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Large 19th Century Portable Pine Farm Harvest Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting old pine farm table. A large antique portable table originally used to set up in the
Category

Antique 19th Century European Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Gubi Atmosfera Natural teak Dining Table Designed by GUBI
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The tables’ simple aesthetics maintain an understated poise with a nod to classic references
Category

2010s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Stunning Victorian James Phillips & Son's Solid Hardwood Extending Dining Table
By James Phillips & Sons
Located in GB
solid Mahogany extending dining table with oversized hand carved claw and ball feet A very good
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

A Regency extending dining table by Morgan & Sanders, suppliers to Lord Nelson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
portable camp chests and dining tables. The latter were dining tables which, when closed, might seat only
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Marco Zanuso Large Architectural X-Leg Dining Table in Walnut, Italy 1974
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) A large and striking modernist dining table by Marco Zanuso, in polished
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
H 9.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
H 9.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
H 9.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
H 9.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
H 9.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
H 9.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
H 9.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
H 9.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
OLO Ring Portable Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Material: steel, PP Color: champagne gold shade + matt black shiny black shade + matt black coral orange shade + matt black olive green shade + champagne gold Light Source...
Category

2010s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

OLO Ring Portable Table Lamp
OLO Ring Portable Table Lamp
H 11.4 in W 5.1 in D 7.8 in
1960s Modern Teakwood Folding Tray Table Portable Service
By Ernest Sohn
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Solid Teakwood Folding Tray Portable Table Maker label present. Thailand Teak 28.25
Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian 1940s Portable Wrought Iron Table Lamp
By Carlo Rizzarda
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s Portable Wrought Iron Table Lamp. Carries two bulbs Attributed to the work of Carlo
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 1940s Portable Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Italian 1940s Portable Wrought Iron Table Lamp
H 18.12 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Portable Table Lamp with Vintage Shade - 04
By Sara Schoenberger
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Reclaim" is a portable LED table lamp whose hardware is designed to fit a wide range of found
Category

2010s North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Portable Table Lamp with Vintage Shade - 05
By Sara Schoenberger
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Reclaim" is a portable LED table lamp whose hardware is designed to fit a wide range of found
Category

2010s North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Portable Table Lamp with Vintage Shade - 02
By Sara Schoenberger
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Reclaim" is a portable LED table lamp whose hardware is designed to fit a wide range of found
Category

2010s North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Portable Table Lamp with Vintage Shade - 01
By Sara Schoenberger
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Reclaim" is a portable LED table lamp whose hardware is designed to fit a wide range of found
Category

2010s North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Portable Table Lamp with Vintage Shade - 02
By Sara Schoenberger
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Reclaim" is a portable LED table lamp whose hardware is designed to fit a wide range of found
Category

2010s North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mild Difference Marble Table by SCATTER.D STUDIO
By Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Piacenza, IT
Mild difference marble table by Scattered Disc Objects Material: Carrara marble or bardiglio
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Mild Difference Marble Table by Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Mild difference marble table by Scattered Disc Objects Limited Edition 8+4 AP. Dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

PH 2/1 Portable
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This portable table lamp emits a glare-free, soft and comfortable light, that has a dim-to-warm
Category

2010s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

PH 2/1 Portable
PH 2/1 Portable
ChromeBrass
H 14 in W 8 in D 8 in
Louis Poulsen, Portable Table Lamp by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, portable table lamp by Verner Panton Width x Height x Length (mm) 160 x 230 x 160
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Chrome
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Chrome. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in White
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in White. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Brass
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Brass. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Black. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pivot ATD7 Portable Blue Silver Table Lamp by &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
A portable lamp that explores the boundaries between form and function At the heart of Pivot’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pivot ATD7 Portable Rusty Mint Table Lamp by &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
A portable lamp that explores the boundaries between form and function At the heart of Pivot’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Flowerpot VP9 Portable Matt White Table Lamp from Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Dubai, AE
The Flowerpot table lamp with a rounded pendant that hangs from the semi-domed upper shade, design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Flowerpot Vp9 Portable Table Lamp Stone Blue from Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Dubai, AE
The Flowerpot table lamp with a rounded pendant that hangs from the semi-domed upper shade, design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Raku SH8, Beige Grey/Bronzed Portable Table Lamp for &Tradition
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the traditional Japanese pottery technique, Raku is a compact lamp with considerable presence. Drawing inspiration from the age-old art form, the lamp features a hand-scu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Portable Mill Table Lamp Marble Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mill table lamp, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Mill
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Pierre Sindre 'Visir Ambience' Portable Copper & Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre 'Visir Ambience' portable copper & glass table lamp for Örsjö Designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Metal

