“Can we share a table?”
In China, we often hear such inquiries. Sharing tables is a common occurrence in crowded restaurants. People choose to share tables in order to enjoy food more quickly, and enthusiastic Chinese people usually do not refuse such impromptu encounters. And even strangers usually don't know each other clearly after sitting together. They get to know each other and then chat, which adds a touch of human kindness to the fun of enjoying food.
In fact, "table sharing culture" is very common in countries around the world, and its forms are also diverse. For example, in Japan, many office workers gather in taverns after get off work, and those who enter the same tavern are friends. Everyone will sit casually at the bar, drink a glass of beer, and order a few plates of side dishes. In Japan, izakayas are probably one of the few public places in Japan where it does not matter even if they are loud. Here, even reserved Japanese people will open their hearts and welcome the friendliness of strangers.
In the United States, sharing a table is no longer a "limited choice" when there is no place. It has become a way of socializing for young people. As the origin of fast food culture, no one would be embarrassed about sharing tables, and there is a special website for sharing tables online, where young people can organize parties, or look for nearby delicacies and invite a few strangers to taste them together.
"Table sharing culture" includes the warmth between people. The Soul&Tables home collection store also applies this concept to the design of dining tables. Designing the dining table in an extendable form can save space when it is not in use. When guests come over, the tabletop can be extended into a larger space, allowing comfort and human touch to coexist. While being practical, Soul & Tables also does not give up on the beauty of design. The ultra-thin teak desktop and simple wooden structure show a restrained and calm temperament.
Soul&Tables home collection store was originally Ethnicraft, a high-end log furniture brand from Belgium. It is the high-quality first choice for niche home enthusiasts in China. After undergoing a brand upgrade and relocating its physical store in Shanghai, China, Soul&Tables has taken a new step and launched more solid wood furniture products full of "design". Designers from all over the world condense beauty and practicality into furniture, so that customers can always feel the beauty and practicality brought by the design, creating a comfortable and pleasing home.
The new Soul&Tables home furnishing collection store is located in Unit 104, No. 425 Yanping Road, Shanghai (a shop along the street). Customers are welcome to experience it in person.