How much does a custom river table cost?
A custom epoxy river table from my shop in Albany starts at $1,200 for a side table and $2,900 for a dining table that seats six.
| Table | Typical size | Starting at |
|---|---|---|
| Side table | About 2 ft across | $1,200 |
| Coffee table | About 4 ft by 2 ft | $1,800 |
| Dining table for 6 | About 6 ft long | $2,900 |
| Dining table for 8 to 10 | About 8 ft long | $5,900 |
A starting price is for a rectangular table with straight edges and a one-color river. Legs are priced separately, and you get your exact price before I build anything.
What makes a river table cost more?
Size
Size moves the price more than anything else. A bigger table takes more wood and more epoxy, and every extra foot means more surface to flatten and sand. Long, wide slabs are also harder to find, so they cost more. That's why a table for 8 to 10 starts at about twice the price of a table for 6.
The wood
Walnut costs more than oak, and a thick, wide slab with wild grain costs more than a thin, plain one. The tables in my gallery include black walnut, red oak, white oak, and Turkish olive wood.
The river
A wider or deeper river takes more epoxy. Two colors or a special effect take longer to pour and get right, so I quote those per table.
Shape and edges
Round tops, custom shapes, and waterfall edges add work, and I quote them per table too. On a waterfall edge, the top turns down at the end and runs to the floor, so the grain and the river keep going down the side.
Why do river table prices vary so much?
Online, you'll see river tables listed for anywhere from under $1,000 to well over $5,000. Most of that gap comes from size and wood, and from how the table gets made. A table made in a standard size and shipped to you is a different purchase from one built to your measurements from a slab you've seen.
If you're comparing two tables that look alike in photos, ask:
- Will it be built to the size your room needs?
- Will you see the actual slab before it's built?
- Can you choose the wood and the river color?
- Who delivers it and sets it up?
Every table I build is made to your measurements. You choose the wood and the river color, and you see photos of actual slabs before anything is final. I'm one person, so you deal with me from your first message until I set the table up in your home.
“It is even more beautiful in person and truly feels like a one-of-a-kind piece.”
How do you get an exact price?
- Fill out the quote form. Tell me the size or the room it's for, the wood you like, and your rough budget, and add a couple of inspiration photos if you have them.
- I reply personally, and we talk through the details.
- I show you wood and color options and give you an exact price.
- Once you're happy with the plan, I start building. Nothing gets cut or poured before you say yes.
We go over payment once you're ready to go ahead. A table takes about three months from start to delivery.
Questions about price
Why don't you list one fixed price?
Every slab is different, and so is every room. Once I know what you have in mind, I can give you an exact number.
Are legs included?
No. Legs are priced separately so you can pick the style you want, from steel bases to wood. I'll send you options, or point you to a site where you can browse more.
Is delivery included?
Yes, within 60 miles of SUNY Albany, which covers most of the Capital Region. Past that, I add a delivery fee to your quote.
Why does a table take about three months?
The epoxy needs several days to cure at each stage. After that, the top still has to be flattened, sanded, and finished by hand.
Ready to plan your table?
Side tables start at $1,200, coffee tables at $1,800, and dining tables at $2,900 for six or $5,900 for eight to ten. Your exact price depends on the size, the wood, and any extras, and you'll have it before any work starts. I build every table myself, from picking the slab to carrying it into your home.