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How much space do I need for my dining table?

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How much space do I need for my dining table?

A dining table should have a minimum of 30 to 36 inches of clearance around it.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Vintage 10ft George III Style Twin Pedestal Dining Table 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb large Vintage handmade twin pedestal dining table in elegant George III style,  crafted in mahogany and dating from the mid 20th Century. Capable of seating twelve ...
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Mid-20th Century English George III Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

American Designer, Dining Table, Rattan, Glass, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, rattan and black-lacquered metal dining table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75"H x 48.0"W x 48.0"D All items ship from High Po...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Solid Oak Trestle Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A monumental 19th century French oak dining table with unique decorative elements in the trestle base. Impossibly heavy, the top ...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oval Dining Table With Extension
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Elegant 19th century French dining table with an oval top and smooth extension mechanism expanding from 51.5” to 85.5” in length. Crafted from rich-toned wood, the table features flu...
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Newly Refinished -Expanding Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Table by Gudme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany 10/12 Seater Extending Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany 10/12 seater extending dining table having a quality mahogany top with a double moulded edge and two original extra leaves, pull out extending mech...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Other

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