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Two Tone Squiggle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W48 D47.5 H30 KC28.5 Reimagined walnut slab compact dining table. Surface was salvaged
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Two Tone Squiggle Table
Two Tone Squiggle Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 47.5 in
Luigi Massoni Sunburst 'Clessidra' Table
By Luigi Massoni
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
A timeless & compact dining table design by Luigi Massoni for Mobilia, Italy 1950’s. This is the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Luigi Massoni Sunburst 'Clessidra' Table
Luigi Massoni Sunburst 'Clessidra' Table
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a captivating and compact French Art Deco dining table that exudes timeless elegance
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
H 29.53 in W 55.91 in D 36.23 in
French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a captivating and compact French Art Deco dining table that exudes timeless elegance
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
French Art Deco Occasionnal Table Oak, 1940s
H 29.34 in W 52.76 in D 35.44 in
Compact mid century dining table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dining table circa 1960s. Item shows in excellent condition with no visible chips , cracks or scratches
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Compact mid century dining table
Compact mid century dining table
H 28.5 in W 43.5 in D 44 in
Compact Flip Top Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W36 W71 D36 H28 KC25 Flip Top Dining table in a durable laminate and walnut. Item is structurally
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Compact Flip Top Dining Table
Compact Flip Top Dining Table
H 28 in W 36 in D 36 in
Capsule Table N6, Custom Marble and Solid Oak by Wolfgang & Hite
By Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
This compact dining table comes in a marble with expressive green/gray and cream white swirls. Two
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Square Danish Rosewood Compact Expanding Dining / Fliptop Game Table
Located in Kensington, MD
Table has a Flip-Top with rosewood on one side & a leatherette on its other side, to convert into a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Large Centennial Queen Anne-Style Drop-Leaf Dining Table Philadelphia circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
compact dining table that can double as a sofa table. Perfect for a small cottage or apartment! Note: You
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Antique Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Compact Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table w/ Large Leaves Extensions
By Hans J. Wegner, Niels Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact teak Danish Mid-Century Modern dining table w/ large 20" long leaves extensions. Extends up
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Compact Solid Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Two Leaves
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern oval expandable solid teak dining room table with two 19" extension
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Compact Size POOL Table with Dining Top in Black Wood with the Grafite Felt
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
The Milan Dining Pool Table is Larissa’s modern take at the classic lines of indoor pool tables
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Kurt Ostervig Rosewood Dining Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
table can change from a compact form to an impressive dining table that will seat eight.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Kurt Ostervig Rosewood Dining Table
Kurt Ostervig Rosewood Dining Table
H 28.5 in W 77 in D 51 in
Mid-Century Formica Dining Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage round dining table with white formica and round glass top. Great compact size for any
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Formica Dining Table
Mid-Century Formica Dining Table
H 29.5 in W 45 in D 45 in
Frits Henningsen Danish Dining Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Mahogany dining table, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. This
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Mahogany Oval Dining Table
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant dining table of Italian production from the early 1950s, very fine and compact with small
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Mahogany Oval Dining Table
1950s Mahogany Oval Dining Table
H 31.89 in W 78.55 in D 37.41 in
Granite Square Outdoor Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact yet bold table will help create an oasis in any outdoor space. Made from solid granite
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Granite

Granite Square Outdoor Dining Table
Granite Square Outdoor Dining Table
H 20.25 in W 33 in D 33 in
Kipp Stewart Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding midcentury walnut dining table, designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional, American
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
master with this fantastic adjustable dining table from his iconic "Planner Group" for New England's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Maple

Nieves Dining Table by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Van Ludwig Features: - Contemporary design of an oval dining table contrasting the stone tabletop
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone

Rosewood Circular Danish Dining Table by Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish dining table by Haslev, circa 1960's. Expandable circular design, the perfect table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Nieves Oval Dining Table by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
design of an oval dining table contrasting the stone tabletop with natural solid wood leg structure
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone

Bond Oval Table, Solid Oak Dining Table by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Venice, CA
This modern compact oval pedestal table features all-hardwood construction. The chunky table top
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2010s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Bond Cafe Table, Solid Oak Dining Table by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Venice, CA
This modern compact pedestal table features all-hardwood construction. The chunky table top sits
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2010s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Victorian Dining Table Extending 2 Leaf Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Early Victorian Mahogany 2 Leaf Extending Dining Table. An extending dining table is a versatile
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Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Oval French Extending Dining Table.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
refined French dining table; an oval top is supported by four legs with a round cross-section and slightly
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Sapele Wood

