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Scandinavian Modern Birch Laminate oval Racetrack Dining table
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Birch and light gray Laminate oval Racetrack Dining table with trestle legs
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Post modern Knoll white laminate racetrack dining table by joe d'urso
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern Knoll white laminate racetrack dining table by joe d'urso. Simple design oval
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Stunning Mastercraft Brass Racetrack Dining Table Hollywood Regency
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous brass Mastercraft racetrack table. Faux bamboo vertical supports with flat racetrack top
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Marble Racetrack Dining Table by Muller's Onix of Mexico
By Muller's Onyx, Muller of Mexico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Mexican marble dining or conference pedestal table is a 1970's modern piece that makes a
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Stone, Onyx

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Walnut Segmented Base Racetrack Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Eight foot long walnut dining / conference table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

12 seat Vintage Matteo Grassi leather and glass oval racetrack dining table
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A beautifully designed and constructed Matteo Grassi cream leather and glass dining, or conference
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1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Oval Racetrack Dining Table 4 Chairs Outdoor Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Woodard spun fiberglass oval racetrack glass top dining table 4 chairs outdoor set Stunning
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Beautiful Radiating Rosewood Dining Table, attributed to Ico Parisi, circa 1954
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Racetrack dining table with radiating rosewood top and metal base attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Large Dining Table in Goatskin with Brass Bases 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Racetrack dining table with top in lacquered goatskin with 2 half-moon brass bases by Karl Springer
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Edmond J Spence Walnut Oval Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J Spence walnut bevelled edge racetrack dining table made in Sweden. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Tulip Style Dining Table White Laminate 57" racetrack oval top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip Style Dining table in the manner of Eero Saarinen. Racetrack oval shaped laminate top. 57" x
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate

Racetrack Oval Glass Top Stacked Lucite Blocks Base Dining Table
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stacked Lucite base glass top dining conference table.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Single Pedestal Base Oval racetrack Shape Two Leaves Cerused Oak Dining Table
By Pace Collection, Knoll, Brueton, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Pedestal Base Oval racetrack Shape Two Leaves Cerused Oak Dining Table MINT! two leaves 20
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Racetrack w/ Two Large Leaves Carved Olive Finish Dining Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two Tone Olive and Amber Finihs Round Racetrack w/ Two Large Leaves Carved Finish Dining Table MINT
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Large Oval Racetrack Knife Edge Lacquered Parchment Goat Skin Dining Table MINT
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oval Racetrack Knife Edge Lacquered Parchment Goat Skin Double Pedestal Dining Conference
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Parchment Paper

Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table MINT! two leaves
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Parchment Paper

McGuire Style Racetrack Oval Rattan Sheaf of Wheat Glass Top Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage racetrack oval shaped natural rattan sheaf of wheat dining table with racetrack
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

Dunbar Round Walnut Dining Table with 2 Extension Boards Leafs Racetrack Shape
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar round dark walnut dining room table with 2 x 15
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Banded Oval Racetrack Shape Carved Double Pedestal Burl Walnut 13' Long Dining
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Oval Racetrack Shape Carved Double Pedestal Burl Walnut 13' Long Dining Conference Table
Category

20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Sola Racetrack Table in Oak, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ebonized racetrack table, designed in collaboration with Jake Alexander Arnold, is seen here
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oval Rattan Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oval racetrack shape rattan or bamboo dining table, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Oval Rattan Dining Table
Oval Rattan Dining Table
H 29 in W 80 in D 36 in
Vintage Neoclassical Style Racetrack Dining Conference Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Neoclassical Style Racetrack Dining Conference Table Classical lines in mahogany with
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Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Revival Conference Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Table. One-inch thick top with edge banding and a slight
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Post Modern Oval Dining Table after Evans
By Paul Evans, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular oval dining table on Cityscape like architectural brass base, with inset oval glass top
Category

Early 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite Dining Table by Charles Hollis Jones, "Blade" Line
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pedestal dining table with a 2" thick, beveled Lucite top designed and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Faux Goat Skin Lacquered Dining Table With Two Leaves, Circa 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Peabody, MA
Racetrack oval form dining table in a faux goat skin lacquered finish, circa 1980s. Includes two
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Cherry
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
dining table with a black universal segmented base and cherry wood veneer top with black vinyl edge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Oval Trevi Dining Table in Nero Marquina by South Loop Loft
Located in Chicago, IL
A custom dining table designed in house by South Loop Loft. The oval Trevi dining table was
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

