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Restaurants & Trade

The commercial side: ordering timelines for an opening, standard table sizes that actually fit a floor plan, why contractors spec solid tops, and the lumber-surfacing vocabulary (S1S through S4S) the trade runs on. Trade accounts get tiered pricing — apply under Trade.

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Wood Guide
Restaurant Table Top Sizes: The Working Cheat Sheet
July 15, 2026
Wood Guide
Ordering Tables for a Restaurant Opening: A Working Timeline
July 14, 2026
Case Study
Case Study: Custom Live Edge Table Tops and Walnut Woodwork for a Dumbo, Brooklyn Restaurant
November 16, 2025
Case Study
Case Study: Johnny Devoy’s Restaurant Table Tops by Hardtwood Custom Woodworks
November 16, 2025
Wood Guide
Popular Uses for S4S Lumber: Trim, Moldings, Wall Panels & More
June 8, 2025
Wood Guide
Why Dimensional Exotic Lumber Is the Smart Choice for Premium Woodworking Projects
May 30, 2025
Wood Guide
Understanding S1S, S2S, S3S, and S4S Lumber: A Woodworker’s Guide
May 30, 2025
Wood Guide
Top 10 Hardwood Choices for High-End Residential and Commercial Projects
August 13, 2024
Wood Guide
Custom Wood Solutions for Restaurants: Tabletops, Shelving, and More
August 13, 2024
Wood Guide
Why Contractors Should Choose Custom Wood Countertops for Kitchen Renovations
August 13, 2024
Wood Guide
New York’s Best Kept Secret: Chic Tabletops for Bars and Cafes
January 15, 2024
Wood Guide
5 Essential Tips for Choosing Wood Furniture for Your Restaurant
December 19, 2022
Wood Guide
Elevate Your Restaurant Design with Custom Woodwork
August 13, 2022
Wood Guide
How Restaurant Custom Table Tops Round Out Your Interior Design
July 9, 2022
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