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Warthog Table Lamp
Warthog Table Lamp

Warthog Table Lamp

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

This Bronze Warthog Table Lamp is a celebration of Africa’s untamed character, where sculpture and

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Console Table - Nyala Thanda Tortoise Linen Silver
Console Table - Nyala Thanda Tortoise Linen Silver

Console Table - Nyala Thanda Tortoise Linen Silver

Located in New York, NY

The elegant symmetry of Nyala antelope horns inspired the flowing forms of our Nyala Table

Category

2010s South African Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Linen

Pair Of Regency Pier Tables
Pair Of Regency Pier Tables

Pair Of Regency Pier Tables

Located in Reepham, GB

A Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany, Ebony & Gilt Bronze Mounted Pier Tables of exceptional

Category

Antique Early 19th Century African Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern, Brutalist & Bronzed Steel Puzzle Side table
Modern, Brutalist & Bronzed Steel Puzzle Side table

Modern, Brutalist & Bronzed Steel Puzzle Side table

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Puzzle Side Table is monumental in attitude — its steel-plated form constructed as if from

Category

2010s South African Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Steel

Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Bring a majestic presence to your home décor with my bronze elephant sculpture, table lamps and

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lukiwe Table Lamp
Lukiwe Table Lamp

Lukiwe Table Lamp

$1,440 / item

Lukiwe Table Lamp

Located in Durban, ZA

atelier in Durban, South Africa.

Category

2010s South African Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bronze Kingfisher Table Lamp
Bronze Kingfisher Table Lamp

Bronze Kingfisher Table Lamp

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Handcrafted Sculptural Kingfisher Table Lamp in cast bronze using the lost wax method. Handmade

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Lighting reimagined – Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp: A fusion of art and function, this

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp
Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp: A fusion of art and function, this handcrafted table lamp is

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Aya Table Lamp by TheUrbanative
Aya Table Lamp by TheUrbanative

Aya Table Lamp by TheUrbanative

Located in Geneve, CH

Aya table lamp by TheUrbanative The Andrika Collection Dimensions: 21,5 x 18,5 x 53 cm Material

Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

White Impala Horn Table Lamp
White Impala Horn Table Lamp

White Impala Horn Table Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

One of a kind impala horn table lamp. Black two-tier wooded base, with a white and black linen drum

Category

20th Century South African Anglo-Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Horn

Stone Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Stone Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Stone Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Stone table lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 10 L X 10 D X 58 H cm Materials: Chiseled Stone

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Steel, Other

Bronze Owl Table Lamp - handmade
Bronze Owl Table Lamp - handmade

Bronze Owl Table Lamp - handmade

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Handcrafted table lamp in cast bronze featuring sculpted motifs of an owl perched on a twig and

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Mortar & Pestle Table Lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 20 L X 20 D X 52 H cm Materials: Copper

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Other

Puzzle Bronzed Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Puzzle Bronzed Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Puzzle Bronzed Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Puzzle bronzed table lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 58 H cm Materials: Bronze coated

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pod Single Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Pod Single Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Pod Single Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Pod single table lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 30 L X 30 D X 58 H cm Materials: composite

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stellar Small Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Stellar Small Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Stellar Small Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Stella small table lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 30 L X 30 D X 60 H cm Materials: Handmade

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

So Disco Table Lamp by Egg Designs
So Disco Table Lamp by Egg Designs

So Disco Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

So Disco Table Lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 42 L X 38 D X 83 H cm Materials: Handmade Ceramic

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pod Double Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Pod Double Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Pod Double Table Lamp by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Pod double table lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 45 L x 45 D x 68 H cm Materials: Composite

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nan Table Lamp by Nish Studio
Nan Table Lamp by Nish Studio

Nan Table Lamp by Nish Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Nan Table Lamp by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 45 x D 12 x H 42 cm Materials: Ceramic Base, Double

Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Pair of Stellar Table Lamps by Egg Designs
Pair of Stellar Table Lamps by Egg Designs