Victorian Dining Table Extending 2 Leaf Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Early Victorian Mahogany 2 Leaf Extending Dining Table. An extending dining table is a versatile
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Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Franz Xaver Sproll Extendable Dining Table in Elm
By Franz Xavel Sproll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Xaver Sproll, dining table, elm, brass, Switzerland, 1940s This multifunctional dining table
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Circular White Dining Table
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
white laminate chipboard with a matching aluminium trim. Minimalist and compact, this Circular dining
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21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate

Walnut Black MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
returns contemporary Italian craft to the office desk or compact dining table for urban living
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak, Plywood

Large Bond Oval Dining Table - Solid Oak Table by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Venice, CA
This modern compact oval pedestal table features all-hardwood construction. The chunky table top
Category

2010s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

1960s Vintage Extendable Dining Table: Timeless Elegance & Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the refined elegance of the 1960s with our vintage extendable dining table, a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Guglielmo Ulrich oak round dining table, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
placed vertically on the circular edge of the table. Pleasant in its aesthetics and compact in size
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak Dining Table for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous mid-century Scandinavian Modern teak dining table, designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen in the
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Thomasville Embassy Chinoiserie Asian Modern Expanding Dining Table
By Century Furniture, Thomasville, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Thomasville Embassy expanding dining table. The table is 68″ long without leaves, allowing
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Bond Oval Table - Solid oak dining table by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Venice, CA
This modern compact oval pedestal table features all-hardwood construction. The chunky table top
Category

2010s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

LOVELY VINTAGE PEDESTAL EXTENDING 6-8 SEATER DINiNG TABLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
expanded, this dining table maintains its charm and compactness, making it an ideal choice for smaller
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20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Brown Saltman Mahogany Extendable Dining Table by John Keal
By Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large midcentury mahogany extendable dining table by John Keal for Brown Saltman featuring well
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Bond Round Dining Table, Solid Oak by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Venice, CA
This modern compact pedestal table features all-hardwood construction. The chunky round table top
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Bruno Mathsson Maria Folding Dining Table, Sweden, c. 1936
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Belmont, MA
Rosewood Bruno Mathsson Maria folding dining table, Sweden, circa 1936 Rare Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Clean Lined Dining Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined dining table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage IKEA Round Black & White Dining Table with Removable Legs
By IKEA
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage IKEA dining table features round design with white lacquer top and rounded black metal
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Design Dining Table Billiard Snooker Pool Ping-Pong Table in White & Red
Located in Coimbra, PT
Dining table, billiard, snooker pool table and ping-pong table with a modern design. A fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Modern Design Dining Table Billiard Snooker POOL Ping-Pong Table in White & Red
Located in Coimbra, PT
Dining table, billiard, snooker POOL table and Ping-Pong table with a modern design. A fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Mid century Danish modern Rosewood Bruno Mathsson Style folding Dining table
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Bruno Mathsson Style rosewood folding Dining table. Has (2) drop leaves
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Oak White MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
returns contemporary Italian craft to the office desk or compact dining table for urban living
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Plywood, Beech

Charlotte Perriand, Adjustable Dining/Coffee Table, designed for Les Arcs, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
A rare adjustable dining / coffee table, designed by Charlotte Perriand for use in the series of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Rustic mid-century French dining table in oak from the 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950s / table / oak wood / mid-century / rustic A stunning French mid-century dining
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Argo Brushed Black Oak Dining Table
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia the Argo dining table has a sleek structural
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

5 Foot Vintage Mahogany Dining Table with Drop Leaves by Rway
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Rway dining table with drop leaf sides. At nearly five feet when fully spread, this
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Wood MiMi Desk White by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
returns contemporary Italian craft to the office desk or compact dining table for urban living. NYCxDesign
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Ghidini 1961 Frame Dining Table in Bolivar Wood by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple element: "the joint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Frame Medium Dining Table with Canaletto Walnut Top & Brown Burnished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple element: "the joint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to the office desk or compact dining table for urban living. NYCxDesign 2018 Honoree. German Design
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2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Birch, Plywood

