A trestle table consists of a surface board supported by trestles. Trestles are commonly formed or composed by two slanted table legs supported by horizontal beams, resulting in a foldable, strong structure. Trestles have three legs and a traditionally used to construct robust tripods and stools.Trestle tables are not all collapsible. Others are built of solid wood, which, while highly durable and secure, are not suited for frequent movement. Folding tables with plastic tops are also available, which are great for easy maintenance.
Foldable ones like the American style trestle table, are usually rectangular. Other shaped tables, such as round folding banquet tables use the same trestle basis.
A brief History:
The origins of the trestle table are fascinating, and they can be traced all the way back to the United Kingdom. Prior to the Georgian period, trestle table tops were relatively narrow, which was due to the fact that diners did not sit across from each other for legitimate medieval reasons. It allowed servers to serve from one side while the table was flipped on its side to guard against attackers in the event of an attack. The table has a long history, dating back to the 7th century. Since ancient Egypt, four-legged tables have prevailed, albeit Greek and Roman tables were frequently slab-sided, like alters. Another important feature of a table is its height, which has risen in response to changes in seating.An eating table with four legs joined at the feet by robust stretchers was also popular in medieval times. Early dining tables, known as “joined tables”, were huge and typically came with broad, bulbous turnings by Tudor times (the 16th century), and eventually ascended to single or double pedestal tables.
Usages and Benefits:
Many tables feature foldable legs to make it a low lying flat table making them a simple storage. These trestle tables are most typically used for events when things like gift items or even food must be placed on table surfaces.
These tables are perfect for banquets and pub parties. Every event is unique; therefore if a venue has space available for events or parties, you might need new tables depending on the number of guests and the sort of event. Later, you can fold the tables and keep them aside.
Besides these, there is a demand of trestle tables also in schools, universities, churches with meeting room, conference.
The trestle table is an example of structural engineering at its finest. It is both light and durable. It delivers the most stability with the least quantity of materials when constructed. The table legs fold up into themselves and may be folded in half in some circumstances, making it quite portable.
