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Art Deco Butterfly Dining Table, 1930s, Vintage
Art Deco Butterfly Dining Table, 1930s, Vintage

Art Deco Butterfly Dining Table, 1930s, Vintage

Located in Neuss, NW

Art Deco butterfly dining table from the 1930s with a wonderful veneer pattern. High-quality frame

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Expanding Danish Dining Table w/ Butterfly Leaf
Expanding Danish Dining Table w/ Butterfly Leaf

Expanding Danish Dining Table w/ Butterfly Leaf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval dining table with one self-storing butterfly leaf that easily folds into the table for easy

Category

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

Materials

Teak

G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

G-Plan "Whale Tail" Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

By G-Plan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A striking Mid-Century Modern dining table by G-Plan, known as the iconic “Whale Tail” model

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Beautiful English Elm Live Edge Dining Table with Butterflies
Beautiful English Elm Live Edge Dining Table with Butterflies

Beautiful English Elm Live Edge Dining Table with Butterflies

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A stunning live edge dining table hand crafted out of English Elm and detailed with butterfly

Category

Early 2000s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Danish rosewood butterfly leaf table combines iconic mid-century Scandinavian design with rich

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf, 1960s

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Mid-Century Danish Dining Table A beautifully proportioned mid-century Danish dining table crafted

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Boho Chic Bamboo and Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf
Boho Chic Bamboo and Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf

Boho Chic Bamboo and Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Leaf

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a wonderfully made Boho Chic dining table. The base is constructed of bamboo rods held

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Teak

Spectacular Olivewood Butterfly Patterned Dining Table by Sprunger for Dunbar
Spectacular Olivewood Butterfly Patterned Dining Table by Sprunger for Dunbar

Spectacular Olivewood Butterfly Patterned Dining Table by Sprunger for Dunbar

By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Restored Butterfly Patterned Olivewood Dining Table by Milo Baughman
Magnificent Restored Butterfly Patterned Olivewood Dining Table by Milo Baughman

Magnificent Restored Butterfly Patterned Olivewood Dining Table by Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Olive

Butterfly Leaf Dining Table, Danish, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s
Butterfly Leaf Dining Table, Danish, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s

Butterfly Leaf Dining Table, Danish, Teak, Warm Finish, Denmark, c. 1960s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A distinctive dining table in the mid-century Scandinavian tradition, crafted from solid teak

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Round Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Extension by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s
Round Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Extension by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s

Round Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Extension by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s

By Svend Åge Madsen, K. Knudsen & Son

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Round teak dining table by renowned Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen, produced by K. Knudsen in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Butterfly-Leaf Dining Table
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Butterfly-Leaf Dining Table

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Butterfly-Leaf Dining Table

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 design...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Butterfly Dining Table Lion in Frost Style
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Butterfly Dining Table Lion in Frost Style

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Butterfly Dining Table Lion in Frost Style

By Lion in Frost

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Classic Butterfly Lucite dining table. Lucite base with 3/8”beveled glass in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Jean Blackened Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Dining Table
Jean Blackened Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Dining Table

Jean Blackened Bronze Lost Wax Cast Butterfly Indoor or Outdoor Dining Table

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

A swarm of butterflies as delicate as a lace table cloth forms an everlasting tabletop in blackened

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s
Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s

Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A good Mid-Century Modern G Plan teak extendable dining table from the "Fresco range", designed by

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Butterfly Pop Up Self Storing Leaf Oval Danish Modern Teak Dining Table MINT
Butterfly Pop Up Self Storing Leaf Oval Danish Modern Teak Dining Table MINT

Butterfly Pop Up Self Storing Leaf Oval Danish Modern Teak Dining Table MINT

By Meredew

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Butterfly Pop Up Self Storing Leaf Oval Danish Modern Teak Dining Table MINT Dimensions: Leaves

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Oval Boat Shape Glass Top Butterfly Lucite Base 88" Long Dining Conference Table
Oval Boat Shape Glass Top Butterfly Lucite Base 88" Long Dining Conference Table

Oval Boat Shape Glass Top Butterfly Lucite Base 88" Long Dining Conference Table

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Oval Boat Shape Glass Top Butterfly Lucite Base 88" Long Dining Conference Table MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Danish Teak Table w/ Butterfly Leaf
Danish Teak Table w/ Butterfly Leaf

Danish Teak Table w/ Butterfly Leaf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval dining table in warm teak wood grain throughout. Features one butterfly leaf that open the

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Oblong Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer
Contemporary Oblong Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer

Contemporary Oblong Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer

By Hannes Peer, SEM

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The 'Butterfly in the dining table version made of solid wood is a project that Hannes Peer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cement

Contemporary Oblong Table in Red Butterfly by Hannes Peer
Contemporary Oblong Table in Red Butterfly by Hannes Peer

Contemporary Oblong Table in Red Butterfly by Hannes Peer

By Hannes Peer, SEM

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Contemporary oblong table butterfly, Paesaggio collection designed by Hannes Peer for SEM. Wooden

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cement

The 'Additions' butterfly joined table with live-edge English Oak.
The 'Additions' butterfly joined table with live-edge English Oak.

