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Brueton Pinnacle Glass Dining Table by Jay Wade Beam
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Daring and sophisticated, this award-winning table reaches the heights of Minimalist expression. A
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1960’s Bronze & Rosewood I-Beam Glass Dining Table
By Lane Acclaim, Paul McCobb
Located in Bensalem, PA
Clean rectangular glass top with rosewood & bronze colored metal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Oval Limestone Top Dining Table on Steel I Beam Base
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Oval limestone top dining table on steel I beam base. Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Jordi Vilanova I Bosch Rare Dining Table in Oak
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova I Bosch, dining table, oak, iron, Spain, 1960s. This table is solid, architectural
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Jordi Vilanova I Bosch Rare Dining Table in Oak
Jordi Vilanova I Bosch Rare Dining Table in Oak
H 28.94 in W 98.43 in D 38.19 in
WYETH Original I Beam Gong Table in Blackened Steel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An I-Beam 'Gong' table of great weight and stability, crafted of cut, welded and blackened steel
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel

1960s I-Beam Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Dorchester, MA
This striking table lamp, produced by the Laurel Lamp Company in the 1960s, takes the shape of a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

1960s I-Beam Table Lamp by Laurel
1960s I-Beam Table Lamp by Laurel
H 26.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Robert Kleinschmidt I-Beam Display Pedestal
By Robert Kleinschmidt
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago design legend Robert Kleinschmidt, of Powell-Kleinschmidt Interior Architects. Solid steel and powder-coated with removable felt-padded top. Another variation, same height s...
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Pedestals

Materials

Steel

TM Dining Dining Table 2.0 in Waxed Aluminum and White Oak by Jonathan Nesci
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The TM table 2.0 is producted in wax-polished aluminum with a solid, 1.25" thick, rift-sawn white
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2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary, Recycled Steel I-Beam Console Sofa Table, Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
Made to Order, 21st century, Industrial, Rusted Steel, Contemporary, I-Beam Console Table by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Steel

I-Beam II Dichroic Glass Table Lamp by Caroline Chao
By Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
sculptural and decorative table lamp. Due to its planar intersections and dichroic glass, I-Beam II Light
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2010s American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Walnut Trestle Dining Table by Thomas Throop/Black Creek Designs - In Stock
By Black Creek Designs LLC
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Granero dining table is made from Pennsylvania walnut and features a contemporary trestle
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2010s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Asian Inspired Sengu Dining Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sengu Coffee Table designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy). AN ASIAN
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Inspired Sengu Dining Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sengu Coffee Table designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy). AN ASIAN
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Inspired Sengu Dining Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sengu Coffee Table designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy). AN ASIAN
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Large White Lacquer Style of Springer 'I-Beam' Console Table, C 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Large White Lacquer 'I-Beam' Console Table (In the Style of Karl Springer, Circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Laurel Lamp Company I-Beam Design Satin Steel Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pait of American mid-century I-beam design table lamps in satin steel and black enamel. (Laurel
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Laurel Lamp Co. I Beam Silver & Black Steel Table Lamps, 1960's
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Pair of Architectural Laurel Lamp Co. Brushed & Black enameled Steel I-Beam Table Lamps
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Vintage 1960s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Steel

De La Espada "Long" Table in Black Walnut
By De La Espada
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional table by De La Espada is crafted of rich, solid American black walnut. The model
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

De La Espada "Long" Table in Black Walnut
De La Espada "Long" Table in Black Walnut
H 29.5 in W 82.75 in D 39.5 in
Franco Albini TL3 Table, Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Asian Inspired Sengu Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sengu Coffee Table designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy). AN ASIAN
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Inspired Sengu Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sengu Coffee Table designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy). AN ASIAN
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Inspired Sengu Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sengu Coffee Table designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy). AN ASIAN
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian Inspired Sengu Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sengu Coffee Table designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy). AN ASIAN
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Tl3 Table, Black Dyed Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Asian Inspired Sengu Low Coffee Table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sengu Coffee Table designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy). AN ASIAN
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma Table Lamps or Wall Lamp Cremona, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
geometric, cuboid/beam F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma table lamps were made in many colours. These lamps have 4
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Paper Table L, Console Table in Polished Steel Finish by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Where metal implies sturdiness, and calls for strong industrial motifs - the I/ the H, the beam
Category

2010s American Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Paper Table, Square, Console Table in Stained Black Finish by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Where metal implies sturdiness and calls for strong industrial motifs - the I/ the H, the beam
Category

2010s American Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1954. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table/writing desk
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

A1 Walnut and Steel Table, by Edelman New York
Located in New York, NY
-cycled I-Beam steel base and custom walnut table-top. -) One of a kind, made to order -) Material may
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2010s North American Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1954. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table/writing
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
supporting beam on which modules join together to create stylish, relaxing and functional compositions. The
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
supporting beam on which modules join together to create stylish, relaxing and functional compositions. The
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
supporting beam on which modules join together to create stylish, relaxing and functional compositions. The
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Paper Table, Square, in Polished Steel Finish by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Where metal implies sturdiness, and calls for strong Industrial motifs - the I/ the H, the beam
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2010s American Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Pair Chinoiserie Celadon Jade Green Celadon Octagon Urn Table Lamps Black Shades
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Chinoiserie celadon jade green Celadon octagon or urn shaped table lamps with new
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Volcano - Sculptured Lighting, Table Lamp from Reclaimed Burned Wood and Marble
By Gobi Design, Gabor Gobi
Located in Budapest, HU
Collectible design, sculptured mood lighting, one of a kind table lamp, organic shape desk lamp, is
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2010s Hungarian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Wire

