Pairing Ideas for Table Bases & Frames
Table bases and frames are the foundation of a stable café or restaurant table. Match the base footprint, height and weight rating to your chosen table top and venue traffic. For commercial use, stability, fixing points and leg clearance matter as much as finish selection.
Choosing the Right Commercial Table Base
Hospitality table bases need to handle daily movement, frequent cleaning and high turnover. When pairing bases with timber, compact laminate or other table top materials, confirm the top size, weight and fixing method. For larger tops, choose a heavier base, a wider stance, or a frame system to reduce movement and improve long-term performance.
Indoor, Outdoor & Coastal Base Selection
Base selection changes with exposure and cleaning. Outdoor and coastal venues often need higher corrosion resistance, better drainage and finishes that stand up to frequent wash-down. If you share your site conditions, we can confirm the most suitable base and frame options.
Care & Maintenance for Table Bases
Simple care keeps bases looking consistent and improves lifespan in high-traffic hospitality environments.
Timber Table Tops
Made in-houseAustralian-made timber tops with adjustable sizing and stain options. A good choice when you want natural grain and a premium feel.
Compact Laminate Table Tops
Hospitality-readyConsistent finishes, many sizes and simple maintenance. Compact laminate is a practical surface for high-traffic venues.
Other Table Top Materials
Explore alternative surfaces for different budgets, aesthetics and performance requirements.
Table Base & Frame FAQs
Answers to common questions about stability, sizing and suitability for hospitality venues.
How do I stop tables wobbling in a café or restaurant?
How do I choose the right base for my table top size?
Are these table bases suitable for outdoor use?
What should I consider for coastal venues?
Do I need a frame system instead of a single pedestal base?
Can you help match powder coat colours to our interior?
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Projects Using Table Bases
View all projectsExamples of commercial table base and frame installations across hospitality and workplace projects.
Brand Content
S•CAB (SCAB Design) – Made in Italy Contract Furniture
S•CAB (formerly SCAB Design) is an Italian contract furniture brand specialising in chairs, stools and tables for hospitality, workplace and outdoor environments.
S•CAB has been producing seating in Coccaglio (Brescia) since 1957, with a strong focus on materials research and long-life commercial performance.
Cafés • Restaurants • Hotels • Workplace
Indoor • Outdoor • Contract
Technopolymer • Metals • Polycarbonate
Use the downloads and finishes links below for scheduling and specification. For faster quoting and better SEO, we recommend hosting a finishes hub page on our website.
Catalogues & Downloads
S•CAB News
New releases, highlights and inspiration.
Outdoor Catalogue
Outdoor chairs, tables and accessories.
Official catalogue library
Access the latest S•CAB catalogues (News, General, Outdoor, Outdoor Easy).
Materials & Finishes
Core material families
- Technopolymer (including regenerated PCR options on selected collections)
- Polycarbonate seating options for indoor / outdoor applications
- Coated steel and stainless steel structures
- Aluminium frames and table components
- Wood components on selected models
Finish resources
Official finishes list (S•CAB)
View finishes by material
(steel, coated steel, aluminium, wood, polycarbonate, technopolymer, regenerated technopolymer)
S•CAB Finishes PDF (hosted)
About the brand
S•CAB Studio supports architects and interior designers with product knowledge, technical information and coordinated collections for indoor and outdoor environments.
The brand is known for quality, innovation and ongoing research into materials and production.
Need help selecting S•CAB for a hospitality or workplace fit-out?
Request a quote and lead time.
Is S•CAB suitable for outdoor hospitality areas?
Yes. Many S•CAB collections are designed for outdoor use, including coated metal and technopolymer options.
What finishes are available?
S•CAB provides finishes grouped by material family (steel, coated steel, aluminium, wood, polycarbonate, technopolymer and regenerated technopolymer).
Use the finishes links above to match colours and materials across chairs, stools and tables.
Do you support specification and schedules?
Yes. We can help with selection by area, quantities, lead times and finish coordination for commercial projects.
How to use this page
- Use the finish codes below when building schedules, RFQs and specifications.
- Match finish families across frames, shells and table components.
- Confirm final colour via physical samples before sign-off (screen colour varies).
Finishes by material family (official codes)
- BV – vintage bronze finish
- CR – chromed
- KE – corten effect
- NB – matt nickel finish
- NL – glossy black nickel finish
- NO – matt black nickel finish
- OM – matt gold finish
- OS – satin brass finish
- RM – copper effect
- IL – polished
- IS – satin
- VA – matt anthracite grey
- VB – matt white
- VD – matt olive green
- VE – matt terracotta
- VF – matt graphite
- VH – matt caramel
- VK – matt mocha
- VL – matt linen
- VM – matt brick red
- VN – matt black
- VO – matt air-force blue
- VR – matt bronze
- VS – matt sage green
- VT – matt dove grey
- VY – matt mustard yellow
- ZA – anthracite
- ZB – white
- ZE – terracotta
- ZH – caramel
- ZK – mocha
- ZL – linen
- ZN – black
- ZO – air-force blue
- ZS – sage green
- ZT – dove grey
- ZV – olive green
- ZY – mustard yellow
- VB – matt white, smooth finish
- VI – matt petroleum blue
- VJ – shiny pale pink
- — – anodised
- AL – polished
- AV 10 – matt white coated, embossed finish
- AV 11 / VL – matt linen coated, embossed finish
- AV 15 / VT – matt dove grey coated, embossed finish
- AV 81 / VA – matt anthracite grey coated, embossed finish
- AV 84 – silver coated, polished finish
- V2 – matt ochre coated, embossed finish
- V3 – matt carmine red coated, embossed finish
- V5 – matt quartz green coated, embossed finish
- VH – matt caramel coated, embossed finish
- VI – matt petroleum blue coated, embossed finish
- VJ – shiny pale pink coated
- VQ – shiny aquamarine coated
- VS – matt sage green coated, embossed finish
- VU – matt burgundy coated, embossed finish
- VW – matt petroleum green coated, embossed finish
- VA – anthracite
- VB – white
- VM – brick red
- VT – dove grey
- VV – willow green
- VZ – light blue
- . – iroko
- FA – matt aquamarine lacquered beech
- FB – black stained beech
- FG – matt grey lacquered beech
- FK – smoke beech
- FN – natural beech
- FS – bleached beech
- FW – wenge stained beech
- HB – black stained ash (visible grains)
- HN – blond stained ash (visible grains)
- HS – bleached ash
- HW – white stained ash
- MS – Sapelli mahogany
- NC – Canaletto walnut
- NR – black stained oak
- RN – natural oak
- 100 – transparent
- 183 – translucent smoked
- 310 – glossy white
- 315 – glossy dove grey
- 10 – white
- 11 – linen
- 15 – dove grey
- 17 – caramel
- 20 – yellow
- 22 – mustard yellow
- 30 – orange
- 40 – red
- 42 – geranium red
- 51 – light green
- 56 – olive green
- 58 – sage green
- 60 – blue
- 62 – light blue
- 63 – air-force blue
- 72 – cocoa
- 73 – terracotta
- 80 – black
- 81 – anthracite
- 82 – light grey
- 86 – graphite
- 211 – white / orange
- 212 – white / red
- 213 – white / cornflower blue
- 214 – white / anthracite
- 221 – white / light green
- 222 – white / dove grey
- 11 – linen
- 15 – dove grey
- 17 – caramel
- 22 – mustard yellow
- 56 – olive green
- 58 – sage green
- 63 – air-force blue
- 81 – anthracite
Need a schedule checked?
Send your product list and finish codes and we can help confirm suitable materials for indoor, outdoor and high-traffic hospitality use.
