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Banquette with 1 or 2 pedestal table?

8 years ago

Our dining area will have a L shaped banquette and I know I want a rectangular pedestal table but with 1 or 2 pedestal legs?

Couldn't find any previous posts regarding 1 vs 2

Main priority is ease of scooting in and out of banquette

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AMY HONG
Original Author
8 years ago
Heres a photo of a table I'm considering
Gooster
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I have a two pedestal banquette table, a different design than this example, and it can be a bit uncomfortable to scoot by on the short end. You just need to verify that the overhang (as measured from the base to the edge of the table) is large enough that when you have the overlap with the bench (say 3 to 5 inches), there is still enough room for "man feet" in shoes to slide past the end post (without too much contortion) and for knees/shins to avoid that column. The wider pedestals may also give a cramped leg feeling for the taller people in the corners (thus the overhang is also crucial there).
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Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
I think it's a function of how long the table needs to be. If it's too long with one pedestal, it won't be as solid as 2. Esp if people lean on the table to scootch in and out of the banquette, you want to make sure it won't tip or wobble.
starnold
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I am searching for a similar table for an L shaped banquette I'm going to have built; but wondering how to determine the table size? How much space do you allow between the benches and the table?
AMY HONG
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you everyone. Agree with starnold, any guidance on size of table for 1 pedestal and spacing?
Gooster
8 years ago
As AnnieD pointed out, the length of table required may dictate the decision due to stability and required support (for heavy tops). I assumed based on the size of the example that the OP might need two pedestals. If so, you need to plan for enough overhang on the end and for roughly 4" of overlap of the table's edge to the front of the bench, all the way around. Thus, the size of the bench determines your table top size and how many pedestals may be needed (which depends on the size and weight). My caution was to ensure that any pedestal does not interfere either with the feet when sliding in or when seated, for optimal comfort (a small obstruction is OK). The example above seems fine.
Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
starnold, we went to diners with booths and measured the table and the distances between the booths to get an idea of what was comfortable.
LE
8 years ago
Going through similar exercise right now for an L-shaped banquette. But I'm looking at a trestle base instead (similar to first photo above) as I think it will be more stable, but legs will still inboard of the edges enough to be able to get in and out.
Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
If you are scootching in and out of seating, what you don't want is legs at the corners of the table...they will get in the way of people trying to take a seat. So you need to have a pedestal or trestle base.
starnold
8 years ago
Thanks Annie - good suggestion

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