The 'Additions' butterfly joined table with live-edge English Oak.

By Jonathan Field

Located in London, GB

The 'Additions' butterfly joined table with a book-matched live-edge solid English Oak top and legs

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Round Teak Table with Butterflies Inlaid
Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Round Teak Table with Butterflies Inlaid

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Round Teak Table with Butterflies Inlaid

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

to finish. A single slab of reclaimed teak wood taken from my finest collection with butterflies

Category

2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Teak Round Table with Butterflies Inlaid
Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Teak Round Table with Butterflies Inlaid

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Teak Round Table with Butterflies Inlaid

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

kind table. We inlaid butterflies into the wood and added a mid century style base. Originally a six

Category

2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Dining Table, Organic Modern Design
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Dining Table, Organic Modern Design

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Dining Table, Organic Modern Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

this one of a kind dining table. We added butterflies into the top, bleached the wood and then applied

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Lucite Butterfly Console Table Base
Lucite Butterfly Console Table Base

Lucite Butterfly Console Table Base

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Wonderful Lucite Butterfly Wings Console Table Base Approximate

Category

20th Century Unknown Console Tables

Materials

Lucite

Murano Blue Butterflies Table Lamp
Murano Blue Butterflies Table Lamp

Murano Blue Butterflies Table Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Table Lamp Murano Blue Butterflies with polished brushed brass base table lamp ornamented with deep

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

Butterfly jointed salvaged oak table by Jonathan Field
Butterfly jointed salvaged oak table by Jonathan Field

Butterfly jointed salvaged oak table by Jonathan Field

By Jonathan Field

Located in London, GB

This table was made around 13 years ago and has returned to the workshop for re-imagining. The top

Category

2010s English Organic Modern Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Emile Galle Butterfly Mushroom Table Lamo
Emile Galle Butterfly Mushroom Table Lamo

Emile Galle Butterfly Mushroom Table Lamo

By Émile Gallé

Located in Dallas, TX

Emile Galle Art Nouveau Table Lamp. A French art nouveau art glass lamp decorated with Butterflies

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Piero Fornasetti Farfalle Butterfly Table Lamp
Piero Fornasetti Farfalle Butterfly Table Lamp

Piero Fornasetti Farfalle Butterfly Table Lamp

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Miami, FL

-expression, Piero Fornasetti. The brass lamp features screen-printed green, blue, pink and yellow butterflies

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Brass

Black Murano Butterflies Set of 2 Table Lamp
Black Murano Butterflies Set of 2 Table Lamp

Black Murano Butterflies Set of 2 Table Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Table Lamp Black Murano Butterflies Set of 2 with polished brass base table lamp ornamented with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Baker Serving Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top
Baker Serving Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top

Baker Serving Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Butler tray table, with folding X-base, in original light walnut finish from Baker Furniture. Two

Category

Vintage 1950s American Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Extension Dining Table with Double Butterfly Leaf in Teak by D-SCAN, c. 1980s
Extension Dining Table with Double Butterfly Leaf in Teak by D-SCAN, c. 1980s

Extension Dining Table with Double Butterfly Leaf in Teak by D-SCAN, c. 1980s

By D-Scan

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts beauty and functionality this extraordinary extension dining table is constructed from

Category

Vintage 1980s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Baker Party Butler Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top Serving Table
Baker Party Butler Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top Serving Table

Baker Party Butler Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top Serving Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Party Butler Table with Removable Tray and Butterfly Top Serving Table This table measures

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer for SEM
Contemporary Round Coffee Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer for SEM

Contemporary Round Coffee Table Butterfly by Hannes Peer for SEM

By SEM, Hannes Peer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The 'Butterfly' coffee table is also a new entry to the 'Paesaggio' collection. Hannes Peer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Console Tables

Materials

Cement

1980s Wildwood Chinoiserie Butterflies Leaves Ivy Table Lamp 31"
1980s Wildwood Chinoiserie Butterflies Leaves Ivy Table Lamp 31"

1980s Wildwood Chinoiserie Butterflies Leaves Ivy Table Lamp 31"

By Wildwood Lamp Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa 1980's Wildwood table lamp - Chinoiserie style white porcelain vase shaped body, hand painted

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

20th century French Butterfly Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
20th century French Butterfly Brass Table Lamp, 1950s

