Have you ever heard the term “occasional table” and wondered exactly what was meant by it? You’re not alone. The concept of an occasional table is typically less understood than tables with a more obvious purpose like dining tables, coffee tables, bedside tables, and others. If fact, the title of “occasional table” is often given to tables that have no specifically designated use.
Some furniture suppliers use the term “occasional table” as an umbrella term that can include a wide variety of tables, including coffee tables, side tables, lamp tables, or drink tables. So, for some furniture retailers and makers, just about anything can be considered an occasional table, which doesn’t really help to clear up any confusion about what, exactly, constitutes an occasional table.
At Smith Farms, we like to make distinctions between various types of tables, and therefore, we don’t refer to a table as both a sofa table and an occasional table, or a coffee table and an occasional table. We make occasional tables their own distinct category.
Characteristics of Occasional Tables
While occasional tables can be somewhat hard to define, they do tend to have some common characteristics.
First of all, occasional tables are typically more decorative than functional. For example, an occasional table might be a feature piece in a sitting area, lending artistic value to the room. But even though these types of tables lean toward being more decorative than “useful,” the occasional tables that we build at Smith Farms can still be a functional addition to your home—even if that function is simply holding up a special piece of art or filling a niche that would otherwise be empty.
Occasional tables can also be defined by what they are not. They often don’t have an obvious purpose, like drink tables or lamp tables do.
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Some furniture experts will say that a characteristic of occasional tables is that they are designed in such a way so they can be moved around the home and used in different ways depending on the occasion. However, in our experience, most homeowners don’t use occasional tables in this way. Most people place a table where they want it and then leave it there.
Even for areas of the home that are less used, like a sitting area off to the side, a well-designed table still adds to the design and feel of the space. A beautiful and unique table can also draw people to other parts of the room or home and serve as a great conversation starter.
Why Choose Custom Wood Occasional Tables?
Are you having a hard time finding the perfect occasional table for a specific room in your home? Do you need something that fits in a particular spot or that has just the right look to complement the rest of your décor?
When you have ideas about what you want in a table, or specific dimension requirements, having something custom built can often be the only way to get everything you want. At Smith Farms, we work with you to design a table that checks all of your boxes. Every custom wood table is built using quality hardwoods and craftsmanship that will last!
What About the Design?
Coming up with a design for your custom occasional table will be a collaborative process between you and the Smith Farms team. We can take your ideas and combine them with our expertise in furniture design and construction. If you don’t know exactly what you want, we can work with you to design a table to complement the existing furniture in your home or something that is completely unique to you. Our custom furniture pieces have won multiple national and international design awards!
Ready to get started on your custom wood occasional table? Contact us through our website by filling out our form or by giving us a call today!
