Painted farmhouse kitchen tables have been a favorite table style for American homes. Today’s farmhouse tables are often constructed using reclaimed wood. Sources for reclaimed wood include old barns, pickle barrels, wine vats, granaries and other sources of vintage wood. Painted farm tables are not simply tables, but places family memories occur. Tables become heirlooms passed from one generation to another.The wood used on these painted tables creates an instantaneous antique. As this wood has withstood time and aged gracefully, tables created have a simple, yet classic beauty. The use of reclaimed wood allows for a weathered look to tables as well as a unique wood pattern. Imagine a table that bears the hand-hewed marks of a farmer from more than a hundred years ago. Instant antiquity in a new table is created using this wood.
Woods used in these kitchen tables are solid thick pieces of fine wood such as figured maple, white oak and black walnut. Wood undergoes a complete process to remove any materials such as nails and re-cut to expose the beautiful patterns of the wood. Wood is treated by heating in kilns or other heating devices to ensure any potential fungus, insects and molds are removed. The distressed look of the wood can be created using two methods; the second method provides a finer appearance. The first method is the use of hammers and chains across the surface of the wood to create a distressed look. The second method requires additional time, but the result is a table top with an exquisite look. A woodworker will scrap by hand areas that appear to have wood rot until rot is removed and a layer of beautiful wood is exposed.
Once the wood is prepared, the wood is assembled into a table top that contains all the natural beauty and signs of aged wood. The surface is sanded, hand painted and waxed. Whatever style chosen for the painted farmhouse table, a solid beautiful table has been created. The use of reclaimed wood for kitchen farm tables serves several purposes. With the use of wood from trees already chopped and processed, this practice is eco-friendly. The fine hardwoods of the past are preserved in other forms for enjoyment by family and for years to come. Buyers have a one of a kind piece of American history.
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by Mark on August 16, 2010
The family kitchen is the hub of most homes and the focal point in any kitchen is usually the kitchen table. There are all kinds of styles of kitchen decors. One popular style is the country kitchen. A lot of country kitchens are fitted with pine cabinets. If your home has a country kitchen with pine cabinets you will want to choose a pine kitchen table to match them. Knowing how to choose a pine kitchen table to match your kitchen cabinets will take some consideration, but armed with a few pointers below you should have no trouble finding the best one for your kitchen.
First, you will need to take into consideration the size and shape of the space your new kitchen table will occupy. Even if you find a pine kitchen table that you absolutely love, it will be the wrong choice for you if it will not fit comfortably in the space it will be occupying. You should be able to move freely around your kitchen when others are seated at the table. If you have a kitchen nook you will want to shop for a pine nook kitchen table set that will fit in the nook as well. The best thing to do is to take measurements of this area and write them down so you can refer to your measurements when shopping for your new pine kitchen table.
You will want to shop for a pine kitchen table that matches the finish on your cabinets. For instance, a lovely natural pine kitchen table goes perfectly with natural pine cabinets. Some kitchen furniture stores may give you the option of ordering a new table that will match your cabinets perfectly if they do not have one on the floor already. If you do not see a perfect match you can ask the salesperson if they allow custom orders. Most fine furniture stores will be happy to offer this service and will custom order your new kitchen table set for you.
Shopping for the perfect pine kitchen table to match your kitchen can be fun. Take your time and enjoy looking at the various designs that are available. There are plenty of shapes and sizes to choose from. One step you can take before you shop is to make use of the internet and view the various pine kitchen tables that are available online. This step alone can save a lot of time that you would other wise have to spend running around to different stores trying to see all that is available.
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by Mark on March 21, 2011
Looking for an antique farmhouse table? Read on…
So you have a brand new modern apartment, or perhaps you have just re-decorated your kitchen to feature sleek lines. An antique farmhouse table is one item that many people want to place in contemporary kitchen and dining areas due to the stately character that these can bring. There is one problem though – exactly how does one go about finding a suitable piece? An antique table is one that is over 100 years old, and as such they are not easy to find in good condition. But there are some steps you can take to maximize your chances of finding the dream table.
Firstly, and if money is no object, you can contact one of the many companies that specialize in finding and restoring old tables back to their former glory (links at the end of the article). Supply of tables from these companies is by no means guaranteed instantly; since antique tables are so popular right now the chances are that you will have to wait a while for one to come in that is right for you in terms of size and shape.
If the price of these pieces makes you baulk (the shipping alone can cost nearly $500 for the larger items alone!) then you can try out the local flea markets in the off chance that you may find a bargain. Be warned though, that the chances of finding one are slim at best, but there are many lucky people out there that do manage to find an unwanted table out there. You are more likely even end up finding an antique table that is in poor condition at many markets (often without the seller knowing the true age!) and if so, it is a great idea to buy it and find a restorer afterwards to bring the piece back to life. This will still be expensive, but there will certainly be at least $1000 saved off the price if you were to buy direct.
Other Options
While many will give the nod towards sites such as EBay for their internet options, these auction sites have so many visitors that it is difficult to find one at a bargain price. Add to this that if the seller lives far away you will have to buy the antique farmhouse table without even having seen the item and you have a certain element of risk.
Tales of buyers who have bought a piece that is ridden with marks and scuffs and are unable to get a refund are rife in the antiques industry, and many advise against any purchase that you cannot see beforehand – especially when buying from individuals and not companies.
However, if you are familiar enough with the search interface it is possible to find tables that may have been overlooked. By using the advanced search option and hunting down those table sets that are “Pickup Only” you can find some hidden gems where the buyer simply cannot be bothered with all of the hassle involved with shipping. This does restrict you to local sellers but as previously mentioned the act of seeing the furniture set is absolutely essential.
If all this is getting you down you can always look for a reclaimed farmhouse table at a fraction of the price. Many companies specialize in using reclaimed wood to construct a sturdy piece and modern techniques to artificially date a table can be very convincing.
Conclusion
Buying an antique farmhouse table can be costly and require a fair amount of effort in your hunt for the perfect piece, but no other type of table brings the character, heritage, and sense of history that a genuine antique can