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Parsons Dining Table - Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Parsons Dining Table - Mahogany Finish. This expandable dining table with an easy to open ratchet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Salmon Matte Laminate Parsons Dining Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this Postmodern Salmon Matte Laminate Parsons Dining Table. Its
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Danish Parsons Dining Table Dyrlund Denmark Tri-Wood
By Dyrlund
Located in Baltimore, MD
A spectacular tri-wood midcentury Parsons dining table by Dyrlund of Denmark, circa 1960. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak, Rosewood, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Large Parsons Dining Table Two 20" Leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin large chocolate laminate Parsons dining table with two 20" leaves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 66.25 in
Milo Baughman Olivewood Burl Parsons Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful olivewood burl dining table by Milo Baughman. Clean lines, great figurative burl book
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
Aluminum Base Parsons Dining Table with Black Formica Leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Nice quality aluminum base parsons table, with plate glass top, and two black formica refractory
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Burlwood Parsons Dining Table with 2 Leaves by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
A substantial vintage burl dining table with triangular legs and two leaves. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Patchwork Oak Parsons Dining Table, Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern oak Parsons extension dining table with patchwork top
By Thomasville
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 100 in D 40 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern burled olive wood Parsons extension dining table
By John
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
H 29 in W 104 in D 42 in
Milo Baughman Style Patchwork Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern patchwork burl wood Parsons extension dining table
In the manner of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
H 28 in W 104 in D 39 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Burl
H 29 in W 110 in D 42 in
Robert Baron for Glenn of California Rosewood Parsons Dining Table, Refinished
By John Stuart, Glenn of California, Robert Baron
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table
By Robert Baron for Glenn of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.25 in W 100 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table by Henredon, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table
By Henredon
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Macassar, Burl
H 29.75 in W 110 in D 42 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table by Lane, Newly Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table in gorgeous book-matched burled
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
H 30 in W 100 in D 40 in
Parsons Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Parsons dining table is know for its large open design to maximize seating. With its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cedar, Paint, Lacquer, Burl, Fir, Hardwood, Walnut, Teak, Oak, Maple, Ma...
Minimalist Brazilian Modern Exotic hardwood minimalist extension dining table
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Brazilian Modern parsons dining table with exotic hardwood veneer top. Table is all one section
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 28.5 in W 64.5 in D 34 in
Midcentury Expandable Milo Baughman Dining Table for Directional
By Directional
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional Milo Baughman Parsons dining table circa 1960s, by Directional Furniture. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage White Laminate Custom Parsons Style Rectangle Dining Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage white laminate custom made Parson’s style rectangle dining table. Gorgeous
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Composition
Modern Parson Style Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
dining table into your design plan.
Its clean, simple lines reflect the timeless form of a parson table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Black Lacquer Parsons Style Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic dining table by Milo Baughman for Directional. Table is well constructed and comes with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Custom Parsons Style White Table
By Parsons
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made "Parsons"-style tables. This is a special order item in your required size and choice
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid Century Modern Teak Parsons Style Dining Room & Conference Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant large teak dining table with brass detail accenting the apron. Table is seven foot long by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak Parsons Parquet Top Dining Table, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29 in W 126 in D 45 in
Paul Evans Monumental Burl Wood Parsons Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional custom monumental Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
H 29.25 in W 144.25 in D 60 in
Handsome Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Parsons Leg Dining Table Midcentury
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mastercraft Amboyna burl and brass parsons leg dining table. This table is in very nice
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 68 in D 45 in
Asian Parson Style Black Extension Dining Table with Two Aproned Leaves
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian Parson style extension dining table with a black dyed finish and two aproned leaves
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
Lovely Milo Baughman Thick Chunky Aluminum Parson Style Dining Table Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Milo Baughman thick chunky aluminum dining table. This one piece dining table has a great
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28 in W 77 in D 43 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Parsons Style Dining Table in White Lacquer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
ultimate parsons style dining table. Includes two 19.25" leaves. Table without leaves is 39" square making
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 28.25 in W 77.5 in D 39 in
Chromed Steel Parsons Style Dining Table In The Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic chromed steel and glass parsons style dining table in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak Parsons Extension Dining Table With Parquet Top
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Parsons extension dining table
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.13 in W 126 in D 45 in
Long Drexel Heritage Parsons Burl Wood Dining Banquet Table With Three Leaves
By Henredon
Located in Elkton, MD
Gorgeous high quality burl wood dining table by Drexel, comes with three extension leaves.