8' Customizable Solid Wood "Radius" Modern Dining Table with Tambour Base
By Union Wood Co.
Located in Vancouver, B.C.
The Radius dining table is a furniture piece that will set the tone of style in your home. Solid
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Racetrack Oval Glass Top Single Tessellated Marble Pedestal Base Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Racetrack Oval Glass Top Single Tessellated Marble Pedestal Base Dining Table MINT.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Round to Oval Expanding Dining Table 1960s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Professionally restored walnut mid-century modern dining table. Expands from small round shape to
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Elm, Walnut

Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Laminate #2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
dining table with a black universal segmented base and a light blonde laminate top with black vinyl edge
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Nicos Zographos Large Oval Travertine Marble Stainless Steel Dining Table MCM
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Amazingly well-made, a dining or conference table that can also be use as a desk. The top is a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel

Spectacular Large Brown Onyx Oval Pedestal Dining Table by Muller's of Mexico
By Muller of Mexico, Roberto Burle Marx
Located in St. Louis, MO
dining or conference table on a sculpted pedestal base. The top has carefully selected book matched Onyx
Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Onyx

Race-Track Oval Powder-Coated Wrought Iron Dining Table with Thick Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
is a powder-coated wrought iron dining table with a one-inch thick glass oval racetrack top. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron, Metal

Post and Truss Dining Table in Black Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lucite and black nickel dining table by Charles Hollis Jones from the "Post and Truss
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Nickel

66" Round Extension Dining Table with Center Pedestal Opening to 12', c. 1880
Located in Miami, FL
table that opens to a racetrack with six leaves that lengthen it from a 5 1/2 foot round to 12 foot long
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pedestal Dining Table White Oak on Cast Iron Amicalola Base by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Amicalola base captures the room set against a racetrack-shaped top. This pedestal base is hand
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Racetrack Trestle Table Made from Reclaimed Pine
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trestle table is seen here in 132" x 45" with radius ends, however it can be built in any size
Category

2010s American Country Farm Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

1980's Brass and Glass Racetrack Console Table Bar
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simplistic yet sophisticated 2-tier brass and glass Mid-Century console table by Milo Baughman. The
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Italian Full Bronze Sculptural Table Base, circa 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional Italian Full Bronze Sculptural Table Base, circa 1970s. *glass top featured in images
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Joseph D’Urso for Knoll High Table in American Cherry and Chrome, 1995
By Knoll, Joe D'Urso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1995 production of designer Joe D’Urso’s minimalist 1980 High Table for Knoll with American
Category

1990s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Steel

10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK armchairs with a Matteo Grassi table
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
armchairs matched to a large an impressive Matteo Grassi cream leather and glass dining table. The price
Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Aluminum and Fiberglass Garden or Patio Dining Table, Oval Racetrack
Located in Miami, FL
Aluminum and Fiberglass Garden or Patio Dining Table, Oval Racetrack Offered for sale is a
Category

Late 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Mid-Century Dia Chrome & Glass Dining Conference Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Madison, WI
High quality, original, Design Institute of America chrome and glass racetrack dining or conference
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Style Glass Top Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish console table features a racetrack-shaped thick glass top and a brass colored base. Will
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Rattan Console Table - Stacked Reed - Organic Modern
Located in Decatur, GA
Gorgeous midcentury stacked rattan racetrack shaped console table, France circa 1960s. Woven raffia
Category

Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Reed, Rattan, Raffia, Wicker

Maison Jansen Style Sculptural Mirror Image Carved Wood Swan Console Table Base
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
great as Center Table or an Animal Sculpture. We do not have the Glass Top, and a Racetrack shaped
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Brass Elongated Racetrack Shape Light Fixture Paul Evan Style
By Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
table fixture.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century, French Belle Époque Coffee Table in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Belle Époque coffee table in walnut featuring a racetrack top, carved cabriole legs
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Amazing Custom Tommi Parzinger Racetrack Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Absolutely amazing Tommi Parzinger racetrack dining table with inlaid top and cruciform base. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Button Racetrack Dining Table in Oxidized and Cerused Rift White Oak
By Godar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Long version of the Button round dining table. Solid hardwood with a four-point base. Available in
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Joe D'urso granite top racetrack table on castors by Knoll
By Joseph D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Black granite top racetrack table on black steel oval legs mounted on castors.
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel

