Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Creative and Unique Carved Wooden Table

Wooden craft since time immemorial has been regarded as an alluring craft that brings the rich legacy and glory of heritage. Carving is the most striking feature of wood that makes it different from others. The decorative carved wood furniture and artifacts are so alluring and marvellous that everyone wants to add these in his or her home. Carved wood table whether placed in living room, dining area or lobby has the power of magnetism to attract the eye of passerby. Moreover when it is matched with the complementing furnishing and other details the beauty of this furniture comes out very well.

Hand carved wood table are quiet a rage these days. These are made in all sorts of common to unique and different patterns. It is generally the base and legs that are experimented but the top is also given some different forms for varied look. Like the hand carved elephant tables are very popular that are kept in living area.

There is so much demand for these wooden table that you will find amazing variety in this. There are different types of tables to pick from.

Coffee
Coffee tables are of low length and close to the ground. Mostly these are rectangular in shape but now a days these are also available in other shapes like oval, square and round.

Console
Consoles are mostly half moon shaped or rectangular and placed against the wall. They are quiet high from ground, have sleek four legs and drawers.

Center
If you have small sitting area then you can place a center table between your sofa and other sitting arrangements. It can have small to large base have four legs or base carved into beautiful design.

Dining
Dining area of your home will have dining table that can be from 2 to more than 8 seater, depending upon the size of your family. If your family size is big then go for the bigger one.

Oak and timber are the most common types of wood that are used to make the carved wood tables as very soft wood is difficult for carving. Hardwood are the most expensive of all kinds of wood and used for making furniture. They also have numerous natural colors and vary from light to dark. Moreover these can also be stained for any additional color change. Oak, walnut, cherry, maple and mahogany are the most popular hardwood used for making wood table.

Softwood on the other hand is less expensive but needs more care. These are prone to scratches and also less durable. Pine is the most common type of softwood that is used for making furniture.

Then MDF or Medium Density Fiberboard is also used for making this furniture. MDF is a made by combining and compressing wood particles with resin. It is often converted into melamine by adding plastic resin. Then there is plywood, composite woods and hardboard, that are used for making wood table.

Carved wood table is a wise addition to any home that last for a long time.