Torch, Sculptured Lighting, Table Lamp from Reclaimed Burned Wood and Stone
By Gobi Design, Gabor Gobi
Located in Budapest, HU
Collectible design, sculptured mood lighting, one of a kind table lamp, organic shape desk lamp, is
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2010s Hungarian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Wire

Table Lamp, 1930, Material: Bronze, France, Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreau
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Materia: bronze Country: France To take care of your property and the lives of our
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp, 1930, Material: Bronze, France, Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreau
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Materia: bronze and glass Country: France To take care of your property and the lives
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp, 1930, Material: Bronze, France, Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreau
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table lamp Materia: bronze and glass Country: France To take care of your property and the lives
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
., radios, transistor radios, combined, stereophonic, tables for sewing machines, among others.2 The company
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Console with Comte plate, 1932, Art Deco in Wood and gold
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
., radios, transistor radios, combined, stereophonic, tables for sewing machines, among others.2 The company
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Anders Pehrson ‘Tube Desk Light’ for Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, 1973
By Ateljé Lyktan, Anders Pherson
Located in Beerse, VAN
is located can be turned slightly to direct the light beam as desired. The lamp is made of plastic
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Anders Pehrson ”Tube Desk Light” for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1973
By Ateljé Lyktan, Anders Pherson
Located in Beerse, VAN
is located can be turned slightly to direct the light beam as desired. The lamp is made of plastic
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Lamp, Daum Nancy, France, Style: Art Deco, 1924
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
table glassware of good quality and then in a second phase, around 1890, he formed an art department
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Lamp, Sign: Daum Nancy, France, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1904
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
table glassware of good quality and then in a second phase, around 1890, he formed an art department
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

A Table by the Window, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Europe, Paris, figure, people, waiter, wine, dining, food, interior, Manet, Sargent, Degas, table, chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Rustic Distressed Wood Ceramic Top Bookshelf Console Table or Rolling Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Rustic distressed wood & ceramic inset top bookshelf console table or rolling bar
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Putrella Centerpiece Tray by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Putrella centerpiece pays homage to the rugged beauty of industrial I beams. Its design is slightly bent
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Steel, Iron

Putrella Centerpiece Tray by Enzo Mari
Putrella Centerpiece Tray by Enzo Mari
H 3.25 in W 19 in D 4.75 in
Pierre Giraudon Fractal Resin Shatterline Chandelier
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Materials: 4 conical beams made of fractal synthetic resin, hollow inside. 2 in green, orange, and yellow. 1
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Chandelier P2430 Pendant Fixture Yamagiwa, 1998
By Yamagiwa, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original fixtures for use in the dining room, reducing their size and attaching them to the oak beams
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mission Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chandelier Art Nouveau Glass Daum Nancy attributed to Louis majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. The first thing I did was start producing table glassware of good quality and then in a second phase
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Paper Table S, Console Table, in Polished Steel Finish by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Where metal implies sturdiness, and calls for strong industrial motifs - the I/ the H, the beam
Category

2010s American Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Paper Table L, Console Table, in Stained Black Steel Finish by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Where metal implies sturdiness, and calls for strong industrial motifs - the I/ the H, the beam
Category

2010s American Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Paper Table S, Console Table in Stained Black Steel Finish by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Where metal implies sturdiness, and calls for strong industrial motifs, the I/ the H, the beam
Category

2010s American Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Steel

Lucite and Chrome I-Beam Dining Table with Glass Top
Located in Bridport, CT
Beautiful heavy lucite and chrome I-Beam Style Dining Table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Steel I-Beam Bar Height Dining Table - Counter Height Table - Hight Top Table
By Pandemic Design Studio
Located in Bridgeport, PA
The High-Rise Dining Table Industrial by nature, minimalist in style, create a design focal point
Category

2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Claro Walnut Table with I-Beam Base
Located in Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Hardwoods has created another fabulous California Claro Walnut Dining table set atop an
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Claro Walnut Table with I-Beam Base
Claro Walnut Table with I-Beam Base
H 30.25 in W 90 in D 57 in
Reclaimed White Oak I-Beam Conference Table by Mark Jupiter
By Mark Jupiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from reclaimed white oak with an antique stain, this conference table is a mix of strength
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

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I Beam Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic i beam dining table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every i beam dining table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a i beam dining table, we have 73 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a i beam dining table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A i beam dining table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made i beam dining table over the years, but those crafted by J. Wade Beam, Brueton and Laurel Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a I Beam Dining Table?

The average selling price for a i beam dining table at 1stDibs is $5,990, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About I Beam Dining Table
  • 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 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 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 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.