Behind the Design

Custom Copper Dining Table for the Holidays

September 4, 2013

Even though we've just wrapped up summer vacation, before we know it we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas! If you want to make this year's festive dinner parties and family gatherings extraordinary then consider ordering a custom Copper Dining Table. If you have an extra-small or extra-large family (or dining space) then we can help you create just the right sized dining table for your needs. For further customization, our Copper Dining Tables are available in a total of six antique finishes.

The Copper Process - High in the mountains of south-central Mexico, in the village of Villa Escalante, Old World craftsmanship is used to hammer and form recycled copper using methods developed centuries before the Spanish conquerors arrived. The fire is stoked as copper wire and tubing is recycled by being melted into ingots, allowed to cool, then repeatedly heated red-hot and hammered in rapid harmony by skilled coppersmiths using hammer and anvil. The copper is gradually flattened into the proper size and shape. This incredibly labor intensive process is proudly practiced only by the artisans in Villa Escalante. La Fuente Imports is proud to offer the original and finest copper furniture from Mexico!

About the Furniture - The Copper Collection is constructed from reclaimed wood and repurposed copper. Sourced from abandoned local haciendas and structures, the reclaimed wood takes on a second life and helps reduce pressure on forest resources. Discarded, damaged and unused copper is collected, re-forged and hand-hammered into spectacular copper tops, panels and accents.

A Beautiful Glow - Your new Custom Copper Dining Table will glow with the rich colors of red, brown, orange, yellow and black which are fired directly into the copper. As the colors are random and not controllable, each piece is truly unique. The nature of the hammering is critical as to how the copper wears. The copper in this collection is hand-hammered using the optimal depth and spacing for preserving the appearance of the copper over time with use, scratching, and abrasion, while also allowing one to easily write on a sheet of paper on the same surface. The copper is also sealed with clear paste wax for protection. All the reclaimed wood has been thoroughly fumigated to eliminate insects. A dark brown wood stain is applied that is durable and water resistant. All iron work is also hand-forged and stunningly detailed.

Select your new Copper Dining Table here and when you're ready to order or inquire about dimensional, finishes or design changes please call 888.622.0939 to speak with one of our product specialists.

Order early for use this Holiday season!

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