Peter De Jong echoes the lines of simple Shaker furniture in a dining table of exceptional sturdiness and longevity. Fashioned in solid oak, walnut or maple, Merton’s angled-leg design, provides admirable poise and stability. The 2 1/4-inch-thick tabletop has the heft of a roof beam or ship’s frame and is carefully milled and assembled by the Los Angeles-based company’s skilled craftsmen. With a hand-rubbed oil and wax finish, the table can pair with the companion Merton Bench (also at A+R).