Luxury is among our top priorities for expanding round tables at Lotus Woodworks. This blog will look further into their framework and what puts them at the top of high-end furniture.
The Essence of Luxury in Dining Tables
Definition of Luxury
You can’t fake luxury. Our expanding round tables incorporate genuine hardwoods and exotic woods handcrafted with quality finishes to create a beautiful, genuine masterpiece. Not only do our materials establish luxurious visuals, but they’re also durable and long-lasting so that your table stays looking brand new for years to come.
Sourcing Sustainable Wood
The selection and procurement of sustainable, high-quality wood for our tables are tailored to the specific wood species needed. We obtain our supply from a local distributor here in the Valley for American wood tables, such as cherry, walnut, and oak.
For exotic wood varieties like teak, bubinga, or afrormosia, we secure our materials from a distributor based in Maryland. Similarly, our veneer and burl wood tables are supplied by multiple suppliers, with the choice depending on factors like size, quantity, and the particular wood species required.
Material Characteristics
Each of our expanding round tables is made with genuine hardwood and exotic wood options. Below, we’ve outlined our primary wood selections and provided images of our tables crafted with these wood materials.
Rift Sawn White Oak
King Baby
Wood Type: White Oak
Top Pattern Layout: Straight Bookmatched
Finish: Satin
Barn Wood
Binder
Wood Type: Barn Wood
Top Pattern Layout: Angled Bookmatched
Finish: Satin
Los Griegos
Wood Type: Barn Wood
Top Pattern Layout: Custom
Finish: Satin
Barn Wood and Alder
Foster
Wood Type: Barn Wood and Alder
Top Pattern Layout: Angled Pattern
Finish: Satin
Quarter Sawn Teak
McHugh
Wood Type: Teak
Top Pattern Layout: Angled Bookmatched
Finish: Oiled
Burke
Wood Type: Teak
Top Pattern Layout: Straight Bookmatched
Finish: Grey Wash Satin
Flat Sawn Walnut Straight Bookmatched
Plum Sheep
Wood Type: Walnut
Top Pattern Layout: Straight Bookmatched
Finish: Satin
Flat Sawn White Oak Straight Bookmatched
The Nagin Table
Wood Type: White Oak
Top Pattern Layout: Straight Bookmatched
Finish: Grey Wash Satin
Melco
Wood Type: Oak
Top Pattern Layout: Straight Bookmatched
Finish: Ebony Satin
Flat Sawn Alder
Klepach
Wood Type: Alder
Top Pattern Layout: Straight Bookmatched
Finish: Semi-Gloss
Newhouse
Wood Type: Alder
Top Pattern Layout: Chevron Pattern
Finish: Satin
Cocoa Bean
Wood Type: Alder
Top Pattern Layout: Custom
Finish: Semi-Gloss w/ Chip Carved Top
Flat Sawn Cherry
Almira
Wood Type: Cherry
Top Pattern Layout: Straight Bookmatched
Finish: Satin
Angelo
Wood Type: Cherry
Top Pattern Layout: Angled
Finish: Satin
Inlays: Granite
Flat Sawn & Burl Walnut
Coastal
Wood Type: Walnut
Top Pattern Layout: Straight Bookmatched
Finish: Satin
Inlays: Maple
Artistry in Finishes
Exploring Finish Options
At Lotus Woodworks, we offer various finish options, each uniquely impacting your expanding round table’s appearance. Our finishes include a two-part custom color toning/glaze or a multiple-coat flat or satin conversion varnish top coat; both are included in the starting price.
For our grain-filled high gloss finishes, variable contrasting colors, or any finish requirements that exceed time and materials, there’s an up-charge and will add to the production time.
The Application Process
Our most common finishing process is a multi-step process that combines vinyl sealing and coloring, followed by a conversion varnish top coat that can achieve a matte to high gloss sheen. The process begins with a light application of clear vinyl, which seals and raises the wood grain.
Following this, we perform a second round of sanding before applying additional layers of vinyl, incorporating the necessary color requirements in each coat. Once the desired color is achieved, we apply two coats of conversion varnish.
This is the typical application process for our expanding round tables, but our high-gloss grain-filled finishes, such as those found on the Honey and Norman tables, demand an entirely different and more time-consuming sealing process.
Customization and Personalization
Our customers have the freedom to select the leaf size, type of wood, base design, and finish for their tables. In addition to the choices included in our initial pricing, we offer additional customizations for those who want to further elevate the individuality of their table.
Tailoring to Client Needs
Leaf Sizing Options
- 60” (1524mm) – 75” (1905mm) Seats 8-12
- 70” (1778mm) – 85” (2159mm) Seats 9-13
- 80” (2032mm) – 95” (2413mm)” Seats 10-15
- 85” (2159mm) – 100” (2540mm) Seats 11-16
- 95” (2413mm) – 110” (2794mm) Seats 12-17
Wood Selections
American hardwoods: Cherry, Walnut, Maple, and Oak
Exotics: Teak, Bubinga, Afromosia, etc.
Bases
- Curved Column
- Bulb Base
- Caparoso
- Corbel
- Barrel
- Tapered base
*Curved column and bulb base included in starting price; additional bases have an up-charge.
Finishes
Color-matched finish with a multi-coat conversion varnish top coat available in Matte – High-Gloss
Featured Projects
Each of our expanding round tables incorporates some form of custom design elements. Some of our featured projects that showcase these customizations include our Matei, Angelo, and Coastal.
Matei
Matei – Royal Peacock Porcelain bordered in a white cerused white oak and matching base.
Angelo
Angelo – Chevron pattern cherry top design with granite panel details, a column base in cherry, and a satin conversion varnish finish.
Coastal
Coastal – Walnut center with an in-series walnut burl border and maple lace inlay. Satin conversion varnish finish.
