Looking for a table base for a restaurant, café or hotel? The base determines how firmly a table stands, how much legroom guests have and how the table looks. Leta Meubelen supplies bases that you combine with a table top of your choice.
Choose a pedestal base or cross base for round and square tables, separate legs for a classic look or a double base for long tables. We tailor the height, colour and finish to your top and interior.
The right table base depends on three things: the shape of the top, its size and the legroom guests need. A round top calls for a different base than a long rectangular table for a group. So start with the top and the layout, and choose the base after that.
A base is more than a technical component. It determines whether a table stays steady, how many chairs fit comfortably around it and how the table looks from the entrance. Within our hospitality tables, the base is therefore a design choice in its own right.
Four types are most commonly used in hospitality. A pedestal base has a single central column on a base plate and leaves plenty of space all around for chairs. A cross base works on the same principle, but stands on four outstretched arms in the shape of a cross.
Four separate table legs give a familiar look and suit rectangular tops well. A double base, with two feet under one top, is intended for longer tables. You can see this distinction in models such as L TWIT SINGLE and L TWIT DOUBLE.
Stability is the most important criterion. Guests lean on the top and rest their elbows on it, and in a busy café a table is moved dozens of times a day. The ratio between the size of the base and the size of the top determines whether the table stays steady.
Also consider the weight of the top. Natural stone, terrazzo and ceramic are heavier than wood or compact laminate and require a base designed accordingly. If the table stands on an old wooden floor or a sloping terrace, discuss in advance how the base will compensate for unevenness.
A good base does not get in guests’ way. With a central base, chairs stand freely around the table and guests can easily pull up, which is handy for round and square tables in cafés and lunchrooms.
With a leg at each corner, legroom is predictable, but it is harder to add an extra chair. If you combine tables with a wall bench, check that the base does not clash with the feet of guests on the bench. A narrow base or a column set slightly off centre can then offer a solution.
Most hospitality table bases are made of metal or wood. Metal looks sleek and industrial and can be finished in a colour of your choice. Wooden versions, such as L 159 WOOD, create a warmer look and pair beautifully with wooden tables.
Choose a finish that suits the rest of the interior. A black base under marble tables creates contrast, whereas a base in the same shade as the chair legs creates a sense of calm. Because the bases are visible everywhere when you have many tables, a consistent choice pays off.
The same rules apply to high tables, only more strictly. A longer column or longer legs act as a lever, so a wide base or a heavy base plate is especially important here. For high seating, also take a look at our bar tables.
With high tables, also think about a footrest, on the bar stool or on the base itself, and enough space to get on and off. That way a raised seat stays comfortable, even over a longer evening.
Leta Meubelen makes bases and table tops in its own 60,000 m² production facility and tailors the combination to your design: height, size, colour and finish. Every table base is inspected before it leaves the factory, and the lead time is 10–12 weeks once the design has been finalised.
Would you like to see different bases side by side and feel how stable they are? Make an appointment at the showroom in Eindhoven. Also see how we have used tables in our hospitality projects, or get in touch with your dedicated contact person for advice.
For a round top, a central base such as a pedestal or cross base is usually the best choice. Guests can then sit freely all around without table legs against their knees. The larger the top, the wider the base needs to be for sufficient stability.
A pedestal base stands on a single round or square base plate, a cross base on four outstretched arms. A cross base often looks lighter and more open, whereas a pedestal with a base plate looks calm and compact. Both leave plenty of space for chairs around the table.
For longer or rectangular table tops, where a single central base does not provide enough support. With two feet, the top is supported along its length and the table remains stable, even when guests lean on one end.
That depends on the shape of the top and the layout. Four separate legs suit rectangular tables against a bench well. For round or square tables in the middle of the restaurant, a central base is often more practical, as chairs can then stand freely.
Yes. Leta Meubelen makes bases to measure in height, colour and finish, matched to the table top you choose. Production takes place in our own factory, in a 60,000 m² bespoke workshop. The lead time is 10–12 weeks after the design has been finalised.
Yes. A high base has a longer column or longer legs and therefore requires a wider or heavier foot for sufficient stability. The height must also match the bar stools you choose to go with it.
