Cast iron has been used in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses for centuries and there’s good reason for it. From being incredibly hard wearing to eco-friendly and surprisingly affordable, we’ve put together some of the top reasons to consider using cast iron table bases in your establishment.
Cast iron tables are hard-wearing and easily maintained
Cast iron table bases last a very, very long time, in fact there are still perfectly good examples of original Victorian castings being used in pubs and restaurants today! This long-wearing nature makes them ideal as a bar or restaurant table base as they can withstand lots of foot traffic and being moved around for functions and layout changes. They can even be used outside, with their weight making them ideal for use in windy conditions.
Maintaining and cleaning cast iron furniture is very simple, in fact you should only need to dust and wipe down your table bases with a damp cloth to keep them looking great.
Iron is a great eco material
Because of the longevity of a cast iron table base, many owners keep theirs for many years, meaning less waste is generated. When it does finally come time to replace these bases, iron is easy to recycle and can be melted down and made into new products.
They are the ideal table base for heavy tops
Cast iron table bases are naturally heavy and give great stability, making them the perfect choice if you need to support a heavy tabletop. These heavier tabletops often come in materials like granite, marble or metal and need something to support their weight effectively. If you’re unsure if a table base is suitable for a heavy top, get in touch with the experts at Trent Furniture who will be happy to help advise on the right base.
They are easily customisable
With such a long lifespan it’s good to know that cast iron table bases are easy to customise to fit in with any change in décor or purpose. The easiest and most cost-effective way to update them is by switching the top. You can even paint them to make a change from the traditional black to fit with the colour scheme of your space.
Metal table bases are surprisingly affordable
Despite having the features of an investment piece of furniture, cast iron bases area budget-friendly option, with simple pedestal designs complete with tabletop, starting at as little as around £40. If you have a tabletop already, Trent Furniture sells table bases separately too so you can reduce the cost even further.
Cast iron table bases look fantastic
We couldn’t end this article without mentioning one of the biggest selling points for cast iron table bases; how good they look!
Cast iron has a certain elegance and traditional feel to it, no matter how much or little decoration features in the design. Even better, these bases look great paired with almost any style of chair whether wood, metal or plastic.
There is a lot of choice available when it comes to matching your table base to the style and décor of your establishment. Trent Furniture offers a range of intricate and decorative bases inspired by Victorian and Art Deco design, as well as a selection of more modern styles. We also offer a large range of different sizes – including coffee, dining, poseur and pedestal table bases.
You can view our full range of cast iron table bases here or get in touch to discuss how Trent Furniture can help you outfit your business.