Banquette seating has long been cherished for its cozy charm and space-saving features, particularly in dining nooks, cafes, and intimate restaurant settings. If you're considering this seating style, choosing the right table is crucial to enhance both comfort and functionality. Today, we spotlight the ideal tables for banquette seating — those with a central base that allows ample legroom and supports easy movement.
Read MoreHard numbers are difficult to come by, but a scan of Google results, Houzz vendors and Etsy listings points to a growing category—on Etsy alone, some searches for custom home goods have shot up as much as 4,000 percent in recent years. It’s also instructive to look at the growth of individual businesses. In 2010, Paul Mencel was a musician in a buzzy rock band, looking to make some cash between tours, so he turned to woodwork and started making custom pieces for friends. Four years later, he had enough clients to start a business. Ten years later, Mencel’s company, Philadelphia Table Co., has a staff of seven—and he says his business is growing at a rate of 20 percent, year over year.
Read MoreIn the world of high-end interior design, furniture plays a crucial role in shaping a space's aesthetic, functionality, and overall ambiance. Custom wood furniture, in particular, offers a unique blend of luxury and craftsmanship that makes it a prime choice for designers aiming to create timeless, bespoke interiors.
Read MoreIn a world dominated by mass production and assembly lines, there's a sanctuary of craftsmanship that stands in stark contrast. Here, we champion enlightened manufacturing, a philosophy that defies convention and celebrates the individual artisan.
Read MoreOne of our favorite things to make here at the Philadelphia Table Company is kitchen islands. These versatile pieces of furniture have become the heart of the modern home, serving as a hub for cooking, dining, and socializing. As trends in interior design continue to evolve, we've witnessed a growing fascination with kitchen islands, and today, we'd like to delve into one of the most captivating aspects of this trend: the use of dairy tables and tall tables as kitchen islands.
Read MoreIn the bustling age of instant gratification, where the mantra seems to be ‘faster, cheaper, now’, the charm of a solid wood furniture piece might seem a bit old-fashioned to some. But, for those in the know, the allure of genuine wood, with its rich history and enduring quality, is hard to resist. Let's explore why, in the debate between solid wood and veneered laminate, the former truly stands out.
Read MoreWith Philadelphia Table Company, you can choose from a wide selection of shapes, sizes, and designs to make sure that you have just the right table to fit your spatial and aesthetic needs. This blog post will look at how much a custom dining table typically costs and what to consider when working with a budget.
Read MoreWe are in the middle of a climate crisis, over-consumption, unethical manufacturing practices, and worldwide shipping has led to deforestation, destruction of natural habitats, and significant greenhouse gas emissions.
As consumers, we need to become more conscious of “how”, “what” and “where” we purchase.
While this is a massive topic and there are several things to consider within each industry I will speak specifically about the furniture industry and what to consider when purchasing.
Read MoreI spent much of my childhood around woodworking. My grandfather is a carpenter, and my dad is a forever “do it yourself-er.”…
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