Choose the right length
Start with everyday seating, then note how many extra chairs need to fit.
Custom farmhouse tables
Farmhouse tables rely on proportion. The top thickness, overhang, leg or trestle position, and finish need to suit the scale of the dining space.
Ask about farmhouse tables- What to send
- Room, seating, and base style
- Build timing
- Usually 6–10 weeks
- Made in
- Maine
Check chair clearance before choosing the base
Turned legs and trestles shape the space beneath the top. Their position is worked out around the chairs, comfortable legroom, and any seats that need to fit at the ends.
Length, base, finish, and bench
The character comes from proportion, but the table still has to welcome every chair. Length, overhang, and base position are worked out together.
Leave room for the base
The leg or trestle position affects chair spacing, end seating, and how far people can slide in.
Decide how much variation you want
Board variation, natural marks, edge treatment, and finish determine how clean or rustic the finished surface will look.
Plan for a bench if needed
A matching bench can tuck beneath the table, but its length and height should be set with the base in mind.
What the written proposal covers
The proposal names the wood, dimensions, base construction, finish, and any matching bench, along with delivery and timing. The quote reflects that complete design.
See how commissions work- Table dimensions and overhang
- Turned-leg or trestle construction
- Wood, finish, and any matching bench
- Build timing and delivery
Completed farmhouse table projects
Each project shows the dimensions, wood, and construction details that are known. Compare them with your available space and preferred materials.
Questions about custom farmhouse tables
Can a farmhouse table include a matching bench?
Yes. Planning both pieces together allows the bench height, length, and clearance beneath the table to work as one design.
What changes between turned legs and a trestle base?
Each base creates different chair spacing and legroom. The room, seating plan, and preferred look determine which arrangement works better.
Plan the table, bench, and delivery
Ask about a custom farmhouse table
Share the room, the usual number of seats, and whether turned legs or a trestle feels closer to what you have in mind.
- What to send
- Rough size, ZIP, and photos
- Typical build time
- 6–10 weeks after approval
- Written quote
- Before any deposit