Pierre Sindre 'Visir Ambience' Portable Brass & Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre 'Visir Ambience' portable brass & glass table lamp for Örsjö Designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Como SC53 Black Portable Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for & Tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
Match lighting to mood with Como SC53, a portable table lamp from Space Copenhagen. Crafted from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Como SC53 Aluminum Portable Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for & Tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
Match lighting to mood with Como SC53, a portable table lamp from Space Copenhagen. Crafted from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Sindre 'Visir' Portable Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre 'Visir' portable brass and glass table lamp for Örsjö Designed by Scandinavian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pierre Sindre 'Visir' Portable Copper and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre 'Visir' portable copper and glass table lamp for Örsjö. Designed by Scandinavian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Metal, Brass

Como Sc53 Brass Portable Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for & Tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
Como SC53, a portable Brass table lamp from Space Copenhagen. Crafted from anodized aluminium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flowerpot Vp9 Portable Mustard Table Lamp by Verner Panton for &Tradition
By Verner Panton
Located in Dubai, AE
table lamp version, and deliberately lightweight, the portable VP9 comes equipped with a USB charging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bellhop White Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T-Table Lamp in White by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby This sleek tabletop lamp was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Bellhop Grey Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Grey by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby This sleek tabletop lamp was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Bellhop Burnt Orange Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Burnt Orange by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby This sleek tabletop lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Bellhop Dark Brown Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Dark Brown by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby This sleek tabletop lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Bellhop Yellow Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk or Table Lamp for FLOS
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T-Table Lamp in Yellow by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Portable, rechargeable and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

'Kushi Mobile' Opaline Glass and Brass Portable Table Lamp for KDLN
By Alberto Saggia e Valerio Sommella, KDLN
Located in Glendale, CA
'Kushi Mobile' opaline glass and brass portable table lamp for KDLN. Executed in mouth-blown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

'Kushi Mobile' Opaline Glass and Copper Portable Table Lamp for KDLN
By Alberto Saggia e Valerio Sommella, KDLN
Located in Glendale, CA
'Kushi Mobile' opaline glass and copper portable table lamp for KDLN. Executed in mouth-blown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Wireless Table Lamp in 'Terracotta' for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Terracotta' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Table Lamp in 'Burgundy' 1980 for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Burgundy' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New, current
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Panthella Portable Metal by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Panthella Portable Metal by Louis Poulsen Width x height x length (mm) 160 x 230 x 160 Max. 0.5
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Panthella Portable V2 by Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Panthella Portable V2 by Louis Poulsen Width x height x length (mm) 160 x 230 x 160 Max. 0.5 kg
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Panthella Portable V2 by Louis Poulsen
Panthella Portable V2 by Louis Poulsen
H 9.06 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Lucca SC51 Moss Portable Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
This elegant portable lamp, inspired by the golden glow of the Tuscan city of Lucca, mimics the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lucca Sc51 Black Portable Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for & Tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
This elegant portable lamp, inspired by the golden glow of the Tuscan city of Lucca, mimics the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of H. Engholm and Svende Age Willumsen for Fritz Hansen portable tables
By Willumsen & Engholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Danish teak tray tables (Model 4508) designed by Svend Åge Willumsen and Hans Engholm for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Sindre Black 'Visir Ambience' Portable Metal & Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre black 'Visir Ambience' portable metal & glass table lamp for Örsjö Designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pierre Sindre White 'Visir Ambience' Portable Metal & Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre white 'Visir Ambience' portable metal & glass table lamp for Örsjö Designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Como SC53 Red Brown Portable Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for & Tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
Match lighting to mood with Como SC53, a portable table lamp from Space Copenhagen. Crafted from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Portable Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the portable dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each portable dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage portable dining table now, or shop our selection of 35 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a portable dining table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A portable dining table, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Verner Panton, Space Copenhagen and Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby each produced at least one beautiful portable dining table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Portable Dining Table?

A portable dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $359, while the lowest priced sells for $103 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
Questions About Portable Dining Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dining tables come in a huge variety of styles and are often chosen according to individual preference. The best dining tables are ones that are sturdy, well-made and able to withstand wear and tear. You should also consider your space limitations as well as budget. Find a versatile collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The narrowest a dining table can be is 36 inches. This leaves 18 inches of space for each of the guests on the opposite side of the table, as well as room in the center for serving dishes or platters. Find a collection of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.