.
• The table will show fingerprints and dust so keeping it sparkling can take work.

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