Custom Industrial Table Bases

Hot-rolled steel. Built to carry whatever top you bring.

 

The IndustriaLux Table Base

Arched hot-rolled steel. Brass hardware. Ready for your top.

 

The Bronx in Polished Stainless

Base-only. Built for your top.

 

Train Crank Table Base

Your top deserves a base with history.

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Industrial Table Bases

Built for tops we didn’t make.

Most of our work is the full table — base and top, designed as one piece. But some clients already have the top. A live-edge walnut slab from a fallen tree on the property. A reclaimed barnwood plank with a story. A stone slab, a glass top, a vintage door. The top is the heirloom; what they need is the base to carry it.

That’s what this collection is. The same crank mechanisms, the same hot-rolled steel, the same hand-built fabrication that goes into our finished tables — sold as bases, ready for whatever top you bring to them.

Three families of bases

Industrial crank table bases. Hand-cranked height adjustment — the mechanical centerpiece of the collection. Each crank assembly is built from solid steel components, machined to spin smooth under load. Originals were stamping presses and workbenches in early-twentieth-century factories; ours are commissioned for dining rooms, home offices, and conference suites. See the full collection of finished crank tables if you want the base and top together.

Pedestal and column table bases. Single-column and twin-pedestal designs in hot-rolled steel. Built for dining tables, café tables, and smaller conference setups where a four-leg base would clutter the floor.

Conference table legs and trestles. For boardroom-scale tops — twelve feet, fourteen feet, longer. Trestle and T-leg constructions in steel engineered to support 1,000 lbs or more — carrying weight without visual bulk. Pair with our finished conference tables if you’d rather have the whole piece designed in one stroke.

American Made since 2009

Finishes and materials.

Every base is fabricated in hot-rolled steel, hand-selected for grain and character. Available finishes are natural steel, blackened steel, and aged paint. Custom paint and color matching are available — we’ll match a swatch, a Pantone, a sample you mail us. Hardware is solid brass or steel depending on the design.

Lead time is twelve weeks or more from the date the commission is confirmed. Every base is one of one — built by hand, in the USA, by a small team.

Sourcing the top.

If you’re sourcing your own top, we’ll send fabrication specs once the base is in production — exact mounting hole locations, weight capacity, recommended top thickness. Most clients work with a local woodworker, slab supplier, or stone fabricator for the top. We can also recommend partners if you don’t have one.

The 12-Inch Stability Rule: For maximum stability and to prevent tipping, ensure your base width is no more than 12 inches narrower than your tabletop — 6 inches of overhang per side. If you’re sourcing a slab wider than your base, send us the dimensions and we’ll confirm the fit before fabrication begins.

If you’d rather have us design the full piece, we make tops in solid hardwood, end-grain butcher block, zinc, and other materials. Discussed during the commission conversation.

The Collection

Nineteen base designs — crank, pedestal, column, trestle, T-leg. Click any base to see details, configurations, and commission options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order just the base without a top?+
Yes — every base in this collection is sold base-only. You source your own top, and we'll provide fabrication specs (mounting hole locations, weight capacity, recommended top thickness) once the base is in production.
What's the difference between a crank table base and a fixed-height base?+
A crank table base has a hand-operated mechanism that adjusts the height — typically from dining height up through counter height to bar height. A fixed-height base sets one height and stays there. Crank bases are the historical centerpiece of the Vintage Industrial collection; pedestal and column bases are fixed-height.
Do you build conference table legs for boardroom-scale tops?+
Yes. Trestle and T-leg constructions in hot-rolled steel for tops up to fourteen feet and beyond. The base structure is engineered to the specific top dimensions and weight — heavier slabs get heavier substructure. Discussed during the commission conversation.
What steel finishes are available?+
Three standard finishes: natural steel, blackened steel, and aged paint. Custom paint and color matching are also available — we'll match a swatch, a Pantone reference, or a sample you mail us.
How long does a commission take?+
Twelve weeks or more from the date the commission is confirmed. Every base is built by hand, in the USA, by a small team. Lead times can extend during high-demand periods — confirmed at the time of order.
Can I customize the dimensions of a base?+
Yes. Every base is built to order, so dimensions can be adjusted to fit your top. Send us the top dimensions and we'll engineer the base proportions to match.
Do you ship nationwide?+
Yes. Standard delivery is freight curbside. White glove service — inside placement, unpacking, and full assembly — is available; delivery method is confirmed during your commission conversation.
How does the commission process work?+
Reach out through the commission form with the base you're interested in and the top you're pairing it with. We'll confirm specs, finish, hardware, and lead time. Deposit secures your place in the build queue, balance due at completion before shipping.

Every piece is built to order

Tell us about the top you're sourcing.

Slab, plank, stone, glass — we'll engineer the base to carry it.

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