Portable Folding Tables

Introduction to Portable Folding Tables

A portable folding table has the added advantage of being able to be kept in the closet for ages before actually being used – and when used it can be placed anywhere, easily assembled, then packed right back into the closet. Highly practical and useful in the case of picnics or parties with a larger number of guests than the house is equipped for, folding tables are something that most houses sport. Lately, the simple aluminium folding tables have evolved into more elaborate models that can be considered quite elegant, being suited even for the most formal events.

Where to Buy Folding Tables

Every supermarket or hypermarket has a garden section available. If you're interesting in buying a steel or aluminium folding table, you're bound to find one in there – since they are usually associated with picnics and many people keep them in the garden. More sophisticated folding tables – made out of wood – can be found mainly in furniture shops.

Of course, for people who are not willing to put much effort into it, the growing database of online shops can also provide a very good source for shopping folding tables:

• Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/ - Returns 234 results in a folding table search. Offers both the simple aluminium versions and the more sophisticated wooden versions. Small tables can be found at prices as low as £10, while a more elaborate set including chairs and an umbrella can be found at £1,000.
• Mogo Direct http://www.mogodirect.co.uk/ - An online store focused on furniture, offers folding tables with prices varying from £33 to £68.
• Gopak https://www.gopak.co.uk – Categorises folding tables based on shape and size, offering both round and rectangular tables, but also based on the table's purpose – whether it will be used for dining or for playing games, for example.
• EseDirect http://www.esedirect.co.uk/ - Offers mostly the most simple type of folding tables (although the dimensions are mostly on the large side), with prices varying from £62 to £221.

Why Buy a Folding Table?

The reasons for buying a folding table are quite simple and they usually relate to the practicality of the purchase. While regular tables can be a little more aesthetically pleasing, folding tables have developed lately on the stylish side too (even if this has lead to a price increase). They also have the added advantage of giving you space when you need it (simply pack the table and you'll have a lot of room for the dancing part of the party. Folding tables are also quite affordable and can help a lot with a picnic – they are much more practical than placing the food directly on the blanket, for example.

Folding tables can also fulfil other purposes, not just eating. Some of them can be transformed into desks, or game tables – allowing you to adapt them based on the current activity. The smaller ones can actually be taken on trips, so that you don't depend on hotel equipment when dining in or when working inside a hotel room.