Auffray Dining Room Tables

Questions About Auffray Dining Room Tables

• What is a good centerpiece for a dining room table?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021

  There are many kinds of centerpieces for your dining room table — it is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage and antique centerpieces to meet any design style or decor scheme. There are modern, Art Deco, neoclassical, and more styles of centerpieces for you to choose from.

• What is the best paint for a dining room table?

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  AutomatonMarch 11, 2021

  The best paint for a dining table is with a lacquered finish, and a French Polish being the best type of lacquered finish. A French Polish is extremely labor intensive which also makes it the most expensive of finishes. It involves many applications and layers of lacquer - each layer laboriously hand polished to a hard and gorgeous sheen often times resembling a sheet of glass. This thick beautiful lacquer will protect your dining table's paint for many years of regular use. Without this, your table will be more susceptible to scratches, dings and liquid stains from your plates, silverware and glassware.

• Do my dining room chairs have to match my table?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

• What is the best wood for a dining room table?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021

  The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. But a widely used wood for this furnishing is oakwood. It is the most durable wood with wide and open grain. It withstands surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. A collection of dining tables spanning different periods, materials, and shapes is available on 1stDibs.

• Are rectangular or round dining tables better for small dining rooms?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026

  Round dining tables suit smaller or square rooms since they seat people efficiently and remove sharp corners, and pedestal bases free up legroom.

• What is the best shape table for a small dining room?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021

  The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.

• Which table shape works best for my dining room?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026

  Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular tables fit longer, more formal spaces.

• What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026

  Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.