{"id":3442,"date":"2022-01-31T01:18:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T06:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gotable.com\/blog\/?p=3442"},"modified":"2026-01-18T10:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T15:24:19","slug":"cast-iron-table-base-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gotable.com\/blog\/cast-iron-table-base-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Select Cast Iron Table Bases for Your Restaurant?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traditionally, cast iron has been used in restaurants, bars, and pubs for centuries as a furniture material. In particular, <\/span>cast iron table bases<\/span><\/a> are affordable, hard-wearing, and elegant. On top of that, they hardly require any significant maintenance and work well with any restaurant table<\/a><\/span> or chair style. The rough, textured look of the cast iron restaurant table base adds to the rustic appearance of any ambiance. Read on to know about cast iron table bases, their types, dimensions, and maintenance tips:<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the types of Restaurant Table Bases?<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. X-Base<\/b><\/h3>\n

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An X-shaped table base, also called the cross base, resembles an X at the bottom, where the table base meets the floor. Although X-bases are preferred with rectangular or square table tops, you can use them with round table tops as well. An X-shaped table base has four points of contact with the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Round Table Base<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Usually heavier than other table base types, a round table base consists of a solid, circular plate at the bottom. Round table bases, considered better than their counterpart styles, are often paired with round table tops and sometimes with square tops as well. Also, round bases offer a place for customers to rest their feet. However, make sure that the base size is smaller than the table top size; and edges of the base do not cross the table top to restrict your guest’s movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. T-Base<\/b><\/h3>\n

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T-shape table bases, also known as end table bases, are used to support long table tops, especially rectangular table tops. These bases use one support at each end of a large table top, and sometimes more than 2 for very large tables, to bear the load adequately and provide stability.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Ground Mount Base<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Also known as bolt-down bases, ground mount table bases secure the column to the floor. Of all the other types of restaurant table bases, bolt-down bases offer maximum stability. Although you compromise on the flexibility in shifting the table bases, bolt-down table bases result in sturdy support and an appealing design.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Outdoor Table Base<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Outdoor table bases, designed specially to withstand extreme weather conditions, are durable yet movable.\u00a0 They are normally made from stainless steel or other rust-resistant material.\u00a0 Cast iron table bases need to be coated with a waterproof sealer for outdoor use.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Square Table Base<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Square table bases feature a sturdy, square base plate to support your restaurant table tops while minimizing wobbling.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Designer table Base<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Designer cast iron table bases usually come with a decorative or intricate design on the bottom of the table base and sometimes on the columns too. Also, due to the shape of designer table bases, the bottom of the table base spreads out relatively narrower than the standard bases. Most restaurants where table bases are easily visible go for designer bases to highlight the stylish bottom or column.<\/span><\/p>\n

Table Base Chart<\/b><\/h2>\n

The table below highlights how to pair the dimension of table bases with some of the most common table top shapes and sizes used in restaurants:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Table Top Shape<\/b><\/td>\nTable Top Dimensions<\/b><\/td>\nTable Base Dimensions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rectangular<\/b><\/td>\nRound<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Square<\/b><\/td>\n24\u201d x 24\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n17\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30\u201d x 30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n17\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36\u201d x 36\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n30\u201d x 30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42\u201d x 42\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n36\u201d x 36\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rectangular<\/b><\/td>\n24\u201d x 30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n17\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24\u201d x 42\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24\u201d x 48\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30\u201d x 42\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30\u201d x 48\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30\u201d x 60\u201d and larger<\/span><\/td>\n2 bases of 22\u201d x 22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n2 bases of 17\u201d diameter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round<\/b><\/td>\n24\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n17\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d x 22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n17\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n30\u201d x 30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n22\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n36\u201d x 36\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48\u201d or above<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n30\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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