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 30 in W 75 in D 46 in
Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Parsons Small Scale Dining Table in Burl Wood
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic, simple, and modern design for the 1960s. This table features beautiful burl wood in a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Laminate & Chrome Parsons Dinette, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 29"h, 34"sq
- Parsons style square faux-wood laminate top table with chrome cube legs in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Parsons Table in Cerused Rift-Sawn White Oak, Custom Made
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom dining table in solid, rift-sawn white oak with a "limed" or "cerused", satin finish
Category
2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Parsons Table in Solid Bookmatched Walnut, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This parsons table is made in solid bookmatched black walnut, no veneer! The images show how the
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 102 in D 42 in
Modern Burl Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern burl wood dining table, with Parsons style legs, one drawer, a 'rustic' warm brown finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Dining Table by Rud Thygesen
By Rud Thygesen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A round mahogany dining table with parson's legs. Manufactured by Botium.
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Glass Wood Chrome Dining Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderfully simplistic parsons style 1970s rectangular dining table. Made of glass, wood and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Long Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans for directional "Cityscape", 84" Parsons style dining table. All chromed metal over wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings "Constellation" Dining Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare "Constellation" dining table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Bleached Walnut with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mastercraft Brass Dining Table with glass inserts
By Mastercraft
Located in South Charleston, WV
29.5 inches high by 81 inches long by 42.5 wide. Seats 6-8. Parsons form dining table by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic Burlwood Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic parsons style dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Table has two 18" leaves. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
Mastercraft Patinated Brass & Steel Greek Key Dining Room Table
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mastercraft Patinated Brass and Steel Greek Key Dining Room Table
USA, circa 1970s
An exceptional
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Dia Chrome and Incised Glass Canted Leg Dining Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Design Institute of America chrome and incised grid pattern glass dining table. Canted corner legs
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Magnificent Graphic Bookmatch Olivewood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Olive
Mastercraft Bronze Mirror and Brass Dining Table (SATURDAY SALE)
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Parsons form dining table by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids clad in brass sheet with brass edge trim
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Expandable Dining Table for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wonderfully striking parson styled dining table in Olive burlwood with two 19.5" leaves making
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Olive
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style extension dining table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1975. Exquisite bookmatched
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Olive
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Spectacular Olivewood Butterfly Patterned Dining Table by Sprunger for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style extension dining or conference table by the esteemed Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, circa 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 118 in D 42 in
Milo Baughman Rosewood Dining Table for Directional (w/3 Leafs)
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful Vintage Milo Baughman Rosewood dining table for Directional. Comes with 3 leafs not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Brueton American Modernist Polished Stainless Steel Smoked Glass Dining Table
By Brueton
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning modern late 20th century stainless steel and smoked glass dining table. Made by Brueton
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 84 in D 34 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table with Extension Leaf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Table Parsons with Extension Leaf.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 33.5 in
Magnificent Restored Butterfly Patterned Olivewood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style extension dining or conference table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Olive
H 29.25 in W 120 in D 42 in
Stunning mid century chrome dining table with burl top 2 leaves
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century chrome dining table with burl top 2 leaves. Amazing burl top with square
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Dining Table, Brass and Burlwood, William Doezema
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft dining table, brass and Burlwood, William Doezema
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 68 in D 45 in
Unusual Cast Aluminum Extension Dining Table with Wall Mount Brackets
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This table can be set up as a simple Parsons Table, or you can attach the "leaves"on either end to
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Roman Thomas Andre Lacquered Parchment Dining Table with Scallop Detail
Located in Chicago, IL
This custom Parsons style parchment/vellum Andre dining table by Roman Thomas is finished in satin
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
H 30 in W 96 in D 39 in
Mastercraft Brass Dining Table with Bronze Mirror Top Mid-Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Brass framed parsons shape dining table by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids. The top of the table is an
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Bielecky Brothers Rattan Parsons Dining Chairs
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Southampton, NJ
Brothers Parsons dining or work table. For table details please see our separate listing.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Raffia, Rattan, Wood
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Parsons Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal parsons dining table for your home. Frequently made of wood, burl and metal, every parsons dining table was constructed with great care. There are 217 variations of the antique or vintage parsons dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the parsons dining table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A parsons dining table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Milo Baughman, Directional and John Widdicomb each produced at least one beautiful parsons dining table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Parsons Dining Table?
Prices for a parsons dining table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,650.
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 Parsons Dining Table
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Parsons table is named for where it was created. Its design originates from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France. The first ones hit the market in the 1930s and became popular as alternatives to the more ornamental furniture commonly sold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Parsons tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024How 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024How 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, 2021A 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.
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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.
- What is the best dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Dining 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, 2021The 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.
- Is a dining table necessary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, 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, 2024How 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, 2024The 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.
- Is onyx good for a dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Yes, 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, 2021A 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, 2023Whether 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, 2021A 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, 2022To 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, 2022Large 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, 2023There 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, 2023There 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, 2021Dining 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, 2021A 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.
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