Trestle

A trestle is the bridgelike structure which can be found behind a tabletop. It consist of two vertical studs, or legs, and a horizontal brace.

Charlie & Co.. Design, Ltd

The trestle with this rustic farm-style table includes a wonderful raw finish, in keeping with the table’s overall look.

McClellan Architects

A contemporary trestle table with banquette seating fits well within this contemporary space.

lilach shahaf

This trestle table works well within this clean-lined dining space, but it would fit into a more traditional design too.

Cary Bernstein Architect

The simplicity and stability of trestle construction is a good match with Amish furniture.

Rachel Reider Interiors

This trestle table dark-stained oval table top matches the curves of this built-in bench seat.

Cristi Holcombe Interiors, LLC

While most trestle tables feature a single trestle, here they double up to support a table at a sawhorselike manner.

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