Iron tables are popular for many reasons. The nature of the material means they are usually hard wearing and offer a more individual choice of table. Butchers tables, which remain very popular, are a good example of practicality, one off pieces and stylish design. Industrial tables likewise are often well made and offer good value as they normally last a long time because their intended use was for the work environment and therefore had to be able to put up with being 'used' in such places.