Choose Your Perfect Thickness for Restaurant Table Tops
Thickness doesn’t just change the look—it shapes ergonomics, stability, and how your space feels. That’s why we let you dial in the exact thickness for your wood tops so they match both the design vision and the day-to-day demands of service. For deeper comparisons across species, finishes, and use-cases, our restaurant table tops buyer’s guide is a great place to start, and when you’re ready to get into the nuts and bolts, see our build process for how we engineer, finish, and QC every top.
Our versatile standard: 1 ¾”
A proven sweet spot for most dining rooms, 1 ¾” balances presence with practicality. It pairs cleanly with a wide range of bases, keeps weight manageable for installers, and suits both contemporary and classic interiors.
Slim, modern profiles: as thin as 1 ¼”
Prefer a lighter visual? We can craft svelte, minimalist tops down to 1 ¼”. You’ll get that airy, modern line without sacrificing service readiness. Pro tip: combine a slim profile with an eased or under-beveled edge to retain stiffness while keeping the silhouette razor-clean.
Statement thickness: up to 3″
When the concept calls for authority—chef’s tables, communal runs, or bar tops—go bold. At up to 3″, the top becomes architectural: richer edge detail, deeper grain, and a more planted feel. We’ll spec base spacing, hardware, and pre-drilling so the whole assembly feels rock-solid from day one.
Practical notes we handle for you
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Fit & stability: We account for span, base layout, and overhang so the table feels sturdy at every seat.
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Weight & install: We advise on base weight and anchoring for thicker builds; optional pre-drilling speeds up install.
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Finish & care: All thicknesses receive the same commercial acrylic polyurethane system for wear, chemical, and heat resistance.
Want help choosing? Start with the restaurant table tops buyer’s guide for design/usage guidance, then see our build process to understand each step from lumber selection to final cure.
Each table that leaves our facility is expertly constructed and finished. This means you are guaranteed a product that does not skimp on quality or craftsmanship, regardless of whether you go for a bolder statement with thicker tabletops or a thinner, more streamlined look.
We have crafted tables of varying thicknesses for a multitude of styles and purposes, and we are excited to do the same for you. Whether it is the striking weight of thicker tables or the subtle elegance of thin ones, your restaurant’s vision will become a breathtaking reality. Let us serve up more than just food in your dining area; let us serve up an unforgettable dining experience.
