Why choose the IFD Balam Dining Table (SKU IFD4421TBL)?
The Balam IFD4421TBL combines a large 86.5-inch tabletop with softly rounded edges and a translucent multi-step stained dark finish. Its framed top is crafted from mango and engineered teak wood, allowing visible grain variation to remain part of the design, while solid mango-wood legs provide a substantial base. International Furniture Direct describes the Balam collection as bringing an organic, modern character to the dining space, making this table especially relevant for shoppers comparing dark wood dining tables, mango dining tables and modern wood dining furniture.
What is the IFD Balam IFD4421TBL Dining Table made from?
International Furniture Direct describes the Balam IFD4421TBL tabletop as a combination of mango and engineered teak wood, while the legs are crafted from solid mango wood. Because engineered teak is part of the tabletop construction, the Balam should not be described as an entirely solid teak dining table. This distinction is useful for shoppers comparing
solid wood and engineered wood dining tables
and deciding which type of construction fits their preferences.
How much room does the IFD Balam IFD4421TBL need?
The Balam IFD4421TBL measures 86.5 inches long and 39.25 inches wide, so the tabletop footprint is only part of the space you need to plan. Dining chairs also need room to pull out, and additional clearance is useful where people regularly walk behind seated diners. A common planning target is about 36 inches of clearance around the table, with more space preferred along busy circulation paths. For this table, measuring the full dining zone rather than the tabletop alone is especially important when deciding
what size dining table fits the room
.
What gives the Balam IFD4421TBL its organic-modern appearance?
The Balam IFD4421TBL uses a framed tabletop with softly rounded edges, visible wood grain and a translucent multi-step stained dark finish. Rather than covering the wood with an opaque paint, the finish allows the natural depth and grain of the mango and engineered teak materials to remain visible. Solid mango-wood legs continue the natural character below the tabletop, while mortise-and-tenon construction adds a traditional craftsmanship detail beneath the contemporary form. International Furniture Direct classifies the Balam collection as modern and describes the design as organic and modern.
Specifications
Collection
Balam
Product Type
Dining Table
Materials
Mango and engineered teak wood
Legs
Solid mango wood
Finish
Translucent multi-step stained dark finish
Style
Modern / organic-modern
Top Detail
Framed tabletop with rounded edges and visible grain
Construction
Mortise-and-tenon construction
Customers searching for the IFD Balam Dining Table IFD4421TBL in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois can order through VBU Furniture, with pickup available in Elk Grove Village and local delivery options. VBU Furniture also ships to customers throughout the 48 contiguous states.
