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19th Century Italian Walnut Dining Table w/ Iron Stretcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th-century Italian Baroque style dining table crafted from walnut and featuring lyre-shaped
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Renaissance Style Dining Table with Scalloped X-bar Stretcher
Located in New York, NY
20th century Italian Renaissance style walnut center / dining table with a scalloped X-bar
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Harvey Probber Extendable Dining Table with Solid Brass Stretchers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Magnificent minimalist design on a grand scale, ebonized mahogany dining table designed and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Dining Table with Brass Stretcher for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
For you interest is a dining table designed by famed designer Paul McCobb. Produced by Calvin as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Directional Dining Table with Brass Stretchers by Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Directional Dining Table with Brass Stretchers One of the more desirable dining table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Spanish Walnut Dining Fratino Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish Fratino dining table with hand made wrought-iron stretcher from the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Italian Rosewood Dining Table with Decorative Brass Stretcher
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1950 Art Deco dining table has black X-form legs, a decorative brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Spanish Walnut Dining Fratino Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish Fratino dining table with hand made wrought-iron stretcher from the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Florentine Italian Walnut Dining Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century, Florentine Italian walnut dining table with Lyre legs, hand forged iron stretcher
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Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Variegated Marble Dining Table with Painted Steel Legs and Stretchers
Located in Miami, FL
Variegated marble dining table with painted steel legs and stretchers Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Single Travertine Rectangle Base Chrome Stretchers Glass Top Dining Table Italy
By Artedi, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Travertine rectangle base chrome stretchers glass top dining table made in Italy. Beveled
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Gordon Russell, Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Oak Hayrake Stretcher Dining Table
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
-inspired stretcher. Stamped 'Gordon Russel Ltd' underneath. This timeless Cotswold school dining table is
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Gordon Russell, Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Oak Double Stretcher Dining Table.
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
Gordon Russell. A rare super quality Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak dining table. The oak top
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Spanish Walnut Dining or Desk Fratino Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish Fratino dining table with hand made wrought-iron stretcher from the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Spanish Walnut Dining or Desk Fratino Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish Fratino dining table with hand made wrought-iron stretcher from the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Lge 19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Trestle Dining Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Birmingham, AL
An impressive late 19th century Spanish Baroque style trestle dining table handcrafted of solid
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Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Dos Gallos Studio Custom Walnut Desk or Dining Table with Wishbone Stretcher
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stretcher is turned the same direction as the length of the table. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Walnut Dining Table with Turned Legs and H-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut dining table from the 19th century, with turned legs and H-Form cross stretcher
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Chestnut Monestary Table, Stretcher Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
A generously proportioned long dark farm table with a stretcher base and a patinated topwith
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Table, Carved with Iron Stretcher, Spanish 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very appealing trestle type table with a substantial top supported by remarkable legs
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Bleached Spanish Oak Breakfast Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome bleached oak farm table with an Iberian style trestle base and a 2 inch thick top. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Farm House Table with H Stretcher
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the rustic elegance of a 19th Century French Farmhouse Table, graced with a classic H
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Revival Style Coffee Table with Scalloped X-Bar Stretcher
Located in Pasadena, TX
European Style Coffee Table with Scalloped X-bar Stretcher A Renaissance revival walnut cocktail
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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Glass

18th Century Single Plank Top Spanish table with Forged Iron Stretchers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Early 18th Century Plank Top Spanish Table, splayed lyre legs, with forged iron stretchers Top has
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Refectory Spanish Table with Lyre Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Catalonian dining table with Baroque style lyre legs This Spanish 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Table with Decorative Base and Stretcher
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 10' walnut dining table with carved trestle. Based on an antique Spanish monastery table
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Custom V Stretcher Table In Cerused Rift Oak by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom V Stretcher Table In Cerused Rift Oak by Dos Gallos Studio. This table can be made in any
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Custom Walnut Wood Table with Wishbone Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut wine tasting table with narrow profile wishbone trestle base. Beautiful patina
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Style Hand Hewn Oak Table, Forged Iron Stretcher circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large Spanish Renaissance style oak dining table from the turn of the twentieth century
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Large 19th C Spanish Walnut Table with Marquetry Top and Iron Stretcher
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1840s large Spanish walnut table features marquetry work on the top, carved legs and an iron
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 18th C. Italian Table w/Forged Iron Stretcher and Barely-Twist Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wooden barley twist leg table, with decorative forged-iron stretcher, from the early
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Walnut Wood Oval Table with Wishbone Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oval walnut wine tasting dining table with wishbone shaped support and column trestle base
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Oak Extending Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak dining table of generous proportions. The well-figured top has pull-out ends to incorporate two
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Extending Dining Table
Oak Extending Dining Table
H 30 in W 71.5 in D 48 in
Art Deco Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
An Art Deco walnut dining table, The large rectangular well-figured top having an unusual pull-out
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Dining Table
Art Deco Dining Table
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 32.5 in
Farmhouse Refectory Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Farmhouse Refectory dining table is constructed of reclaimed wood in a walnut finish, with trestle
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Farmhouse Refectory Dining Table
Farmhouse Refectory Dining Table
H 31 in W 95 in D 39 in
Industrial Oak Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Industrial oak dining table in a natural oak finish with breadboard end the solid top sits above
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Industrial Oak Dining Table
Industrial Oak Dining Table
H 30.5 in W 90 in D 39 in
Modernist Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and simply detailed rectangular dining table crafted of teak and having a trestle base
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Farmhouse Dining Table
Modernist Farmhouse Dining Table
H 28.5 in W 71 in D 35.5 in
English Country Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English country extending dining table with a parquetry inlaid top on bold pedestal supports
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

English Country Dining Table
English Country Dining Table
H 30.25 in W 126.25 in D 46 in
Provincial Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic provincial Oak rectangular dining table with a cerused caramel antiqued finish on turned
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room T...

