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Hi Master Cecil,

I had a quick question about dinner table design. Per my consultation, you mentioned that dinner should have even legs and no sharp edges. Could you advise if Option 2 is acceptable or which option is better?

Thanks.

Option 1 or Option 2

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1. It has more to do with common sense. For example, the table top has to be extremely steady and not topple down.

2. This is why it should not have three legs or legs that "defy" centre of gravity.

3. Both tables MAY be ok if someone standing at each of the ledge does not topple down!

4. Just imagine soneone leaning or a child climb up and topples.

5. In general both Options 1 and/or 2 can be acceptable if it meets the criteria as mentioned under Para 1 to 4. We don't want to have a serious accident due to an UNSTABLE table-top, that's all.

Common sense and a table

Sometimes it is best to avoid having a table with just one-leg.

This has more to do with common sense. And centre-of-gravity.

For example, can a child or person leaning on the side/edge of the table make it topple down?

With four legs, this can never happen to a table.

But look at the photo.... seems "scary" right?

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