Bespoke Wooden Dining Tables: Custom Tables in Durban
A dining table is more than just a piece of furniture — it’s where families gather, friends connect, and memories are made. At Scotsmen Woodworking, we specialize in crafting bespoke wooden dining tables that are designed to become the heart of your home. Each table is custom-built by hand in our Ballito workshop using high-quality hardwoods and timeless joinery techniques. Whether you’re based in Durban, elsewhere in KwaZulu-Natal, or anywhere in South Africa, we offer a personalized design experience and national delivery to bring your dream table to life.
Our dining tables are fully customizable to suit your space, style, and functional needs. From large family tables to compact apartment-sized designs, we work closely with you to determine the right dimensions, timber, leg style, and finish. We offer a range of hardwoods such as oak, ash, and Teak, with each piece showcasing the natural grain and warmth that only solid wood can provide. No two tables are the same — each one is made with care, attention to detail, and a passion for craftsmanship.
Buy Wooden Bespoke Dining Tables in Durban & Online in South Africa
Scotsmen Woodworking is proud to serve clients across Durban, Ballito, and the broader KZN region with handcrafted wooden dining tables that are both beautiful and built to last. For those outside our local area, we also offer national delivery throughout South Africa. This means that whether you’re in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, or Port Elizabeth, we can design and deliver a custom dining table right to your door.
You can explore a curated selection of ready-made wooden dining tables on our online store or contact us directly to begin the process of creating something custom. Each table is made to order, with clear timelines, transparent pricing, and support throughout the build. We also provide delivery quotations based on your location and can assist with any questions around care, maintenance, or wood selection. When you buy a Scotsmen table, you’re not just purchasing furniture — you’re investing in something that’s handmade with purpose and designed to serve your family for decades to come.
Why Choose Custom Built Dining Tables For Your Home?
Choosing a custom dining table gives you the opportunity to create something that’s truly yours — perfectly sized for your space, designed to match your interior, and tailored to your lifestyle. Mass-produced tables often fall short in terms of quality, longevity, and uniqueness. A custom-built table, on the other hand, is made with solid hardwood, personalized features, and the kind of structural integrity that stands the test of time.
Whether you need an extra-long table for entertaining, a round design for a more intimate setting, or a specific timber to match your kitchen or living area, a bespoke solution allows for complete freedom. You get to choose everything — from the style of the legs to the thickness of the top, the type of joinery, and the final finish. A custom dining table is a piece of functional art, made just for you and your family. It’s a centrepiece you’ll use every day, and one that adds both character and value to your home.
Pick Your Hardwood
Rhodesian Teak
Teak is one of the world’s most well known and coveted woods. It’s heartwood is light-medium brown, with a tint that can range from muted gold to pale red. (It’s colour darkens as it ages
Oak
The trees commonly live for hundreds of years, if left undisturbed. The colour of heartwood can vary from light golden tan, to a light – medium brown.
Kiaat
Kiaat is closely related to African Padauk (both are species of the Pterocarpus genus), sharing its characteristics of being durable, extremely stable and easy workability.
Ash European
In appearance, it is nearly identical to American Ash, but it is often found in wider boards and whiter/clearer appearance. European Ash is ideal for counter tops, cabinets and interior design
American Ash
This wood is generally straight grained with course uniform texture. Combined with its easy working properties, generally light overall colour and good finishing characteristics, American Ash makes a popular wood for a variety of practical and utility applications.
Iroko
Iroko is a tough, long-lasting wood with a golden to medium brown colouration, coarse texture, and interlocked grains that resemble teak but are significantly less dense. Despite its toughness, it is relatively easy to work with and glues/finishes well.
Black Ofram
Ofram has a distinctive light base colour that varies from pale yellow to light golden brown to pale tan – and is sometimes muted to the point of appearing greyish. It frequently has dark brown or black overlapping highlights.
American Walnut
American Walnut is prized for its typically deep chocolate colouring (often highlighted by red or purple streaks/tint), straight grains (though sometimes irregular), fine texture and warm natural shine.
Why Choose Scotsmen to Build Your Wooden Table for Your Dining Room
At Scotsmen Woodworking, we combine years of experience with a genuine love for the craft of furniture making. Our approach is simple: we take the time to understand your needs, design with intention, and build with precision. Based in Ballito and serving clients throughout Durban and South Africa, we are known for delivering quality you can see, feel, and trust. Every table we build is handcrafted from solid hardwood, never mass-produced, and always tailored to the individual client.
What sets us apart is our commitment to doing things the right way. We believe in open communication, honest materials, and thoughtful design. Whether you come to us with a clear vision or just a rough idea, we’ll guide you through the process — from selecting the right timber to choosing the perfect finish. Our dining tables are built to become heirlooms, and we stand behind our work with pride and integrity. If you’re ready to bring a truly special dining table into your home, we’d love to hear from you. Explore our online range, or get in touch to start designing your custom piece today.