How do you determine table base size?

A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.

What is the height of a dining table?

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.

What is the best dining table?

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.

What is the narrowest A dining table can be?

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.

Is a dining table necessary?

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.

How wide should a dining table be?

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.

How high should a dining table be?

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.

How thick should a dining table be?

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.

What is a dining table with leaf?

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.

What is an MCM dining table?

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.

Are ceramic dining tables good?

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.

Are extendable dining tables worth it?

Whether extendable dining tables are worth it is a matter of personal opinion. The selling point of an extendable dining table is that it allows you to increase the length of your table when you're hosting guests for meals and conserve space on days when you're not. If you frequently entertain and the size of your dining room makes having a large table impractical, an extendable table may be an ideal solution. On 1stDibs, find a collection of extendable dining tables.

What is the best width for a dining table?

The best width for a dining table may vary upon your needs. Typically, the width of a dining table may range from approximately 36 to 40 inches, and you want to make sure you allow for approximately three feet of walking space around the table in your dining room so that guests can move freely. Shop a wide range of vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs today.

What is a draw leaf dining table?

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.

Should a buffet be longer than a dining table?

No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table . Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.

Why are Japanese dining tables low?

The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a butterfly leaf in a dining table?

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.

What is the best wood for a dining table?

The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. Oakwood is widely used due to its durability and open grain structure. It can withstand surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. Find a range of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.

How tall is the typical dining table?

Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

Is a round dining table practical?

Yes, a round dining table is practical. Typically, shapes of dining tables that don't have corners save the most space. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of dining tables from some of the world's top sellers.

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Adrian Pearsall Compass Table

Peter Lane

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French Cast Iron Garden Table

Lane Lamp Table

Mid Century Round Glass Dining Table

Terracotta Lamp Base

Ficks Reed Rattan Dining Table Base Only

$1,100

H 28.5 in W 28 in D 24 in

Ficks Reed Rattan Dining Table Base Only

By Ficks Reed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ficks Reed rattan base only dining table. Nice freshly reacquired in white.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Cityscape Dining Table Base Only by Paul Evans Published Model

$10,500

H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 25 in

Cityscape Dining Table Base Only by Paul Evans Published Model

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

Table base only. The base itself is 37.5 wide, 25 deep and 27.5 high.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Spun Fiberglass Round Cone Shape Base Outdoor Dining Table Woodard

$1,200

H 29 in Dm 44 in

Spun Fiberglass Round Cone Shape Base Outdoor Dining Table Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tussle woodard outdoor large 44" fiberglass dining table. Base only no glass.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Stunning Faux Bamboo, Solid Brass Racetrack Dining Table Base by Mastercraft

$7,950

H 28.5 in W 56 in D 28 in

Stunning Faux Bamboo, Solid Brass Racetrack Dining Table Base by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous Mastercraft, Hollywood Regency all the way, faux bamboo brass dining table base only. A unique feature of this Mastercraft style is the illusion of lightness.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Warren Platner for Knoll Black Satin Finish Dining Table Base, 1980's

$2,840

H 28 in Dm 34 in

Warren Platner for Knoll Black Satin Finish Dining Table Base, 1980's

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage majestic Warren Platner for Knoll Steel Dining Table Base Only. Featuring his classic, 1966 designed, welded vertical Steel Wire rod form finish a top around ring base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

1970s Sphere Dining Table Base by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne

$3,000

H 28 in Dm 30.75 in

1970s Sphere Dining Table Base by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne

By Mobilier Modulair Moderne, Boris Tabacoff

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare Space Age 1970s Sphere dining table base only by French Designer Boris Tabacoff (1927-1985) for Mobilier Modulair Moderne.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"Regia" Base of Dining Table in Curved Cinnamon Natural Wood Multi-laminate

$3,104

H 30.71 in W 40.95 in D 30.71 in

"Regia" Base of Dining Table in Curved Cinnamon Natural Wood Multi-laminate

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

Dining table base with sculptural and exclusive design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Cast Iron Pedestal Base/Base ONLY

