Copper Dining Table

Copper is a type of metal that has a shiny finish and elegant brown in color. From afar, you could have mistaken it as a wood material. But it is a soft and malleable material that is perfect for making dining or kitchen tables. Who should use them? If you are into rustic and elegant dining tables, consider a copper dining table.  

When it comes to copper dining tables, you want to go with hammered copper. What is hammered copper? Well, it has dimples and curvy, random textures all over its surface. This is what gives the material its name, copper. Otherwise, you are better off with copper sheets, which look more flat and smooth.

These tables are not made entirely from copper. Usually only its top is only from copper. The dining table's legs and base are made from other metal, usually iron or steel. If it also harder to find coppered tables with wood base. But there are certain manufacturers that sell 100% copper dining tables too.

Usually their legs are slim and curved. The legs look much like the old and antique dining tables, when they were thin and curvy. Most of them come in the pedestal design, having a single base/leg supporting the table.

There are many varieties of table leg styles when it comes to copper kitchen tables. You are not just limited to one design only.

Benefits

You can prevent food infection when dining at home. It is antibacterial, unlike steel.

It is light enough simply because it is made from copper. Unlike other metal types, copper is one of the lightest metal.

They cannot and do not rust. The only "bad" thing about them is there is the formation of patina.

Patina is the green "patch" that appears on the copper tabletop after some time. Due to this, many people have desired for the copper dining table for its rustic and vintage appearance. You may not like this vintage appearance of the table. But for the majority, they like it. In fact, the patina formation is the reason why most people buy these copper kitchen tables.

If you have a home that has a lot of wooden furniture, adding the copper dining table is a smart and perfect choice. It complements the overall brown color tone very nicely.

Tips

It is very important you don't put any electrical appliances on the copper top dining table. This is because copper, like other metal types can conduct electricity.

Don't like high maintenance? Get hammered copper dining tables. They require the least care and can last for years, making them very durable.

If you want to create shine on the copper tabletop, you can use polyurethane. But if you want the old, vintage and rustic look, you are better off not polishing
it at all. Let your coppered top dining table age.

If you want to preserve the new and shiny look, be sure to use furniture polish or even automobile wax consistently. This can protect the copper surface and give it another extra layer. When you do this, the patina cannot form. Therefore, your copper dining table will always look new.

What if you want to age your copper table? Then you can use kits that are meant to age copper. You can find them in hardware stores easily. But if you want to save money, you can use a baking soda and mix it with water to make your table look more old and rustic.

Do not pour acidic foods or drinks onto the tabletop. This could remove the patina of the copper.

Do not confuse copper and bronze! Although they look almost similar in terms of their color, they are 2 different metals altogether.

The thermal conductivity for a copper dining table is high. This means more heat can transfer faster onto the tabletop. For example, if you put a hot boiling kettle on the table, the copper tabletop can become very hot.

A copper dining table is definitely a great addition to your metal dining set at home. You can make your kitchen a class of its own, if you decide to buy it.

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