Pair of Stellar Table Lamps by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Pair of stella table lamps by Egg Designs Dimensions: 30 L x 30 D x 60 H cm 30 L x 30 D x 80 H

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Earthy Loop table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Contemporary Earthy Loop table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst

Contemporary Earthy Loop table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst

Located in 1204, CH

The two Seed table lights are deliberately simplistic to echo the nebulous beginning of a tree

Category

2010s South African Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Earthy Eye table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Contemporary Earthy Eye table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst

Contemporary Earthy Eye table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst

Located in 1204, CH

. It holds a three-dimensional form with and African identity, and transforms further when the lights

Category

2010s South African Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade
Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

This handcrafted bronze table lamp features an abstract tree trunk column with sculpted leaves and

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl

Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand carved African teak stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina and added tin

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps in cast bronze - pair - handmade
Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps in cast bronze - pair - handmade

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps in cast bronze - pair - handmade

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Handcrafted Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps in cast bronze made using the lost wax method. Comes as

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Earthy Two Eye table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Contemporary Earthy Two Eye table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst

Contemporary Earthy Two Eye table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst

Located in 1204, CH

. It holds a three-dimensional form with and African identity, and transforms further when the lights

Category

2010s South African Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp
Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp

Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

copper tube extension arm. This is set into a African Mahogany timber base with a connection that allows

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

Bronzed Gills Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp
Bronzed Gills Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp

Bronzed Gills Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

-Century Modern or African inspired interior. There are options on the lampshade, the raffia can be

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bronzed Loops Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp
Bronzed Loops Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp

Bronzed Loops Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

century modern or African inspired interior. There are options on the lampshade, the raffia can be

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bronzed Balls Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp
Bronzed Balls Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp

Bronzed Balls Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

century modern or African inspired interior. There are options on the lampshade, the raffia can be

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Earthy Womb table lamp 02 Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Contemporary Earthy Womb table lamp 02 Handcrafted by Jan Ernst

Contemporary Earthy Womb table lamp 02 Handcrafted by Jan Ernst

Located in 1204, CH

Walking the ancestral grounds of the Stadsal Caves prompts a feeling of reverence and mystique for the people who once inhabited the interleaving spaces. Tremendous voids and crack...

Category

2010s South African Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Silhouette Table Lamp Set of 3
Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Silhouette Table Lamp Set of 3

Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Silhouette Table Lamp Set of 3

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

century modern or African inspired interior. There are options on the lampshade, the raffia can be

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Totem #1 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
Totem #1 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

Totem #1 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

African inspired interior. There are 2 color options, black or white, for larger orders we can customize

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Totem #2 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
Totem #2 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

Totem #2 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

African inspired interior. There are 2 color options, black or white, for larger orders we can customize

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Totem #2 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
Totem #2 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

Totem #2 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

African inspired interior. There are 2 color options, black or white, for larger orders we can customize

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Totem #3 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
Totem #3 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

Totem #3 Modern Black Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

African inspired interior. There are 2 color options, black or white, for larger orders we can customize

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

TOTEM #3 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp
TOTEM #3 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

TOTEM #3 Modern White Jesmonite Plastered Terracotta Raffia & Brass Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

African inspired interior. There are 2 color options, black or white, for larger orders we can customize

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid Century Table Lamp in Goatskin and Wrought Iron 1950s
Rare Mid Century Table Lamp in Goatskin and Wrought Iron 1950s

Rare Mid Century Table Lamp in Goatskin and Wrought Iron 1950s

Located in Meer, VAN

table lamp in goatskin and wrought iron made in Congo, Africa. Mid 20th century - brought back to

Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Falcon Server by Egg Designs
Falcon Server by Egg Designs

Falcon Server by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

, leather Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is a unique perspective

Category

2010s South African Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Leather

Panoramic Server by Egg Designs
Panoramic Server by Egg Designs

Panoramic Server by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

, Laquered Mdf, Antique Brass Steel Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg

