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Before commissioning a stone table: raw stone, dimensions, weight and access
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A practical guide to commissioning a stone table, from choosing a raw block to support, access routes and quotation requirements.
01
Begin with how the table will be used.
A low table beside a sofa and a dining table have different requirements for height, legroom and surface area. Establish the intended use before choosing a shape.
Every Aji stone block has its own outline, colour and uneven surfaces. You can select a block to suit a design, or develop a design around a particular stone. Decide which features to retain and which areas need machining.
02
Distinguish the visible surface from the touch surface.
The table pictured combines a raw-stone base with glass. Seen from above, the stone remains visible through the top; from the side, its mass and split texture take over.
Keeping the natural character does not mean ignoring sharp edges, places that catch clothing or cleaning access. Consider these points wherever hands and legs will come into contact with the piece.
03
Weight needs to be checked for the actual piece.
Weight depends on volume and density. Multiplying the outer dimensions of an irregular block does not give its exact volume or weight.
Check floor loading, contact points, stability and tabletop support with the makers and the design or installation team. Glass thickness and support spacing should not be decided on appearance alone.
04
Fitting the room is not the same as reaching it.
Doors, corridor turns, stairs and lifts may restrict access even when the piece fits its final position. Check turning space as well as opening dimensions.
Discuss separate transport of the stone and top, unloading space and equipment access early. Plans and photographs of the route help determine a practical delivery method.
05
Compare quotations on the same basis.
The block, dimensions, finish, machining, glass or metalwork, transport and installation all affect the quotation. Confirm which services are included rather than assuming a single standard price.
Ask about care appropriate to the finish and surface treatment, including spills and oils. The photograph illustrates an approach; it does not guarantee availability of the same block, dimensions or price.
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What to bring to a first conversation.
Share the intended use, approximate dimensions, reference images, budget, desired timing and access conditions. Photographs of the space are useful even before drawings exist.
Start with one piece of furniture. At TABUCHI STONE, the conversation begins with the character of the raw material and the machining needed to suit your idea.