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Did you know that we actually sell a lot of bases to individuals, for use in homes? Many of our products end up being used for creative DIY furniture projects, such as dining tables, desks, and even kitchen counters. Our customer photo today comes from Cody Van of Fort Collins, CO, who paired two of our B2230 Table Bases with a unique, laminated plywood table top to create this piece for his dining room! He also added some built in benches. Big thanks to Cody Van for sharing these photos! Continue reading →

Today's customer photograph comes from Eyenique Vision Eye Care & More in Hastings, Minnesota. Their exquisite new desk features our Bruni 2X2 table base, supporting an elegant granite table top. In addition to having an eye for high-quality table bases, the experts at Eyenique have tons of experience helping their customers select the perfect pair of glasses. Owned by Gina & Bob Purzitza, the eye wear boutique focuses on customer service and high-quality, stylish spectacles. Continue reading →

Today our customer photograph comes courtesy of Covers Unlimited Inc, a Chicago based custom furniture manufacturer that also specializes in reupholstering and refinishing. For this project, they utilized our RFL450 Table Base, cut to a custom height, to create some stunning custom ottomans. The ottoman frames are kiln dried poplar hardwood, sustainably sourced. Covers Unlimited then puts in a commercial strength webbing suspension, and stuffs the piece with high density foam. Each piece features custom designed fabric and patterns, and as you can see, they look fantastic! Continue reading →

Today's customer project comes from Moore Architects, PC, and features our C20 Black table base set inside a breakfast nook. Our low profile bases are perfect for little areas like this, where extra foot room is necessary. As you can tell from the photo, these architects do some seriously high-quality work, and needed a base that matched their standards. Continue reading →

Table bases are our forte, so we've put together a short list that highlights the most important parts of a great table base. Most people know the obvious signs of a bad table. Whether you've experienced a wobbly surface that threw coffee in your lap, a tippy table top that fell on a child, or a bar table that tumbled over because it couldn't handle your dance moves (we don't recommend it, but we don't judge), sub-par tables are the stuff of our nightmares. Below you'll find our main points of a good table base, the things we look out for to make sure you receive a quality product. Continue reading →

We are passionate about high quality table bases, table tops, and chairs, and we love to see all the creative ways that our products can be used. This round, our customer photograph comes courtesy of Shellback Interiors, a marine based construction and remodeling company that outfits large boats. They do everything from tugs to cruise liners, and they are a fan of Tablebases.com! Continue reading →

The familiar "5 servings of fruits and veggies a day" recommendation may soon receive a revamp, based on new research from the World Health Organization. The UK's National Health Service is now recommending 7 servings of fruits and veggies per day, noting that the increase can dramatically decrease a persons risk of disease and health related death, the Huffington Post reports. According to information from the NHS, increasing your intake of fruits and veggies lowers your risk of serious heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity.  Continue reading →

  If you are of legal drinking age, you have probably heard recent buzz surrounding the drink Mezcal (though considering the spirit hails from Mexico, I suppose you could know it at any age). The agave based liquor has earned a loyal following in recent years as more and more Americans adopt the craft brewing and distilling movement. The small-batch product is made from agave, just like tequila, but with some major differences in cultivation and production that affect the finished products. The LA Times recently released an article describing the rise of the spirit in Southern California, thanks largely to dedicated Mezcal and Tequila bars. These spaces give patrons a chance to try what was previously an unexplored category of spirit here in America. Continue reading →

The idea of having communal tables in restaurants is gaining traction in America, QSR magazine reports. Rather than having smaller, individual tables, some full serve restaurants have been using larger, communal tables where guests can interact with each other. Now it appears that some fast casual restaurants are adopting the trend, and seeing great results.  Continue reading →

Google+ is often regarded as the red-headed step child of social networks. Though it's user base appears to be growing, it has not yet become the household names that are Facebook and Twitter. Lately though, analysts have been paying close attention to the quality of the network's users as it pertains to marketing. New research, as reported by Mashable, shows that Google+ may actually be one of the more important networks to focus your social media strategies.  Continue reading →