Category

2010s South African Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Steel

African Senufo Wood Carved Stool Table
African Senufo Wood Carved Stool Table

African Senufo Wood Carved Stool Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stool/table that is hand carved of solid wood with beautiful grain and aged patina. Both a

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Queen Nenzima Server, Solid Ash by Theurbanative
Queen Nenzima Server, Solid Ash by Theurbanative

Queen Nenzima Server, Solid Ash by Theurbanative

Located in Geneve, CH

tribe in the DRC during the 1920s. TheUrbanative is a contemporary South African furniture and

Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Steel

Constant Night Stand Single Left unit in Iroko Wood by Lemon
Constant Night Stand Single Left unit in Iroko Wood by Lemon

Constant Night Stand Single Left unit in Iroko Wood by Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, celebrating the inherent splendor of Iroko wood. Sourced from West Africa, this remarkable timber showcases a

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Constant Night Stand Single Right unit in Iroko Wood by Lemon
Constant Night Stand Single Right unit in Iroko Wood by Lemon

Constant Night Stand Single Right unit in Iroko Wood by Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, celebrating the inherent splendor of Iroko wood. Sourced from West Africa, this remarkable timber showcases a

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Queen Nenzima Server, Terrazzo by TheUrbanative
Queen Nenzima Server, Terrazzo by TheUrbanative

Queen Nenzima Server, Terrazzo by TheUrbanative

Located in Geneve, CH

Mangbetu tribe in the DRC during the 1920s. TheUrbanative is a contemporary South African furniture and

Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

highlight the beauty of Iroko wood. A beautiful West African wood that has a honey-coloured hue and darkens

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Carved Wood, Timber and Brass Blessing Bedside Pedestal
Hand Carved Wood, Timber and Brass Blessing Bedside Pedestal

Hand Carved Wood, Timber and Brass Blessing Bedside Pedestal

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

came to us in the most serendipitous way, he came to South Africa looking for better opportunities

Category

2010s South African Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Lunar Limited Edition Console in Aluminum & Malmesbury Slate by Jesse Ede
Lunar Limited Edition Console in Aluminum & Malmesbury Slate by Jesse Ede

Lunar Limited Edition Console in Aluminum & Malmesbury Slate by Jesse Ede

Located in Geneve, CH

returning to South Africa, he opened a small design and manufacturing studio that provided custom interiors

Category

2010s South African Modern Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Primal Console by Egg Designs
Primal Console by Egg Designs

Primal Console by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

, chiselled burnished black leg, copper leaf Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche

Category

2010s South African Modern Console Tables

Materials

Copper

African Senufo Hardwood Stool or Small Table
African Senufo Hardwood Stool or Small Table

African Senufo Hardwood Stool or Small Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

Western African hardwood stool carved from a single piece of wood.... makes a great side table as

Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Hardwood

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Africa Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Africa dining table for your home. Each Africa dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 98 variations of the antique or vintage Africa dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Africa dining table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Africa dining table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Africa dining table over the years, but those crafted by Egg Designs, Andrianna Shamaris and Afra & Tobia Scarpa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Africa Dining Table?

Prices for a Africa dining table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $55 and can go as high as $48,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.
Questions About Africa 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The size of a dining table for six depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables designed to seat six are 72 inches long by 36 inches wide. With round tables, the typical diameter size for a six-seater is 60 to 72 inches. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Some furniture lovers and interior designers believe ceramic dining tables are worth it. Ceramic tabletops introduce a new texture to dining rooms, enhancing the overall visual appeal. They are also resistant to staining and the effects of heat, characteristics that many other materials used to produce tabletops can lack. However, there are some downsides to ceramic tabletops. For one thing, a large table topped with ceramic may be very heavy and difficult to move. The tabletop can also crack or chip if you drop something heavy on it. To determine whether a ceramic table is ideal for you, weigh the pros and cons of owning one carefully. Shop an assortment of ceramic dining tables and other dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.