Olivia’s Kendall 6 Seater Dining Table

This set is made in a carpentry workshop, as you can see from the photos, where the carpenters are still working around it. Every part is solid wood and the polish brings out the natural grain, with lighter and darker lines running along the table top and the chair backs.

The table top is oval, so there are no sharp corners and that is good in a home with small children running around. It has room for 6 people, 2 on each long side and 1 at each end. Under the top, the table stands on 2 thick turned legs in a darker shade, with rings and curves carved into them and these legs are joined at the bottom with wooden bars and feet. This base makes the table very solid and it does not shake even when someone leans on it.

On the side of the table top you may notice a small patch of lighter wood. This is where the carpenter filled a natural mark in the wood by hand. It is part of real handmade furniture and every set will have its own small marks like this.

The chairs are the part people look at first. Each chair has a very tall back made of 5 or 6 wooden slats standing side by side and the slats curve slightly backward, so your back rests well against them. Near the top, small wooden blocks are set between the slats to keep them in place. The seat is made from 2 solid wooden planks and the legs are joined with bars on the front, back and sides.

Things To Keep In Mind

• The seats are plain wood. For long dinners, you can add seat cushions in a color that suits your room.
• Solid wood makes this set heavy, so it is better to decide its place before delivery.
• Do not keep hot pans or pressure cookers directly on the table top, use a mat so the polish stays fresh.
• Wipe the table with a soft dry cloth. A wet cloth left on the wood for long can spoil the shine.

A set like this goes well in a big dining room or an open hall, and with 6 chairs the whole family can sit together for meals and there is space for guests on festival days too.