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A chunky 10cm oak-effect top on four tapered black metal legs, with black strap brackets that wrap over its edges and short diagonal braces beneath. At 150cm by 90cm, the Alderton is a generous, solid-looking table with a clean industrial contrast.
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The Alderton is about one detail: how the top meets the legs. Four tapered black metal legs rise to black strap brackets that wrap over the edges of the top, and short diagonal braces tie each leg to its bracket. The joinery is on show rather than hidden, which gives a plain rectangular table its industrial character. Beneath, the base is open, with no apron or rails between the legs.
At 10cm deep, the top is what you notice first. Its light oak-effect finish has a warm grain with subtle darker markings, and its straight edges keep the shape simple, so the thickness does the talking.
One thing to check: the top is 76cm high and 10cm thick, so its underside sits about 66cm from the floor. Measure your chairs against that. Check the gap between the seat and 66cm for leg room, and if your chairs have arms, check the arms sit below 66cm so they tuck in.
Six. Our guide to how many dining chairs fit around a table works on about 60cm of table edge per person, and adds a chair at each end once a table is at least 80cm deep. The Alderton's 150cm sides take two each with room to spare, and its 90cm depth takes a chair at each end. With chairs all round, allow about 3m by 2.4m of floor, so each chair can pull out.
The product page suggests it works with anything from upholstered seats to simple timber frames, and the straight edges and open base keep it easy to pair. Cream or natural upholstery softens the black metal, as in the photograph; brown faux leather, such as the Elmsworth in brown, warms it further.
Wipe the top with a soft, damp cloth and dry it. Use mats under hot dishes and coasters under glasses.
Both are oak-effect tables on black metal legs. Our guide to choosing between the Alderton and the Wychford sets the sizes and the details side by side.
The details
Top thickness: 10 cm
Supplied as one dining table; chairs and accessories are not included.
150cm long, 90cm deep and 76cm high, with a 10cm-thick top.
Six. Using our rule of about 60cm of table edge per person, each 150cm side takes two, and at 90cm deep there is room for a chair at each end.
A manufactured-wood top with a decorative light oak-effect finish, on four black metal legs with exposed brackets and diagonal braces.
Yes. It arrives partially assembled, and some assembly is required.
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