Lopa Large Iron & Reclaimed Wood Dining Table - Natural

The Lopa is a dining table 240cm long, 90cm deep and 76cm high. The top is made from reclaimed ceiling wood, which comes out smoother and more even than most salvaged timber and was chosen for exactly that. Under it is a trestle-style iron base, heavy in section against the flatness of the top, finished in a dark rustic brown that reads close to black against the pale top.

At 240cm by 90cm it seats six to eight: three places along each long side and one at each end, with room between the settings rather than elbow to elbow. The 90cm depth leaves a run down the middle for dishes to stay on the table rather than going back to the kitchen between courses. It stands 76cm high, which is the usual dining height, and it weighs 134.4kg, so it is a table that gets positioned once and then stays where it is. A trestle base keeps the legs out of the corners, so a chair can be pulled in at the end without meeting one.

The top is reclaimed wood and the base is iron. Because the timber has already had a working life as ceiling boards, the colour, the grain and the marks in it differ from table to table, and no two tops are laid up the same way. The Lopa dining table is also made in a smaller size.

How many people does it seat?

Six to eight.

How big is it?

240cm long, 90cm deep and 76cm high, and it weighs 134.4kg.

What is the top made from?

Reclaimed ceiling wood, on an iron base.

Is there a smaller one?

Yes. The Lopa dining table is made in a smaller size as well as this one.

How do I look after it?

The wood is sealed, but it still wants looking after. Wipe the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth. Mild soap and water can be used sparingly, always worked along the grain. Use coasters and mats, mop up spills at once, and keep harsh chemicals, abrasives and anything wet off the surface. Keep it out of strong direct sunlight, which fades it, and away from extremes of heat and humidity, which crack and split timber.