Trestle Table Provide Interest And Practicality

The history of trestle tables shows them going back into Tudor times

. Varying from very basic to very ornate today's versions are priced accordingly. In the early West they were very popular as they could easily be placed in a covered wagon and transported to the next stop. The Amish, as well as other manufacturers, have become very adept at producing the usable Trestle Table with a very high quality finish.

Kings and other royalty of the Middle Ages were especially proud of the fact these tables were specially made. Often embellished with royal designs and personalized, they signified that only the best was suited for their position in life. The common man also had these tables, but they were very simply made with crude boards fastened together.

It is easy to see why these tables became popular and have remained popular over the years. Simply made of a horizontal beam and two spreading legs for support, it has beautiful finished wood placed on top giving the appearance of natural wood. Not having four legs to contend with is of great benefit to one's guests at a dinner party.

Today many home decorators are going to themes in the Tuscan or Victorian Era. This furniture fits in this time period and is an excellent addition to the all over design. The many woods available, such as red or white oak, cherry, maple, walnut, and hickory makes it a "must have" for this type of decoration. This is also true when a simple western or homestead look is desired.

It is possible to select one to fit any decorating scheme. If the room is oddly shaped it is possible to select oval, round, rectangle, or square models. In an office situation, a very long, wide unit is available and is preferred due to the large number of people who are usually in attendance in meeting situations. This eliminates problems when legs interfere with comfortable once seated.

Although many different woods are used in the construction of these tables, special colors are also popular in today's tables. Black goes especially well in anyone design utilizing an Urban Chic theme. Antique white works very well in presenting a farmstead or European style. For the office, usually ebony or very dark wood is preferred and many different styles are available.

There are many different types and sizes of these tables available for practically any use. In the kitchen they make a very nice snack spot with the appropriate chairs or benches. Bar height units fit in very nicely next to a bar or kitchen counter. They are also available for use at picnics and in work spaces.

Very few of the old world tables are in existence today, but one can be found at the Ridjksmuseum Amsterdam-Museum. There one can view a Trestle Table that was made in the 1600's in Spain. Covered with exquisitely engraved silver tops, resting on bases covered with ebony veneer, it is an outstanding example of the work of that period.

by: Gahid Wilson

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