Different types of furniture bases provide a specific kind of support for the piece and can add a unique design element. Some commonly used furniture bases are plinth bases, T-legs, Drum bases, X-bases and column legs. Each furniture base comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, and can be used in a wide range of applications from office furniture to residential. Does this Spark an idea?
Plinth Bases
A Plinth base is a type of platform used underneath furniture for support. Plinths are commonly used as support for cabinetry, and can have leveling feet. For audio/visual cabinetry, a plinth is often used to store and manage cables and wires. Plinth bases can be sleek and modern, with a simple rectilinear shape, or more traditional, with curved and molded edges.
T-leg Bases
A T-leg base is a type of table leg. T-legs are commonly used in office furniture applications for conference, meeting or training tables. T-legs for large conference tables typically have a wider base for cable management, with a sturdy T-shaped foot. T-legs for meeting or training tables typically have a 2-inch diameter column leg with a T-shaped foot. T-legs can be made from a variety of materials such as stainless steel, brushed aluminum, cast iron or powder-coated metal.
Drum Bases
A drum base is a large cylinder that can be used to support a conference table, round meeting table or peninsula island work surface. Using substantial, thick cylinder bases can make a bold design statement. Drum bases have roomy interiors that are ideal for cable management, and can come with an optional hinged-access door.
X-bases
An X-base is commonly used as a furniture base for a round or square caf table. It can be X-bases are inexpensive and sturdy, making them ideal for restaurants, hotels, break rooms and meeting rooms.
Column Legs
A column leg is a simple table leg used to support a table or peninsula island work surface. When used as a standard table leg, they are usually 2 inches to 3 inches in diameter and 28 inches high. When used as a support for a peninsula island work surface, they can be 4 inches or larger in diameter. They typically come with glides for leveling and protecting hard flooring surfaces.
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