Description
The Bronx is not a table base. It is a mechanical statement — the product of a philosophy that holds that furniture built to last a century should look like it. Two 5-ton rated screw mechanisms work in tandem to raise and lower the top from dining height through counter height to bar height with effortless precision. Two 12″ cast iron crank handles operate independently; turn either one. The adjustment is smooth, deliberate, and satisfying in the way that only fully mechanical engineering can be.
The dual 5-ton mechanisms support tops up to 600 lbs with two screws — extend to three and the capacity reaches 900 lbs, the configuration used for the longest conference and communal table commissions. The base is fabricated from hot-rolled steel, hand-selected for grain and character, with over 200 rivets and bolts — each one placed by hand, each one part of a visual language that turns structural fastening into craft. The Bronx is where the rivet stopped being hardware and became detail. Available finishes: natural steel, blackened steel, and aged paint. Custom paint and color matching available. Antique brass hardware is available as a complement to any finish.
Built for tops from 6 feet to 25 feet or more. Longer configurations use multiple base sets engineered as a system — consistent crank placement, unified footprint, synchronized adjustment. Dining tables, conference tables, communal workstations, chef’s tables. The Bronx scales to the room.
This is a base-only commission. You source your own top — solid hardwood, glass, plate steel, concrete, stone — and we provide fabrication specs (mounting hole locations, weight capacity, recommended top thickness) once the base is in production. We can also build the top if you’d prefer a single commission. Complete the installation with the Vintage Industrial casegoods collection — storage built to the same steel standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the crank mechanism work?+
Two 5-ton rated screw mechanisms raise and lower the top via two 12″ cast iron crank handles — either handle operates the full mechanism. The adjustment runs from dining height through counter height to bar height. Fully mechanical — no electricity, no motors, field-serviceable with standard tools.
What is the weight capacity?+
Two mechanisms support tops up to 600 lbs. Extend to three mechanisms and the capacity reaches 900 lbs — the configuration used for boardroom-scale slabs and longer conference runs. Mechanism count is finalized during your commission conversation.
Can I order just the base without a top?+
Yes — this is a base-only commission. You source your own top, and we provide fabrication specs (mounting hole locations, weight capacity, recommended top thickness) once the base is in production. We can also build the top if you’d prefer a single commission.
What size tops does this base support?+
The Bronx is built for tops from 6 feet to 25 feet or more. Longer configurations use multiple base sets engineered as a system — consistent crank placement, unified footprint, synchronized adjustment. Top dimensions are finalized during your commission conversation.
What top materials are compatible?+
Solid hardwood, glass, plate steel, concrete, and stone. Top material, thickness, and edge profile are finalized during your commission conversation. All wooden tops include a breadboard end on both sides to prevent seasonal movement in the hardwood.
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. Antique brass hardware is available as a complement to any finish.
How long does a commission take?+
Twelve weeks or more from the date the commission is confirmed. Lead times can extend during high-demand periods — your specific timeline is confirmed at the start of your commission.
How is it delivered?+
Standard delivery is freight curbside. White glove service — inside placement, unpacking, and full assembly — is available; delivery method is confirmed during your commission conversation.
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