Whether you’re protecting a wood dining table, replacing a cracked patio table top, or having a custom piece fabricated for a home office desk, custom table top glass is one of those upgrades that’s more versatile than most people realize. In Baton Rouge, Big River Glass cuts and fabricates glass table tops to order – any shape, any size, any edge style.
Why put glass on a table?
There are a few reasons people come to us for table top glass:
- Protection. Glass protects wood, stone, or upholstered table surfaces from scratches, heat, and spills. It’s especially popular for antique or heirloom pieces where you want to preserve the surface without hiding it.
- Replacement. Patio and outdoor furniture often uses tempered glass table tops that can shatter. A custom-cut replacement is usually far less expensive than buying a new table.
- Custom builds. Designers and homeowners sometimes use glass as the primary table surface – over a base of driftwood, metal, stone, or any other material.
Choosing the right glass thickness
Thickness is the most important spec for a table top glass order. Here’s a general guide:
- 1/4″ (6mm) – Good for small accent tables, nightstands, or end tables with a small surface area and solid support underneath.
- 3/8″ (10mm) – The most common choice for dining tables and desks. Provides good rigidity without excessive weight.
- 1/2″ (12mm) – For large dining tables, conference tables, or any application where the glass spans a wide area with limited support.
For outdoor use, tempered glass is always recommended. It’s heat-treated to be significantly stronger than standard glass, and if it does break, it shatters into small rounded pieces rather than sharp shards.
Edge options: more than just finishing
The edge treatment affects both the look and safety of your table top glass. Common options include:
- Flat polish – Clean, simple, and the most common. A polished flat edge is smooth to the touch and works with any style.
- Beveled edge – An angled cut that creates a decorative border. Popular for formal dining rooms and traditional interiors.
- Pencil polish – A slightly rounded edge that’s soft to the touch – a good choice for homes with young children.
- Ogee edge – A more ornate S-curve profile for a traditional or upscale look.
Shapes and cutouts
We cut glass to any shape – rectangular, round, oval, freeform, or to match an irregular base. We can also cut holes for umbrella poles on patio tables, cable grommets on desk surfaces, or any other custom detail your project requires.
Getting a quote
To order custom table top glass in Baton Rouge, we just need the dimensions, shape, thickness, edge style, and whether you need tempered glass. Most orders can be turned around quickly for standard shapes.
Visit our residential glass services page to learn more, or stop by our showroom to see edge samples in person. You can also browse our glass resources for more project guides.
External reference: For design inspiration on incorporating glass into furniture and interiors, Architectural Digest regularly features glass as a design element in residential spaces.