Square Redwood Dining Table 4-Seat Compact Set with Carved Stools

Buyer Pain Points Addressed

European apartment buyers and North American breakfast-niche developers need a compact four-seat dining set that still uses solid rosewood and traditional joinery. Standard six-seat and eight-seat sets are too large for kitchen dining areas under 10 square metres. This square four-seat set is designed for that compact installation, using stools rather than chairs to reduce the seat footprint and allow the stools to tuck fully under the table when not in use.

The square tabletop measures 90 cm by 90 cm, which seats four adults comfortably with shared plates in the centre. The table stands 75 cm tall, and each stool has a 45 cm seat height. The stools feature carved lotus medallion seats, a Buddhist motif symbolizing purity and enlightenment.

Dimensions at a Glance

Lotus Medallion Stool Carving

Each stool seat features a carved lotus medallion on the top surface. The lotus is carved in shallow relief at 1.5 to 2.5 mm depth, using chisels from 3 mm to 8 mm width. A single medallion takes approximately 8 carving hours. The carving is done before the stool is assembled, since the seat surface is accessible on all sides when detached from the legs. This is the reverse of the backrest carving sequence used on chair-based sets, where carving is done after assembly.

Production Process

This set follows a three-stage manufacturing workflow optimized for compact dining configurations:

• Stage 1 - Timber Selection and Drying: Siamese rosewood boards are selected for straight grain and kiln-dried to 8 to 12 percent moisture content. Tabletop boards are edge-joined using bamboo dowels along the join line.
• Stage 2 - Component Cutting and Medallion Carving: Stool seats are cut to final dimensions, then lotus medallions are carved before leg attachment. Table apron-to-leg connections use 14 mm tenon-depth mortise-and-tenon joints. Stool legs use 12 mm tenons.
• Stage 3 - Assembly and Finishing: Table and stools are assembled after carving. Five coats of glossy lacquer are applied in a dust-controlled booth, with sanding between each coat. The final coat is polished to a mirror gloss meeting FDA 21 CFR 175.300 food-contact requirements.

Quality Inspection

• Tabletop Squareness: Diagonal measurements are compared. A difference exceeding 2 mm triggers re-cutting.
• Joint Load Test: Each stool is loaded with 100 kg static weight for 24 hours. Any joint showing visible separation is re-fitted.
• Medallion Depth Check: Carving depth verified with a depth gauge at three points per medallion. Depths outside 1.5 to 2.5 mm are re-carved.
• Moisture Audit: Three-point readings per piece. Readings outside 8 to 12 percent trigger re-conditioning.
• Finish Inspection: Surface inspected under 5000K LED lighting. Runs, orange peel, or uncured spots are reworked.

Enterprise Capability

云霄 has produced classical redwood furniture in Xianyou since 2008. The workshop maintains FSC chain-of-custody documentation and CITES export permit registration for Dalbergia cochinchinensis shipments. Production capacity and client references are available upon request. OEM custom dimensions and ODM design development are supported with a 15-day design approval cycle.

Trade Fair Experience

云霄 engages with international buyers through Canton Fair and Shanghai International Furniture Fair channels. Specific booth numbers and dates are available on request.

Packaging and Export Documentation

The set ships in one crate: the tabletop, legs, and four stools are packed together with non-woven fabric and EPS foam corner blocks. The crate is ISPM-15 heat-treated. Total gross weight is approximately 55 kg. Every shipment includes CITES export permits, FSC certificate, commercial invoice with HS code 9403.60, and a wood drying certificate.