The Shaker Rectangular Dining Table has a two-tone finish that offers casual sophistication to your dining room. This dining table is constructed of kiln-dried solid cherry and wood veneer and is available in a variety of hand distressed antique finish options with a protective topcoat of catalyzed lacquer for durability. This dining table has a center lever top lock that is mounted underneath so a simple movement of the handle unlocks and nudges the two halves apart; when closing, a turn of this handle draws the two halves together snugly. It comes with one 18-inch interlocking leaf with aprons for a secure fit and correct alignment of the top. This rectangular dining table seats six people without the leaf and eight people when fully extended. The overall dimensions are 60 inches long, 36 inches wide, and 30 inches high. With the leaf in, this dining table extends to 78 inches long.
Proudly Handcrafted
This item is handcrafted in a way few products are today. Master craftsmen hand-assemble each piece, using wooden dowels, tenon joinery, and other traditional methods to ensure the highest quality. Each item then undergoes a meticulous 16-step finishing process (read more about this process below) - all done by hand - resulting in a unique piece with incredible depth and beauty. From hand-rubbing with steel wool and oil, to physically distressing pieces for certain antiqued finishes, the item doesn't leave the company until it has been crafted with care, then thoroughly inspected and proudly sent to you, to enjoy for years to come.
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The Unique 16-step Finishing Process
1. Case clean - hand-sanding of item.
2. Stain - spray on non-grain-raising stain for foundation.
3. Seal - spray on clear lacquer.
4. Sealer sanding - hand-sand with very fine grit sand paper.
5. Distressing - for finishes requiring distressed look, hand applied physical nicks, worm holes and worn edges.
6. Glaze - spray on dark tone.
7. Wipe - hand-wiping wet glaze off, leaving residue in pores.
8. Highlight - glazing that creates light and dark areas to accent grain.
9. First top-coat - spray on clear coat of lacquer.
10. Hand-sand.
11. Dry brush - applying thick glaze to edges to provide antique, mellow aged appearance.
12. Spatter - dark material applied with gun for spattered look.
13. Second top-coat - spray on clear coat of lacquer for more depth and protection.
14. Hand-sand.
15. Rub - hand-rubbing with very fine steel wood and oil for extra smoothness.
16. Polish - hand-applied polish and buffing for final gloss finish.