$2,400

H 27.5 in Dm 15.75 in

Antique Cast Iron Pedestal Base/Base ONLY

Located in Sheffield, MA

This listing is for the base only. The contemporary indoor or outdoor pedestal can be used in combination with a stone, glass or wood top for dining or conference table.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Nickel-Plated Iron Pedestal Base--Base Only

$2,700

H 29.25 in Dm 29.75 in

Nickel-Plated Iron Pedestal Base--Base Only

Located in Sheffield, MA

Classical urn shape pedestal base in nickel plated finish. Can be used indoor or outdoor as dining table or breakfast table with a top of your choice.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Classical Greek Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Rosewood Regency Pedestal Table Base Only

$4,080

H 28.75 in Dm 36 in

19th Century Rosewood Regency Pedestal Table Base Only

Located in Sheffield, MA

Early 19th century English Regency rosewood tripod pedestal base. Listing does not include marble top as shown in photo.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Lion in Frost Lucite & Glass Dining Table Signed

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 79 in D 40 in

Lion in Frost Lucite & Glass Dining Table Signed

By Lion in Frost

Located in Lake Worth, FL

We also have a set of 6 VERY RARE Lion In Frost Lucite dining chairs, and another similar Lion In Frost dining table base only listed separately.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Bronze Elephant Head Console Table (Base Only)

$3,800

H 29 in W 30.75 in D 24 in

Bronze Elephant Head Console Table (Base Only)

Located in Houston, TX

20th Century bronze elephant console table. This listing is for the base only and is shown with glass as inspiration. Dimensions are for base only.

Category

20th Century Aesthetic Movement Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Bistro Style Demi Lune Metal Dining Table base, Base Only

$3,900

H 30 in W 84 in D 44 in

Pair of French Bistro Style Demi Lune Metal Dining Table base, Base Only

Located in Sheffield, MA

This metal base dining table is made up of two bistro style demi-lune metal table bases set at an appropriate distance for the table top of size.

Category

Late 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Demi Lune Metal Base for Consoles or Dining Table — Bases Only

$2,630 / item

H 29.5 in Dm 59 in

Pair of French Demi Lune Metal Base for Consoles or Dining Table — Bases Only

Located in Sheffield, MA

The two demi lune metal bases can be placed together to form a base for a round dining table, place them further apart to hold a rectangular or oval top, separate completely to use f...

Category

Late 20th Century French Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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DT-86 Dining Table Base by Antoine Proulx

Unavailable

H 29 in Dm 36 in

DT-86 Dining Table Base by Antoine Proulx

By Antoine Proulx

Located in New York, NY

Cold-rolled steel dining table base only with baked-on epoxy finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass

Brutalist Dining Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 59 in D 28.5 in

Brutalist Dining Table

By Silas Seandel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Silver leafed torch cut metal dining table or desk. Base only, no glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Peter Lane Turquoise Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only

Unavailable

H 17 in W 9 in D 9 in

Peter Lane Turquoise Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only

By Peter Lane

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by Peter Lane, an American ceramist and sculptor based in Brooklyn, New York. This listing is for the base only, shade is not included.

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Lane Moongold Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only

Unavailable

H 17 in W 9 in D 9 in

Peter Lane Moongold Scholar Rock Lamp, Glazed Ceramic Lamp, Base Only

By Peter Lane

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by Peter Lane, an American ceramist and sculptor based in Brooklyn, New York. This listing is for the base only, shade is not included.

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Lucite Swirl Dining Table Base

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H 28.5 in W 23 in D 23 in

Vintage Lucite Swirl Dining Table Base

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Lucite Swirl Dining Table Base Only This base can accommodate a piece of glass from 24"-60" so i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Fine Pietra Dura Italian Inlaid Marble Oval Dining Table Top Only - no Base

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H 33.25 in W 56.75 in D 0.5 in

Fine Pietra Dura Italian Inlaid Marble Oval Dining Table Top Only - no Base

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a table top only no base is provided. This is a gorgeous table top, featuring superb inlaid birds, flora and fauna and grapes and beautiful leaves. The top is perfect for a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage postmodern geometric mixed wood table (1990s) - Base only

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H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in

Vintage postmodern geometric mixed wood table (1990s) - Base only

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Postmodern geometric base for dining table, sideboard, or console table.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

5 Side Pillow Shape Dining Table Base in Repoussé Antique Copper by Robert Kuo

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H 26.5 in W 35 in D 35 in

5 Side Pillow Shape Dining Table Base in Repoussé Antique Copper by Robert Kuo

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

5 Side Pillow Shape Dining Table Base *BASE ONLY Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Please inquire about cream lacquer and black lacquer dining top as shown ...

