Zinc Top Dining Tables
A zinc top dining table is made to be used. The muted gray surface takes on a living patina that deepens with every meal, every spill and every year. Zinc is one of our most requested finishes. Groundwork has built custom dining tables by hand in Philadelphia since 1993, and every zinc table is made to order: hand-wrapped, sized for your room and set on the base you choose.
Inquire About a Zinc TableWhy zinc
The muted zinc surface brings a distinctive material into a room. It complements interiors already layered with wood, stone or tile. Zinc also changes as you live with it. Water rings, scratches and the marks of daily life become part of the story.
That's what makes a zinc table the opposite of precious. You don't have to worry about the first glass ring. It's a surface that invites you to actually live with it, and over the years it looks more like an old French bar top than a new piece of furniture.
How we build a zinc table
Each zinc top is hand-wrapped and built to your exact specifications by skilled local artisans in southeastern Pennsylvania, using zinc from trusted suppliers.
The base is where a zinc table takes on its personality, and the tables we've built show the range:
- Steel: clean steel pedestals, slim powder-coated frames (white, or a bold orange), and laser-cut sculptural bases. Steel paired with zinc gives a chic industrial look. Our steel bases can be left with a natural finish and a coat of wax, or powder-coated in any of hundreds of colors.
- Wood: sculptural white oak bases, raw oak legs with a steel stretcher, and our painted or distressed trestle, Craftsman, Bainbridge X-brace, Haverford and Bistro bases.
- Root: our sculptural root-style bases, with no two cedar roots ever alike, for a more organic look.
Painted bases are available in any color, so the table can tie into the rest of your room.
Caring for zinc
Zinc asks very little. An occasional coat of paste wax adds depth to the finish and extra protection. Over time, the buildup of wax and patina is what gives a zinc top its old-bar-top character.
Read our full zinc table care guide.
Sizes and shapes
Every table is built to the length and width you give us. The zinc tables we've built range from a 48-inch round to a 144-inch-long, 20-inch-deep bistro table that works for dining or serving. Tops come in rectangular, square, round, elliptical oval and racetrack oval shapes. Long tables can sit on double or triple bases, like our 108-inch racetrack oval on three white oak bases.
Not sure what size you need? Send us your room dimensions and how many people you usually seat, and we'll help you work it out. As a general rule of thumb, plan on roughly 24 inches of table edge per seated person and about 36 inches of clearance between the table and the wall.
Zinc top tables we've built
Every table below is a real Groundwork piece. Use any one as a starting point and change the size, shape or base.
84" × 48" elliptical zinc top on white steel pedestal bases
An 84" × 48" elliptical zinc top rests on white steel pedestal bases with a clean, architectural profile. Over time, the zinc develops a soft patina unique to each table.
108" × 44" racetrack oval zinc top on triple sculptural white oak bases
A 108" × 44" racetrack oval zinc top is supported by triple sculptural white oak bases. The rhythmic base design brings warmth and visual balance to the expansive zinc surface.
96" × 42" rectangular zinc top on a painted, distressed trestle base
A 96" × 42" rectangular zinc top is supported by our modified trestle base in painted and distressed wood. The simplicity of the base design paired with a zinc top gives this transitional design a warm, enduring character.
144" × 20" zinc top on a three-section Bistro base, antiqued white
A 144" × 20" zinc top is supported by our three-section Bistro style base with an antiqued white finish. The generous length and narrow profile make it equally suited for dining or serving, while the zinc surface develops a soft patina over time.
84" × 54" oval zinc table on an asymmetrical laser-cut steel base
Bold geometry and clean lines define this 84" x 54" oval zinc table. The asymmetrical laser-cut steel base lends a sculptural presence, creating a piece that is as sophisticated as it is functional.
72" round zinc top on a hand-finished tree root base
Equal parts sophisticated and organic, this 72" round table pairs a smooth zinc top with a hand-finished tree root base for a look that is both refined and unexpected.
78" × 44" elliptical oval zinc top on an orange powder-coated steel frame
A 78" × 44" elliptical oval zinc top is supported by a 2" flat steel frame with an orange powder coat finish. The bold base adds a vibrant contemporary accent, while the zinc surface develops a soft patina that becomes uniquely its own over time.