T08 Round Dining Table, Handcrafted in Solid Walnut
By Jason Lewis Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
The T08 is a round three legged table, ideal for a small dining space or as an occasional table in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage Italian Marble Chrome Base Glass Top Dining Writing Table, circa 1970
Located in Houston, TX
A fabulous period Italian vintage dining writing table circa 1970 having an oval marble base and
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Gramercy Tavern Dining or Desk Table, Hand crafted and Designed by Gregg Lipton
By Gregg Lipton
Located in Cumberland, ME
dining room at the restaurant. The design of this table or desk is well suited in large scale with
Category

2010s American International Style Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chrome Racetrack Console Table By Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Design Institute of America DIA chrome console with a black glass top.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Racetrack Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Chrome and glass racetrack dining table by Milo Baughman. dimensions are 95.25"W x 38.25"D x 28"T
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Racetrack Dining Table by Milo Baughman
Racetrack Dining Table by Milo Baughman
H 28 in W 95.5 in D 38.25 in
Art Deco Racetrack Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Racetrack dining table in Macassar Ebony with black glass center insert ( not visible on main
Category

Vintage 1930s French Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Racetrack Dining Table
Art Deco Racetrack Dining Table
H 30.5 in W 138 in D 49 in
Blond Swedish Birch with Burl Oval Racetrack Dining Table Spece
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edmond Spence blond birch beveled edge racetrack dining table made in Sweden. 2
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

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Racetrack Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic racetrack dining table available at 1stDibs. Each racetrack dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. There are 39 variations of the antique or vintage racetrack dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect racetrack dining table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A racetrack dining table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Mastercraft, Ken Petersen and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful racetrack dining table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Racetrack Dining Table?

A racetrack dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,150, while the lowest priced sells for $880 and the highest can go for as much as $49,995.

Finding the Right dining-room-tables for You

No matter your furniture style of choice, a shared meal is one of life’s true rewards. Why not treat your family and friends to a luxurious dining experience? Browse our top picks to find the perfect antique, new or vintage dining room table for this important occasion.

Modern furniture design borrows significantly from the trends of yore, and this is especially apparent in dining tables. Ancient Egyptians made practical use of the earliest four-legged tables of wood and rock — their models bear striking similarity to the dining tables of today — while common large medieval dining room tables in England were made of oak or elm. Romans and Greeks, renowned for big banquets that involved entertainment as well as good food, used early dining room tables made of marble or wood and metals such as bronze for meals. 

On 1stDibs, find a range of dining room tables that offers no shortage of options to accommodate modest interiors, midsize family homes and even lavish banquets (entertainment not included).

Beginning in the mid-19th century, more American homes featured dining rooms, where families could gather specifically for a meal together. In the States, upper-class families were the first to enjoy dining room tables, which were the centerpiece of the dining room

Dining room tables of the Victorian era were created in a range of revivalist styles inspired by neoclassical, Renaissance, Gothic and other traditions. Furnishings of the period were made of various woods, including oak, rosewood and mahogany, and referenced a variety of decorative arts and architectural motifs. Some dining room tables finished in the Rococo style feature gorgeous inlaid marble tabletops or other ornamental flourishes handcrafted by Parisian furniture makers of the 18th century.

In many modern spaces, there often isn’t a dining room separate from the kitchen — instead, they frequently share real estate in a single area. Mid-century modern dining room tables, specifically those created by designers such as Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Alvar Aalto, are typically clean and uncomplicated designs for a dining area that’s adjacent to where the cooking is done. Furniture of this era hasn’t lost its allure for those who opt for a casual and contemporary aesthetic.

If you’re of the modern mindset that making and sharing meals should be one in the same — and perhaps large antique dining tables don’t mesh well with your style — consider a popular alternative. 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. Giovanni Offredi’s Paracarro table for Saporiti Italia is a striking round table option that showcases the magnificent Italian industrial design of the 1970s.

Find a collection of antique, new and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.

Questions About Racetrack Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A racetrack table is like a racetrack in that it has straight sides and curved ends. They are also known as oval conference tables. Racetrack tables are suitable for both home and office use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary racetrack tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.