Category

2010s Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Copper

Pop Art Dining Table in the Manner of Andy Warhol

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H 31 in Dm 42.5 in

Pop Art Dining Table in the Manner of Andy Warhol

By Andy Warhol

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pop Art Dining Table Base, in the Manner of Andy Warhol, circa 1980's.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

McGuire Hexagonal Bamboo Rattan Dining Table Base

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H 29 in W 46 in D 20 in

McGuire Hexagonal Bamboo Rattan Dining Table Base

By McGuire

Located in Bradenton, FL

Table base is hand-crafted and suitable for casual or formal dining rooms.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Casa Bique Iron and Plaster Dining Table Base

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H 29 in Dm 22.5 in

Vintage Casa Bique Iron and Plaster Dining Table Base

By Casa Bique

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Wonderful dining table base only. Casa Bique. Scrolled Iron with plaster bouquet base.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Craft Assoc. Compass Walnut Dining Table Base

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H 28.5 in W 36 in D 40.75 in

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Craft Assoc. Compass Walnut Dining Table Base

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Wayne, NJ

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Compass Walnut Dining Table Base only. The original round glass was 48".

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Finish Dining Table Base, 1960's

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H 27 in Dm 34 in

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Finish Dining Table Base, 1960's

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll Bronzed Steel Dining Table Base Only. Featuring his classic, 1966 designed, welded vertical Steel Wire rod form in metallic Bronze finish atop a roun...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Steel Finish Dining Table Base, 1980's

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H 27 in Dm 34 in

Warren Platner for Knoll Steel Finish Dining Table Base, 1980's

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Warren Platner for Knoll Steel Dining Table Base Only. Featuring his classic, 1966 designed, welded vertical Steel Wire rod form finish atop a round ring base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Chippendale Carved Ball and Claw Dining Table Double Pedestal Base, Legs Only

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H 29 in W 29 in D 29 in

Chippendale Carved Ball and Claw Dining Table Double Pedestal Base, Legs Only

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chippendale style carved ball and claw dining table double pedestal base - legs only. Item features heavy solid wood construction, nicely carved details, carved ball and claw feet, q...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William D Scott Fluted Iron Tulip Table Base (Only) - White

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H 28.25 in Dm 26 in

William D Scott Fluted Iron Tulip Table Base (Only) - White

By William Scott

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flute iron table base by William D Scott in white. Please note...table base only.

Category

2010s French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table Base for Craft Associates

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H 28.5 in W 56 in D 28.5 in

Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table Base for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Wayne, NJ

Adrian Pearsall compass dining table base. Base only. Measurements are of the base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

1970s Pace Collection Long Dining Table Brass Legs Base

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H 29 in W 96 in D 47.75 in

1970s Pace Collection Long Dining Table Brass Legs Base

By Pace Collection

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Modern Elegance Long Brass Dining Table Base of Legs only Brass plated legs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Faceted Hour Glass Dining Center Table Pedestal Base Aluminum Aviator Style

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H 28.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Faceted Hour Glass Dining Center Table Pedestal Base Aluminum Aviator Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique vintage faceted hour glass dining or centre table pedestal base (Base only, no top).

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Custom Neoclassical Gilt Metal Base Console Table/Base Only

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H 31.75 in W 52 in D 12 in

Custom Neoclassical Gilt Metal Base Console Table/Base Only

Located in Sheffield, MA

Elegant, contemporary and rustic at the same time, the custom made iron base has a gold finish, other finishes are available. Ask us for quote for custom sizing. Great as console, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

Materials

Iron

CUSTOM LISTING - Cast Iron Amicalola Base Pedestal - BASE ONLY

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H 28 in Dm 23.5 in

CUSTOM LISTING - Cast Iron Amicalola Base Pedestal - BASE ONLY

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

BASE ONLY + 18" round 1/4" thick base plate for attaching to your own top It is not solid, that would weight too much. The weight is approx. 100 lb. The Cast Iron Amicalola Base Pe...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Terracotta Jar Lamp/Base Only

