Live Edge & Butcher Block Table Tops

Solid wood tops bring warmth to restaurants, cafés, breweries and wine bars. We carry two styles: live edge tops, 2″ thick with the tree’s natural edge, and butcher block tops, 1.5″ thick with clean straight sides. All are sealed with a commercial grade PU coating, most come in sizes up to 30″ × 96″ for communal tables, and all ship in 1–2 weeks. Bases are sold separately.

Live edge table tops

Choose live edge when you want each table to be a little different. Ridgeline is American black walnut, Canyon is South American walnut, Prairie is white oak, and Timberline is pine stained Light Walnut.

Butcher block table tops

Butcher block gives a matching look from table to table. Heirloom is American black walnut, Meadowbrook is white oak, Glenwood is beech and Hearthstone is ash. All four also come in round sizes.

Compare wood tops

TopWoodStyleThickness
RidgelineAmerican black walnutLive edge2″
CanyonSouth American walnutLive edge2″
PrairieWhite oakLive edge2″
TimberlinePine, Light Walnut stainLive edge2″
HeirloomAmerican black walnutButcher block1.5″
MeadowbrookWhite oakButcher block1.5″
GlenwoodBeechButcher block1.5″
HearthstoneAshButcher block1.5″

Sizes and bases

Most wood tops run from 24″ × 24″ up to 30″ × 96″ for communal tables; check each product page for its full size list. Round sizes are on our round table tops by size page. Pair wood tops with cast iron or brass table bases, and use the table base size chart to match base to top. For long tables, use two 2-prong bases. To compare wood with stone and laminate, read our restaurant table tops guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is a live edge table top?

A live edge top keeps the natural outer edge of the tree along its long sides instead of cutting it straight. Each top’s edge and grain are different, so no two tables match exactly.

What is the difference between butcher block and live edge?

Butcher block tops are made from strips of solid wood glued edge to edge with straight sides, 1.5″ thick on our tops. Our live edge tops are 2″ thick planked wood with a natural edge. Butcher block gives a uniform look across a room; live edge makes each table a feature.

Can wood table tops be used outdoors?

No. Our live edge and butcher block tops are not recommended for outdoor use. For patios, see our outdoor table tops in HPL, aluminum and stone.

How are the wood tops finished?

Each top is sealed with a commercial grade PU (polyurethane) coating for restaurant use.

How long do wood table tops take to ship?

Live edge and butcher block tops ship in 1–2 weeks from order and payment. Bases are sold separately, and many bases are in stock and typically ship in 2–3 days.