Poker tables are manufactured in varying shapes ranging from square, rectangle, round, octagon and semi circle.  The size of the poker table is such to house 2 to maximum of 10 players.  The materials in these poker tables mostly include:-
• Wood
• Vinyl
• Felt

The quality of the wood that would be used can range per client requirements.  Normally, poker tables are manufactured with oak, cherry, mahogany, pine wood and many other types of wood. 

Poker tables come with velvet and felt tops.  The felt tops in these tables were traditionally not water resistant nor fire proof, but technology has enabled the coming of felted poker tables that are coated with Teflon to make it water proof.  There are tables that come with fire resistant properties for casinos that house smoker players! The felted water resistant and fire resistant tables are widely liked by players for the smoothing comfort they offer.  Apart from water resistant felts, upholstery felt and wool felts for player area in the table are becoming a choice of many.

Casino poker tables are designed to come with vinyl arm rest providing a comfortable padding for players.  Vinyl arm rest in most tables is removable as some players may not prefer the hand rest.  Poker tables with dealer area are becoming widely shopped by casinos and tourneys offering house dealers.

The price of the poker tables are dependent upon the:-
• Size of the table
• The design of the table
• The quality of wood
• The quality of accessories like drop boxes for chips, hand rest, felted tops etcetera

There are folding models of almost all the kinds of poker tables to enable easy portability. There are light weight and heavy weight tables too.  Poker tables need not always be purchased first hand; there are used poker tables that would be available for sale by casinos when they are upgrading the club.  If you are smart enough you can purchase one of such for your home tourneys! Good professional ones for less money!