72" × 48" elliptical oval zinc top on a painted, distressed Bainbridge X base
A 72" × 48" elliptical oval zinc top is supported by our painted and distressed Bainbridge style base. The classic X-braced base lends this transitional design a relaxed, timeless character.
96" × 28" zinc top on a triple Bistro-style base
This 96" × 28" zinc top is supported by our triple Bistro-style base. The repeating pedestal design provides exceptional support while giving this long table a simple, relaxed character.
Haverford-style table with a 66" round zinc top
Our Haverford style table with 66" round zinc top, a beautiful complement to the entry hall of this historic Philadelphia home.
84" × 36" Prouvé-inspired table: zinc top, raw oak legs, steel stretcher
Another take on the Prouvé inspired table, this 84" x 36" is a more casual version, with zinc top, raw oak legs and steel stretcher.
66" × 36" elliptical oval zinc table on a distressed white root-style base
This 66" × 36" elliptical oval zinc table pairs a hand-finished top with our sculptural root-style base in a distressed white finish. The natural base contrasts beautifully with the zinc surface, creating a striking centerpiece with a relaxed coastal sensibility.
54" square zinc top on a painted Craftsman-style base
This 54" square zinc top is supported by our painted Craftsman style base. The clean geometry of the base pairs well with the soft, evolving character of the zinc surface.
72" × 30" elliptical oval zinc top on a distressed white root-style base
This 72" × 30" elliptical oval zinc top pairs with our sculptural root-style base in a distressed white finish. Organic forms and refined materials create a striking statement piece that brings artistry and character to indoor or covered outdoor spaces.
72" × 42" zinc top on a sprawling root base
72" x 42" zinc top with sprawling root base used here as catch-all table for the family.
48" round zinc top on a naturally weathered cedar root base
No two cedar roots are ever alike. This 48" round zinc top showcases the dramatic movement and texture of the naturally weathered base.
How ordering works
- Share your idea. Click any table in our gallery to use as a starting point, or send us a photo, a magazine clipping or a simple sketch. Tell us your size, shape and the base you like.
- Design and refine. We'll review your ideas, respond with some thoughts of our own along with a sense of pricing, and go back and forth with you until the details are right.
- Place your order. We'll send an order form with the final price and lead time, so you have a clear, realistic timeline before anything is built.
- Built by hand. Your table is built to your exact specifications by local artisans in southeastern Pennsylvania.
- White-glove delivery. When it's ready, we carefully transport it, bring it into your home and place it exactly where you want it.
Custom doesn't have to mean endless. Fully bespoke furniture can take a year or more, but most Groundwork tables are finished in a matter of months.
Start your zinc table
Tell us the size and shape you have in mind and the kind of base you like. We'll get back to you within 2 business days with questions and a custom quote.
Inquire About a Zinc TablePrefer to talk? Call 215.790.0144 or email sales@groundworkhome.com.
Philadelphia, PA
FAQ
What is a zinc top dining table?
It's a table whose top is wrapped in a sheet of zinc metal. Zinc has a muted gray surface that works alongside wood, stone and tile, and it develops a living patina that deepens with use. We pair our zinc tops with steel, wood, painted or root-style bases.
Will my zinc table get marked?
Yes, and that's the point. Zinc develops a patina that deepens with every use. Water rings, scratches and the marks of daily life become part of the story. Over time, the buildup of wax and patina gives the zinc the look of an old French bar top.
How do I care for a zinc table top?
An occasional coat of paste wax adds depth to the finish and extra protection. Beyond that, zinc is meant to be lived with, not babied.
Read our full zinc table care guide.
Can I choose the size and shape of my zinc table?
Yes. Every Groundwork table is built to your exact measurements. We've built zinc tables from a 48-inch round to a 144-inch bistro table, in rectangular, square, round, elliptical oval and racetrack oval shapes.
How long does a custom zinc dining table take, and how do I get a price?
Most Groundwork tables are finished in a matter of months. Send us your idea through our inquiry form and we'll reply within 2 business days with questions and a custom quote. Before you order, you'll get an order form with the price and lead time.