Frame Small Dining Table with Canaletto Walnut Top and Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple element: "the joint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Frame Medium Dining Table with Canaletto Walnut Top and Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple element: "the joint
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinetmaker's art! Crafted entirely from oak, it makes for a great compact table good for smaller dining rooms
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 4 Seat Kitchen Table, English, Pine, Country Dining, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 seat kitchen table. An English, pine country dining table, dating to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Tulip glass and metal space age dining table by Chromcraft USA 1970s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
A rare Tulip dining table by Chromcraft USA in typical space age fashion. Tulip shaped metal foot
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Circante Square Dining Table for 8-12 Seatings by Pauvers van den Berghe
By Tranekaer Furniture, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in London, GB
Extendable Cirkante dining table by Pauvers van den Berghe, Belgium and produced by Tranekaer
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

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Compact Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal compact dining table for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every compact dining table was constructed with great care. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage compact dining table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a compact dining table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right compact dining table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Paul McCobb, Frem Røjle and Jørgen Gammelgaard each produced at least one beautiful compact dining table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Compact Dining Table?

Prices for a compact dining table start at $175 and top out at $13,450 with the average selling for $2,109.
Questions About Compact Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    The height of a dining table varies from piece to piece. However, standard dining tables are usually 28 to 30 inches tall. Counter-height tables are taller at 34 to 36 inches, and bar-height tables are the highest at 40 to 42 inches high. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    No, a dining table isn't always necessary. People who eat only a few meals at home may not need a dining table, and some people prefer to eat at kitchen counters using counter-height stools. Or, they may choose to sit on the floor in front of a coffee table or to take their meals at a desk or on a TV tray or end table. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Yes, onyx can be a good material for a dining table. The mineral is strong, but it is relatively lightweight, making tables easy to move throughout a room as needed. Many people find the color and luster of onyx tabletops to be visually appealing. Since the material can become scratched or damaged by heat, it is important to take steps to protect an onyx dining table by using felt-backed trivets or heat-resistant fabric mats beneath hot dishes. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of onyx dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small dining table is also called a dinette. A table and two to four seats are frequently included. Designed for small spaces, dinettes are most often used in kitchens and breakfast nooks. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique dinettes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether mahogany is good for a dining table is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people may prefer the hardwood for their dining room furniture owing to its natural beauty, durability and stain-resistant qualities. Mahogany also features a striking natural grain that renders it ideal for use in that part of your home, specifically as dinner guests will be able to experience it! Shop a range of mahogany dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A drop-leaf table is a type of table that has a fixed portion in the center and foldable portions on either side joined by hinges. These foldable portions can be dropped and closed to save space when the table is not in use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage drop leaf dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To protect your maple dining table, use placemats or a tablecloth to reduce the risk of scratches. Always place a trivet underneath hot serveware to avoid scorching the finish. Set glasses on coasters to keep rings off the wood. Shop a selection of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Large dining tables are usually called banquet tables due to their ability to seat a crowd. Normally, banquet tables measure over 10 feet in length. Some standard dining tables convert to banquet tables with removable leaves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There isn’t a single most durable material for a dining table. Solid hardwood and stainless steel can hold up to wear and tear, but the quality of the craftsmanship also impacts durability. Find a variety of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no single most durable type of dining table. Materials like solid hardwood, stone and marble can make for long-lasting tables, but other factors like how you care for the piece and how well it's made also help determine durability. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Dining room tables with butterfly leaves look like they have wings when they’re being opened, which is why they’re called butterflies. A butterfly leaf affords you more space at your dining table for additional house guests. Owing to geared slides, butterfly leaf tables should open easily.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A draw-leaf dining table means that the table’s leaves are stored under the main tabletop. The top of the table is lifted slightly on its frame and the leaves pulled out on each end. Relatedly, a drop-leaf table is a table with a fixed center section, but on either side of that, there are hinged leaves that can be raised or lowered according to your specific needs. The purpose of a drop-leaf table is to save space when the table is not in use. Drop-leaf tables can also be used as nightstands, side tables, coffee tables, and desks. Find a collection of antique and vintage draw-leaf dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, ceramic dining tables are really good as they are very strong and durable. Made from sturdy materials, ceramic dining tables are resistant to spills, cuts, scratches and extreme heat. You can select from varying styles of ceramic dining tables, including Antique, Vintage, 21st Century, Mid Century on 1st Dibs.