Portable Folding Tables
Buy the best portable folding tables selected and recommended by interior designers. By Eliza Bush.
Having an easy to fold, and easy to transport table can make life so much easier. With these portable folding tables, take your table with you anywhere you need a flat surface for work or play. Picnics, job sites, or anywhere, a light, durable, easy to set-up table will give you the freedom to bring your own, just in case there isn't one available when you get there.
Portable Folding Tables
Buying Guide
Eliza Bush
Interior Design Expert
Eliza is a creative interior designer who swears by the power of sleek interiors and quality furniture to transform daily personal and professional life. With a B.Sc. in interior design from Philadelphia University and a well trained eye for craftsmanship, she offers unparalleled advice on how to arrange your space to make it sophisticated, comfortable, and functional, whether it’s the office or bedroom.
Dress up a portable folding table by getting creative. A simple way to make it appear more attractive is by adding a cover, such as a full, flowing tablecloth or table skirt to cover the surface and legs. Buy one or sew your own custom piece, picking out the fabric and colors suited to where you are placing it. A tablecloth can help portable folding tables blend with the surroundings or make it a focal point in the room.
Another way to dress up your folding table is by painting it. Spray paint is a great option, especially for the legs of the table. Since this is where you see the most scrapes and dings, adding color can give it a uniform appearance. Try a contrasting metallic color, or go bold with glossy black or red. You can also paint the tabletop a solid color or get creative with a mosaic or other design.
For holidays or other events, add colorful cloth coverings and pretty centerpieces. If you plan on eating a meal here, set out stylish place settings for each guest. By adding beautiful arrangements, no one will even know they are sitting at a portable folding table.
Portable folding tables are a staple in every home because of their versatility. If you need a desk, it doesn’t matter where you are - a folding table can be precisely what you need. Make sure that the folding table that you plan to use as a desk is a good height - around 30-35” from the floor, instead of one of the taller variants; this will help you have the proper ergonomics as you sit at it.
It might be helpful, too, to pack a few pads for the bases of the table legs along with your folding table, so you can level out the table even if the floor in your temporary office space is uneven.
There are a few ways to make portable folding tables more stable, resulting in an extension of the table's life and leading to a reduction in accidents. So here's how to secure your folding table in a few steps:
- Examine the underside of the table and establish which components need to be stabilized.
- Using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the screws securing the mounting brackets to the table bottom. An adjustable plier or wrench is also essential in tightening the bolts under the table.
- Some screws may need to be stripped and replaced. If the new screws don't fit exactly into the holes, use a thread sealant in the holes and then insert the screws or bolts.
- Lastly, tighten all screws, bolts, and nuts linked to the leg assemblies. These steps will help keep your folding table stabilized as often as you need to use it.