Square Cafe Table

We’ve taken a bit of a liberty in describing our Square Cafe Table as “square”, because there isn’t a single 90-degree in this classic piece of furniture. In our defence, we curved the edges of the table slightly only as part of our never-ending quest for the intangible beauty that comes from the deftest design interventions.

That gentle curve, and touches such as the wedged tenons securing the slightly tapered legs, elevate our Square Cafe Table to the point where it’s the opposite of “square”. Instead, it’s cutting-edge but timeless; traditional but modern; simple but complex.

The chamfer on the table top’s lower edge belies its 32mm thickness - a heft which had made this tough table a favourite in hospitality establishments throughout South Africa, not to mention numerous homes full of boisterous families.

The robust joinery and hard-wearing water-based polyurethane protecting the white oak mean this four-seater table will keep doing its jobs - whatever they are and wherever they may be - and looking good for years to come.

Solid Oak. 75cm high, 85cmX85cm

Timber products are warranted for 4 years from the date of delivery/collection in respect of frame and workmanship. Should the original product be altered in any way, the warranty will be voided.

Delivery Times:

Manufacturing can take up to 6 weeks from date of order. This excludes the holiday period from the 15th December to 3rd  January.

The Houtlander distribution centre will contact you to arrange delivery on any weekday between 9am and 5pm. No deliveries will be made on weekends or public holidays. Reasonable endeavours will be made to deliver the product on the arranged time and date.

Circumstances that are unforeseen or beyond Houtlander’s control may result in changes to the agreed delivery date and time. You will be informed by telephone and alternative arrangements will be made.

Please inspect your products on delivery.

Shipping Rates:

Our products are shipped pre-assembled, to ensure quality, longevity and ease. The volume of each package will vary depending on the piece and number of items ordered. Shipping costs will be calculated during the checkout process. The Houtlander fulfilment centre will contact you post-order to ensure you’re available to receive your delivery.

Our Oak:

We only use sustainably harvested American oak to craft our furniture. Timber is an inherently sustainable material - trees are (ideally) an infinitely renewable resource. But many manufacturers rely on monocropped pine, or other woods, due to cost and ease. This practice destroys soil and the surrounding ecosystem. All our oak is grown and harvested in indigenous forests on the east coast of America. Trees are felled only once they’ve reached full maturity. Then they are drawn from the forest in minimally invasive ways that preserve the surrounding vegetation. It’s all about delivering a truly sustainable and stunning product.

Manufacturing Process:

Paragraph: Carpentry and joinery are two of the oldest crafts on earth, and furniture making ordinarily requires a huge amount of skill in order to deliver truly exceptional results. Unfortunately, these traditions are largely dying off, particularly in the global South, making great wooden furniture hard to come by at reasonable prices. At Houtlander we want as many people as possible to have access to beautiful, well-crafted furniture which lasts a lifetime. This is why we’ve combined expert craftsmanship with 5-axis CNC technology, allowing us to create perfect curves, joints and furniture features in an affordable and replicable way.