my new Stickley table---funny story and I need table pads

17 years ago

I just got my new Stickley dining table yesterday and I love it! I'd like to order protective table pads for it and wonder if anyone has used a particular company and been pleased with their purchase. There are a number of them on the internet and I would prefer a recommendation if anyone has one. If you'd also like to hear my story of the table, read on.....

I have an antique claw foot round oak table that I love, but unfortunately it no longer fits my family's needs because it is too small for holidays, even with it's two extension leaves. I SEARCHED for a replacement (antique, new--everywhere) and just couldn't find one. Interestingly, there were some in California and Oregon, but since I live in the East, I was hesitant to order site unseen.

Anyway, off to Stickley I go. They had a great 52" round table but only sold it with 3 leaves. Just not big enough for me. So I asked if I could order it with 4 leaves. No was the answer--"we don't have a slide that would accomodate that many leaves". Doesn't make sense to me or my salesperson since there are antique Stickleys out there that large and they've always used the same slide company. So I decide to call the company that makes the slides. I figure if they have one, I can order it, replace the shorter one and then order another leaf. No. Stickley won't sell just a leaf because "they're all custom to an individual table". Yeah, right. So I call the slide company, a small family owned business, and a nice older woman says "Who at Stickley told you that? That's ridiculous! Of course we make them longer! Let me give you the exact part number honey, then you call them back and tell them that they CAN order it!" My sales person was hysterical--they're on commission so she was all for my going for it. Okay, so this post is already too long, but needless to say, I did get my custom Stickley table, much to their chagrin, and it's beautiful. With all the leaves in it's 112"--Thanksgiving, here we come!

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piper101
17 years ago
Well I had seen ads in the back of magazines ad. table pads so I got mine from 800/737-3150 Berger's table Pad Factory out of Indianapolis,IN..Anyway they also have a website and when I placed my order either the print ad or internet site was cheaper and when I mentioned it, they gave me the cheaper price. Make sure you get the upgrade to the magnetic lock that joins the two halves and leaves together so they don't slip around. Also, at the time if you ordered a second pad for a buffet etc. you could get that for $40 extra so I did. They will send you a sample kit with colors etc and they have some manuf table bases in their data bases or just give them the measurements. I also opted to get the bags that are lined on the inside to put the leaves into and I'm glad I did that too. Very nice company to work with. I'm sure if you google them you can find them. Good luck and that sure gave me peace of mind when I got my new dining room table 2 yrs ago and I'm so glad I did,,don't have to worry about kids or husband now.
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cleondann
14 years ago
Custom Table Pads made to exactly fit your table, have a heavy-duty, washable leatherette wood grain or leather-tone surface, a soft velvet bottom and fold in half for easy handling and storage.

Here is a link that might be useful: Custom Table Pads
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I've seen table pads on GoTablePads.com that are manufactured by Ohio Table Pad Company. The table pads can be custom made to fit any table. I noticed that Ohio Table Pad Company has Stickley table patterns on file: http://www.otpc.com/patterns.html

You should have no problems ordering an Ohio Table Pad Company table pad at GoTablePads.com for your Stickley dining table.

For your antique table, you can also have a table pad custom made with a tracing kit. Tracing kits are sent to customers if the table pattern isn't on file. You can trace the corners of your table so that Ohio Table Pad Company can make a table pad that will fit your table.

Here is a link that might be useful: table pads
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