Transformation through Suspension

Something is up at in the dining room of Ronin Farm and Restaurant in Bryan, Texas.

It's the tables! 

Two 26-foot farm-style tables are suspended from the ceiling with cables and can be set to any height.  Each table has its own wench, which allows them to be raised and lowered to any desired height –– seated, cocktail, or all the way up to the ceiling –– using a network of cables and an electric power source. The tables are anchored in six locations, two on either side and two in the middle underneath. To keep them stable once they are positioned at the desired height, there are turn buckles and clips that prevent swaying. The design of the entire system is so smooth, the tables can be adjusted with dinnerware and wine glasses fully set. 

Photos by Ryan Price“The suspension tables allow us to transform our space,” explains Ronin co-owner Amanda Light. “We can create wide open floor plans, serve hors d’œuvres to large groups, or set the tables for communal…