Real Oak Dining tables - Yes/No?

sinizterguy

Custom made furniture - not ridiculously expense
Can be from reclaimed wood, etc

http://stumpfurniture.co.uk/

I was considering getting them to make me an AV cabinet - very competitive quote although I didn't go ahead.

Well reviewed elsewhere.

Chunks

Great - comes with ready made patina; no need to wait!

R6TTJ

Nice one Chunks and sinizterguy!

martin1959

R6TTJ wrote: »

Great advice now my mind is at ease

Only thing wih the Debhnams one is that it was £715.00 lastnite and now its gone to £1000.00 as the blue cross sale endded at midnight - i tried to order it lastnite but for some reason there site didnt seem to work... they are not having it though looks like ill have to pay the whole £1k

Ring and speak to customer services at Head Office and tell them you had problems using the website and you are very annoyed that you could not have got at lower price.


I have done this with Wickes and they agreed to honor the lower price as a goodwill gesture

kazwookie

Buy a 2nd hand one from an auction or antique shop, then buy the chairs from a different location.

daveyjp

We have an oak table, but as it is used every day it has a felt mat and cover on it anyway.

However we also have matching smaller side tables which have no cover. The oak has a lacquer finish and just needs a wipe over, anything spilt just wipes off.

British Furniture Manufacturers website is worth a look, rather than buying at a shed from a company who spend huge amounts of cash on TV adverts rather than decent quality products.

Reece_

I'm biased as it's what I do for a living but I agree with other poster who suggests looking at custom made, most of the time I can beat prices of big outlets and if I can't I can guarantee it will be of better build quality.
A lacquered finish is very hardy, watch out again at the bigger outlets though as I've seen quite a few where a year or so down the line, the finish has worn off in areas , down to them not really building up a decent finish and just spraying on a coat or two.

Chunks

Here you go Sir.

http://www.pineandoakshop.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home

Good luck with your search.

Chunks

adandem

We have an oak table, one of the chunky, rustic style ones. It's waxed as I'm not a fan of shiney finishes. It is in constant use and I use a damp cloth to wipe it and it still looks great after 8 years.
I also have oiled furniture and it's very easy to maintain.