Distressed Restaurant Table Tops

Hand-aged character, built for real service

Distressed surfaces start with stable, quarter-sawn staves and a smooth, guest-ready plane—then we add subtle, intentional character by hand. The look reads as lived-in without feeling rough, and the matte acrylic finish keeps glare down while standing up to heat and common cleaners. For context across species and finishes, map Distressed inside the broader tabletops catalog.

Want the behind-the-scenes? Step through how we build to see glue-ups, machining, edge work, pre-drilling, and QC checkpoints. If you need real-world lighting and palette references, browse completed installs in the project gallery to validate color and sheen before you spec.

Spec clarity that scales

Rollouts land smoothly when the details are documented. We standardize the finish recipe, thickness, edge detail, and fastening so reorders match the original across locations—ideal for commercial table tops where consistency matters.

Quick spec checklist

  1. Confirm edge profile for hand-feel and plate protection—see our curated edge profiles.
  2. Match base plate and bolt pattern to top thickness and overhang—review compatible table bases.
  3. Carry the same tone to adjacent zones with coordinated bar tops or longer spans via communal tables.

If you’re comparing Distressed to other constructions, use the category hub to place it alongside Classic, Wide Plank, and Reclaimed options—then lock the spec and request samples to see finish and texture under your actual lighting.