How We Craft Any Size of Parquetry Table To Suit Your Space in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Adelaide

Every successful parquetry dining table starts with the room, not the workshop. At French Tables, luxury interior designer and furniture manufacturer Mark Alexander draws on a long background in French furniture design. The idea is simple: the parquetry dining table should feel as if it belongs, whether it seats four or fourteen.

That’s why  what a Parquetry dining table Melbourne homeowner chooses won’t be treated in quite the same way as a Parquetry dining table Sydney client needs for a narrow terrace. The same applies to a light-filled Queenslander that suits a Parquetry table Brisbane, or a stone villa that calls for a Parquetry table Adelaide. Each piece responds to space, light, and the way you  live.

Step 1 – Understanding Your Room and How You Use It

The first step is a discussion, either in your home or in the showroom. You’ll talk how you’re going to use the parquetry dining table. This applies equally whether you’re planning Large dining tables for a Brisbane family home or smaller Australian made dining tables for a Melbourne apartment.

From there, the physical space is mapped out. That includes overall room size, doorways, circulation paths, and existing pieces of French furniture or built-in joinery. The dining table can’t dominate a compact kitchen, and it shouldn’t look lost in a generous open-plan space.

Step 2 – Finding the Right Size and Proportions

Next comes the practical question: how big should the parquetry dining table actually be? 

You’ll look at how many seats you need day to day, and how often you reach for the “maximum” place setting of 10, 12 or even 14 chairs. Many clients fear huge dining tables will overpower a room, but with the right proportions they can sit quite calmly.

Clear spacing guidelines help here. There needs to be enough width so dining chairs slide in and out easily, and enough space around large dining tables so people can walk past without bumping elbows.

Step 3 – Designing the Parquetry Pattern

Parquetry plays a big part in how a dining table reads in the room. Classic French parquetry layouts such as herringbone, chevron and Versailles-style patterns change character as the parquetry dining table grows.

On a smaller Parquetry table Melbourne or Parquetry table Brisbane, a finer pattern can bring a sense of quiet detail without overwhelming the surface. On long refectory-style tables, a bolder pattern helps the eye travel along the length.

Step 4 – Choosing Timber and Colour

Material choice is central to French furniture traditions, and it’s just as important here. Solid oak, American cherry and selected Australian native timbers are chosen for strength, stability and character. Each species brings its own grain, warmth and personality to Australian made dining tables.

Stain colour and finish are then selected to sit well with your floor, wall colours and nearby joinery. A Parquetry table Sydney by the harbour might lean towards lighter tones to reflect the brightness, while a Parquetry table Adelaide in an older home might suit richer, deeper shades.

Step 5 – Crafting the Base for Comfort, Stability and Everyday Use

The base does more than hold the top up. It shapes comfort, movement and the overall character of the piece. Options range from pedestal and refectory bases through to trestle forms and custom designs that work with specific Parquetry table Melbourne or Parquetry table Brisbane projects.

Legroom is carefully considered so dining chairs don’t continually clash with the dining table legs, particularly on longer spans. Structural support is planned for very long or heavy tops, with additional points and joinery methods where needed. This is especially important for Large dining tables that carry solid timber and detailed parquetry.

Step 6 – Handcrafting in Australia and Delivering Across the East Coast

Detailed drawings and simple templates guide each step of the build. They show where to cut the timber, how the parquetry should sit, and how the base fits under the top. Then the dining table is sanded smooth and the final stain is applied.

Delivery is planned so your Parquetry table Melbourne, Parquetry table Sydney, Parquetry table Brisbane or Parquetry table Adelaide arrives safely. The team brings it in, sets it in the right spot, levels it, and checks that everything sits steady. After that, it’s ready for its first meal.

Conclusion

Any space, from a snug apartment to a generous family home, can support a well-proportioned parquetry dining table. The key is to start with how you live, then let size, pattern, timber and base follow that brief.

Every item of furniture made by luxury interior designer and furniture manufacturer Mark Alexander is bespoke, made for your area, made for your space. Discover how we can bring your perfect parquetry table to life.