Materials

Wood

Country Trestle Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic country trestle dining table with chunky “K” shaped base, smooth, thick top, slightly raised
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Country Trestle Dining Table
Country Trestle Dining Table
H 30 in W 92 in D 40 in
Italian Modern Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, Italian Modern dining table with decorative inlaid design top, brass stretcher and brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Dining Table
Italian Modern Dining Table
H 28.75 in Dm 43.75 in
European Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 17th century European style painted extending trestle end dining table on square carved paneled
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

European Extension Dining Table
European Extension Dining Table
H 30 in W 120 in D 38 in
Cotswold School Oak Dining Table
Located in Petworth, GB
Cotswold School curved oak dining table with double curved stretcher Joined by 3 runs with split
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Late 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Cotswold School Oak Dining Table
Cotswold School Oak Dining Table
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 42.52 in
Heal's 'Letchworth' Oak Dining Table
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts circular dining table Weathered oak Square legs and ‘X’ framed stretchers
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Custom Walnut Tavern Table with X Stretcher and Straight Legs by Dos Gallos
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom St. Anthony table in walnut with framed top on an trestle base. Finished in medium walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Coastal Style Refectory Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
rectangular old world style refectory dining table is raised on bold trestle and columns with a stretcher base
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Wooden Dining Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden dining table made in France. Two staggering thick planks of wood combine to create a solid
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Wooden Dining Table
Vintage French Wooden Dining Table
H 31.9 in W 153.5 in D 33.9 in
French Provencial Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
A charming French Provincial style farm table with H stretcher. This beautiful 20th century French
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20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

French Provencial Farmhouse Dining Table
French Provencial Farmhouse Dining Table
H 30 in W 34.5 in D 84.25 in
Provincial Neoclassic Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Provincial walnut veneered crossbanded neoclassic extending dining table on carved square tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room T...

Materials

Wood

Rustic Country Walnut Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic country walnut dining table with a solid distressed top, the rustic finish shows exposed saw
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Country Walnut Dining Table
Rustic Country Walnut Dining Table
H 30.13 in W 90 in D 48 in
Rustic Country Dining Table, Whitewash
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic country dining table with a solid distressed top, the whitewash finish shows exposed saw
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial Extension dining table with a draw leaf top, self-storing leaves on a sage
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Oak Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Spanish Oak Dining Table was styled in the traditional manner which has been refined over
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Spanish Oak Dining Table
Antique Spanish Oak Dining Table
H 31 in W 87 in D 32 in
19th Century Biedermeier Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite late 19th century Biedermeier dining table. The table is raised on scrolled bun feet
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Biedermeier Dining Table
19th Century Biedermeier Dining Table
H 30.25 in W 117 in D 52 in
Antique Style French Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Antique style French oak veneered top rectangular dining table with a cerused Carmel finish raised
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Style French Dining Table
Antique Style French Dining Table
H 30 in W 120 in D 48 in
Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1940) dining table with rectangular top on trestle supports joined by a
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20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Hickory

Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table
Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table
H 30 in W 37.75 in D 68 in
Large, Tuscan, Walnut Dining Table
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Carved walnut dining table featuring a hand forged, wrought iron stretcher and three sets of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Large, Tuscan, Walnut Dining Table
Large, Tuscan, Walnut Dining Table
H 35 in W 109 in D 35 in
Art Deco Style Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco style dining table with a brushed quarter oak veneered top with walnut banding and with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Dining Table
Art Deco Style Dining Table
H 30 in W 105 in D 46 in
Danish Teak Extension Dining Table
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An organic and sculptural extension dining table with brass hardware and a solid-teak frame with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Danish Teak Extension Dining Table
Danish Teak Extension Dining Table
H 30 in W 63 in D 35.5 in
Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (1940s) dining table with rectangular top on trestle supports joined by a
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Vintage 1940s American Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hickory

Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table
Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table
H 30 in W 37.75 in D 68 in
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Dining Table Stretcher For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dining table stretcher available at 1stDibs. A dining table stretcher — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 205 options for an antique or vintage dining table stretcher now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a dining table stretcher — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right dining table stretcher, those designed in Baroque, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one dining table stretcher that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dos Gallos Studio, Gordon Russell and Paul McCobb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dining Table Stretcher?

Prices for a dining table stretcher start at $625 and top out at $25,900 with the average selling for $4,780.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Dining Table Stretcher
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A stretcher is an essential part of a table. This support element is usually made from exposed wood and ties together vertical elements in a way that makes it sturdy enough for use as needed or desired. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tables.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

    Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.