Getting a Table in Time for the Holidays

Getting a Table in Time for the Holidays

Josh Loewen

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How To
At Loewen Design Studios we build tables. Custom tables and tables made to order. We do this to allow people to get tables that are perfect for them. It does mean that when you place your order your table hasn't been built yet, so the question is:
How long will it take to get my table?
Now we have some other blogs on this, but in general we can have it built in 4-6 weeks. How long it takes to get all the way to you depends on a couple of things.
How complex is your table?
There are a couple specific things that slow down the process because we need some outside help with them. A Sarita edge, for instance, we do with a CNC machine. This isn't a factor on most of our tables, but if you're worried about it, reach out to us.
How far away are you?
The farther away the more time it takes to travel. West Coast is usually about a week longer than the East Coast. The closer you are to a major city should help too.
Do you want white glove?
White glove delivery is a wonderful process where your table will be set up for you. You won't have to carry anything inside, or take away garbage from packaging. It does take a bit of extra time though. If you're in a hurry and able, I would suggest not doing White Glove, but if you have the time, it's a great option.
 
With some holidays coming up, we thought it might be useful to share some timelines for shipping. To get a table in time for any big parties you might be throwing, these are some of our suggestions. Again, some of this can vary based on the above factors as well as other ones we don't know about. If you want to be the most sure you'll have a table on time, reach out to us and let's see what we can do!
 
For Thanksgiving on the 23rd of November, you'll want to skip the white glove, and order pretty much right now. (when I'm posting this, I'm not sure when you're reading it.) Depending where you are I won't promise anything. If you are hoping for it before Thanksgiving, please reach out before you order.
 
For the holidays shipping can get a little busy, and so we've found that things can be a little slower than usual. Though we're told white glove might be a little faster. Most important is to know that things aren't as reliable right at the holidays, so if you can, order early. That being said, we'd suggest if you're ordering something White Glove to order by the end of the month if you can. If you don't need white glove then it can be a little later. If you need the most we can expedite something is going to be 5-6 weeks to get it to you. Less if we're lucky, but that's about as fast as we can go.
 
White glove is only available in some areas, and time lines vary based on where you are. If you want to be sure of timelines, you can always just ask. You'll get a real person, and we're all happy to answer your questions.

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From the beginning Loewen Design answered all our questions and was very easy to work with.

The table arrived exactly as ordered without any freight damage do to Loewen Designs careful packaging.The craftmanship of the table exceeded our expectations and we are very happy to recommend Loewen Design Studios to anyone looking for reliable custom table builder.

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Especially the craftsmanship and the customer service! You can tell this table is thoughtfully designed and well made from solid wood.Definitely a lifetime piece. We felt very taken care of.

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We absolutely love our new table from Loewen Design Studios.

The table is beautiful and has become the main centerpiece of our home.The team at Loewen was very easy to work with. They were extremely helpful and very responsive to all our questions leading up to the purchase. Finally, the table was packaged really well and arrived without a scratch. I definitely recommend Loewen Design Studios if you need a piece of custom furniture.

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The service and craftsmanship was unbelievable

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Exceptional quality and customer service.

It was delivered on time and in fantastic condition. It is so beautiful. No regrets. Get one for yourself!

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We LOVE our table.

After getting two damaged tables through Wayfair, we decided it was worth the investment to get a real wood table. I'm so glad we did. This table fits in perfectly with the vintage mid-century chairs we had already purchased, and it looks great in our home.

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Our table from Lowen Design Studio is absolutely incredible!

Not only did they help design the table from scratch for our space, but they carefully constructed and deliver our table from Canada. The quality of the woodwork is impeccable and we would recommend working with Lowen Design Studio to anybody. We are so happy with our purchase!

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The quality of this table is outstanding.

The communication was excellent. I could not be happier!

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Imagine this scenario: You’ve been waiting anxiously for this day - the day that your custom hardwood table is being delivered. You can’t wait to see how it fits in your space. The delivery team arrives and … uh oh … the table can’t fit in the elevator, or through the door, or up the stairs. Now what do you do? 

If only you could rewind time.

That’s actually how we like to deal with it. It requires some forethought and planning. Sometimes large tables need to be done as two pieces. Sometimes we need to see if the elevator ceiling can be lifted. Sometimes a crane is needed to bring a table in through a window.

As part of the design process, it’s important to consider how your table is going to get into your space. Consider the doors it will need to go through. How wide are they? Are there corners to navigate? If getting the table into the space requires taking it up or down stairs, it’s useful to look at ceiling clearance and how many stairs. 

Getting your custom table designed, built and to your front door are three important steps to creating the space you’re imagining. The last step is to get it successfully into your space. Talk to us about what your space looks like so we can make sure your delivery day lives up to what you’re anticipating.

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Where possible we like to deliver furniture ourselves instead of handing it off to other carriers as this helps us ensure its safe arrival at its new home and we love the opportunity to meet you. We care about the pieces we build and it makes us happy to see them set up and ready to use in your space. Check out these highlights from a recent delivery trip that may provide some inspiration for your project.

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