Design Guide
How many people can sit at a live edge dining table?
Whether you're designing for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or entertaining guests, understanding seating capacity ensures the table feels welcoming.
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Perspectives on hardwood, design, and the stories behind each commission
Design Guide
Whether you're designing for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or entertaining guests, understanding seating capacity ensures the table feels welcoming.
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If you're deciding between a custom dining table and a mass-produced one, the right choice depends on your priorities, space, and long-term plans.
Read the article →Some things in our lives don’t arrive perfect. Sometimes they’re overlooked. But when you rescue it, you don’t just save it; you give it a place to belong.
When a 12-foot store-bought table failed weeks before Thanksgiving, New England Table Company stepped in to handcraft a stunning walnut replacement—fast.
nspired by my grandfather’s watercolor artistry, I bring the same patience and devotion to crafting custom hardwood tables - where art meets woodgrain.
Some of my best lessons in design, hospitality, and attention to detail haven’t come from a woodworking shop—they’ve come from a lifetime of travel.
From the early days of coding Kayak.com to crafting luxury hardwood tables in New England, my journey has been shaped by one principle: build things people love
Learn how to choose the ideal coffee table height for your space. Expert tips on sofa compatibility, exceptions, and how height affects comfort and design.
Discover what goes into the cost of a handcrafted table—from premium hardwoods to expert craftsmanship—and why investing in custom furniture is worth it.
Discover why curved furniture is redefining interior design. Learn how handcrafted wood tables add elegance, flow, and timeless comfort to any space.
Can a dining table double as a desk? Learn the pros, cons, and key differences in height, function, and comfort to choose the right surface for your space.
The first table built under New England Table Company, this dark walnut piece marked the beginning of a new career — and a legacy of handcrafted design.
A bold walnut river table, commissioned by friends from a CrossFit gym in Winchester, MA, honors shared history and a maker’s journey into fine furniture.
This compact walnut coffee table, built for a Boston couple with a one-year-old, delivered safety, storage, and warmth in a tight living space.
A walnut farmhouse table built for a Newburyport floral boutique eventually found its home in a New England couple’s kitchen after an unexpected journey.
This heirloom dining table, made from family-harvested Ash, honors decades of history and was custom built to anchor a new home in Milford, New Hampshire.
A bold Osage Orange coffee table, years in the making, now brings sculptural character to a client’s living room — born from a long friendship and fresh start.
Built for a couple’s first Christmas, this walnut table blended modern and traditional styles—becoming the heart of their home and a bridge to family abroad.
A handcrafted round table, designed for a Victorian home in Concord, NH, brought the final touch to a five-year renovation — adjusted to fit perfectly.
Adding a magnificent statement piece to a new home in Bronxville for a doctor and his wife. It was love at first sight.
Modern furniture does not hold up well when compared to solid items from the past. What happened? And how can you find value today?
Wondering what wood is best for a dining table? Explore the top choices like walnut, oak, cherry, maple, and more—crafted for beauty, strength, and longevity.
Quick answers to common questions about coffee tables. Find out how wide a coffee table should be and how much room you need around it.
A growing family upgraded to a custom bookmatched walnut table—crafted to reflect their values, elevate everyday moments, and become part of their story.
Some designs, especially ones that are complex or feature pieces that we have just defined, can be communicated visually with the help of 3D rendering.
What is a live edge table? See wood options, slab vs. bookmatched, finishes, care, and how to commission yours.
Hand Crafted Success is a game-changer for makers, offering expert guidance, marketing strategies, and a supportive community to help grow your business.
Find the perfect dining table size for any room or guest count. Learn dimensions for seating 6 to 12+ people, plus layout tips and extension table advice.
Lighthouse Woodworks in Boston was fundamental to my journey into making furniture full time. I am forever grateful for the experience.
Adding a bench seat to one (or both) sides of your dining table has become a very popular option for good reason.
Though it seems simple, there is actually only a very small range of height for dining tables. Deviate from the norm and you risk making guests uncomfortable.
A quick summary of the key differences between the two dominant dining table shapes. Is round the best? Or will rectangular come out on top?
There are many options, and your taste, decor, and expected table use are all factors to help determine which is best for you.
Not every item needs to be custom, but sometimes it just makes good sense. When is the best time for custom furniture?
To many, a table is just a necessary staple of home furnishing. Hardwood tables go beyond that by supporting conservation, sustainable design and art.
How much does a custom dining table cost? How are they designed and built? I try to answer these questions to help you decide if bespoke furniture is for you.
Here are 4 great reasons to consider custom tables and furniture in general. Your decor should reflect your personality in a consistent way.
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