Tablebases.com Blog

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 →

Apple, the tech company behind the iPhone and Mac computers, has been implementing a new technology called iBeacon. iBeacon is a small device, powered by Bluetooth 4.0 LE (low energy), that is aimed at businesses of all types. The device interacts with visitors' smartphones in order to provide relevant information and guidance. While seemingly simple, the technology has an incredible array of possibilities for it's use, and since it's introduction in the Fall of 2013, we have already seen many businesses jumping aboard. So what exactly is iBecon, and how can it help restaurants? Read on to find out. Continue reading →

  Image Credit (Flickr) In America, chocolate chip cookies are about as ubiquitous as Apple Pie and baseball. While not everyone likes them, pretty much everyone has eaten them, and those who haven't certainly are well aware of their existence. Stories of its origins have circulated for years, with the common myth being that they were created on accident by a woman who dropped chocolate bar chunks into her cookie dough and decided to stick them in the oven anyways. However, as a recent article in Slate points out, the inception of America's most beloved cookie was not a fluke so much as an act of brilliance by a (then) popular New England chef.  Continue reading →

  Have you ever stared at a draft social media post, debating which hashtags to use, and how many? New data from Social Media company SocialBakers suggests that exercising restraint when applying #hashtags to social media posts may help increase engagement. The company used a sample of 200,000 social media posts from brands in the month of February, and came up with the statistics in the chart you see above. Continue reading →