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H 23 in Dm 13 in

Large Terracotta Jar Lamp/Base Only

Located in Sheffield, MA

The large white painted, grey green terracotta lamp base is made from rustic vintage Chinese clay jars used for wine storage. The shape of the jar is not symmetrical since these are ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Eames 650 Dining Table 1955 Herman Miller

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H 29 in Dm 36 in

Eames 650 Dining Table 1955 Herman Miller

Located in Berkeley, CA

Rare circular dining table with rare 5 star base (only used on the 670 lounge).

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

Materials

PVC

Painted Terracotta Wine Jug Table Lamp (Base Only)

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H 19 in Dm 14 in

Painted Terracotta Wine Jug Table Lamp (Base Only)

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Painted Terracotta Wine Jug Table Lamp (Base Only)

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Charles Eames 650 Dining Table and Four Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, 1957

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H 29 in Dm 45 in

Charles Eames 650 Dining Table and Four Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, 1957

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in New London, CT

Rare round dining table with early five-star base (only used on the 670 lounge).

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

American Modern Lucite, Mirror and Glass Console Table by Charles Hollis Jones

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H 29.5 in W 57 in D 27 in

American Modern Lucite, Mirror and Glass Console Table by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular glass top above chunky Lucite cylinders of graduated length above a base that is mirrored. Can be used as a dining table with larger glass, base only dimensions are 1...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Mirror

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

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Textile

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$6,500 / item

H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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

$6,904 / set

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$4,972 / item

H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in

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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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$2,750 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

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By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

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$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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$7,011 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 43.31 in

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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$15,000

H 35.5 in W 36 in D 18 in

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Located in Chino Hills, CA

Step back in time with this authentic, vintage Paul Evans Cityscape bar cabinet from the 1970s. This striking piece combines the distinct aesthetic of Paul Evans with the practicalit...

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$22,750Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 96 in D 48 in

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By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Paul Evans brutalist "Skyline" sculpted bronze resin dining table with 48" x 96" x 3/4" thick glass top. Signed PE70 Only base is 65" x 27".

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's

$5,775

H 36 in W 80 in D 3 in

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Paul Evans King Headboard Burl Wood and Brass 'Cityscape' for Directional 1970's Slab form, brass and burl wood patchwork tiles. King size, wall mountable using bias cut mounting boa...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Mastercraft Brass Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency Dining Table, circa 1970

$6,000

H 29.25 in W 83.5 in D 47.5 in

Mastercraft Brass Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency Dining Table, circa 1970

By Mastercraft

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Beautifully patinated 1970s Mastercraft Hollywood Regency faux bamboo brass dining table. A unique feature of this Mastercraft style is the illusion of lightness. While its high qual...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

$27,500

H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Iron 48" Round Dining Table

$1,095

H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Iron 48" Round Dining Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Woodard Round Dining Table Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron dining table by Woodard. The table is round and features a decoarative base, black paint an...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional

$15,000

H 30.25 in W 60.5 in D 44.25 in

Midcentury Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning vintage dining table by Paul Evans for Directional. Beautiful patchwork burl wood design that sits on a pedestal base with chrome trim. This dining table includes two leaves...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

Mastercraft Brass Dining Table with Bronze Mirror Top Mid-Century Modern

$4,680Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 81 in D 42.5 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 open grid into which inserts the 18 inch by 18 inch square shaped mirror panels whi...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Exceptional Sculpted Bronze Dining Table by Paul Evans

$36,000

H 29.5 in W 108 in D 54 in

Exceptional Sculpted Bronze Dining Table by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

Substantial Brutalist dining table base by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1977. Iconic "sculpted bronze" series, with handcrafted surface texture and abstract blocking design that...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

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Dining Table Base Only For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dining table base only you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A dining table base only — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a dining table base only, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dining table base only, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A dining table base only is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Baroque and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Peter Lane, Paul Evans and Giorgio Collection each produced at least one beautiful dining table base only that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dining Table Base Only?

A dining table base only can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,750, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.

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 .

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