20th century French Butterfly Brass Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Pretty brass butterfly lamp from the 1950s. Half lampshade in yellow fabric and brass rim. Nice

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Playful Pair of  Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies
Playful Pair of  Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies

Playful Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies

Located in New York, NY

Pair of porcelain table lamps having white bodies with hand painted butterflies, and foliate

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Custom Made Neoclassical Revival Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies
Custom Made Neoclassical Revival Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies

Custom Made Neoclassical Revival Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies

By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Custom Made Neoclassical Revival Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies Illuminate your home with

Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

'Butterfly' Alabaster Table Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
'Butterfly' Alabaster Table Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

'Butterfly' Alabaster Table Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau

By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname

Located in Glendale, CA

'Butterfly' Alabaster Table Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

Italian Mid Century "Butterfly" Console
Italian Mid Century "Butterfly" Console

Italian Mid Century "Butterfly" Console

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beautiful Italian wood console with thick glass top The bottom resembles a butterfly

Category

Vintage 1960s Console Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamps French Butterflies Modern Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamps French Butterflies Modern Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamps French Butterflies Modern Lamps - a Pair

By Robert Kostka, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Louis Drimmer

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage tall Italian Ceramic Porcelain Vase Table lamps Material: Ceramic, Porcelain Style: Vintage

Category

20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Vintage Lucite "Butterfly" Console Table Base Styled After Lion in Frost
1970s Vintage Lucite "Butterfly" Console Table Base Styled After Lion in Frost

1970s Vintage Lucite "Butterfly" Console Table Base Styled After Lion in Frost

By Lion in Frost

Located in North Hollywood, CA

fantastic console table features a unique lucite base with a thick butterfly design. The lucite form

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lucite

Table Lamps, Butterfly Lamps, Contemporary, White Plaster and Gold Leaf Base
Table Lamps, Butterfly Lamps, Contemporary, White Plaster and Gold Leaf Base

Table Lamps, Butterfly Lamps, Contemporary, White Plaster and Gold Leaf Base

By Area ID

Located in New York, NY

Decorative pair of butterfly lamps. Made of metal, covered with white plaster and the bases are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Antique Federal Style Cherry Butterfly Drop Leaf Table
Antique Federal Style Cherry Butterfly Drop Leaf Table

Antique Federal Style Cherry Butterfly Drop Leaf Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsomely carved and finished Federal style cherry butterfly drop leaf table with fine

Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Cherry

Very Large Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Butterfly Motife Table Lamp
Very Large Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Butterfly Motife Table Lamp

Very Large Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Butterfly Motife Table Lamp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

butterflies and white abstract trees. Brass on top and bottom and a handsome ebonized wood platform.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Ceramic Butterfly Lamps
Italian Ceramic Butterfly Lamps

Italian Ceramic Butterfly Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add elegance and charm to your home with this stunning pair of white ceramic table lamps. Each lamp

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-century Style Murano glass butterflies table lamps, 21th Century
Pair of Mid-century Style Murano glass butterflies table lamps, 21th Century

Pair of Mid-century Style Murano glass butterflies table lamps, 21th Century

Located in NICE, FR

A pair of Murano glass table lamps, crafted in Italy, combining sculptural artistry with refined

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition Ricchi Poveri ’Five Butterflies’ Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Limited Edition Ricchi Poveri ’Five Butterflies’ Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer

Limited Edition Ricchi Poveri ’Five Butterflies’ Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Glendale, CA

Limited Edition Ricchi Poveri ’Five Butterflies’ Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer This playful and

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Butterfly Motif Table Lamp by Tilgmans, Sweden 1960
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Butterfly Motif Table Lamp by Tilgmans, Sweden 1960

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Butterfly Motif Table Lamp by Tilgmans, Sweden 1960

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This unique Scandinavian Modern table lamp was crafted by Tilgmans Keramik in Sweden during the

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

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Dining Table Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dining table butterfly you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every dining table butterfly was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a dining table butterfly, we have 124 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dining table butterfly, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A dining table butterfly, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one dining table butterfly that is appealing in its simplicity, but Heywood-Wakefield Co., Lion in Frost and Hannes Peer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dining Table Butterfly?

The average selling price for a dining table butterfly at 1stDibs is $2,995, while they’re typically $74 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.
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  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A butterfly table is a table that features a fold-out design that allows you to expand the table surface when needed. The name refers to the butterfly-like motion of the table leaf as it is folded out. Shop a collection of beautifully crafted butterfly tables from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The butterfly leaf of a table is a panel that can be used to expand the surface area of a table. Named after the insect, a butterfly leaf table opens in place, similar to a butterfly's wings, and also folds back into itself, sliding under the table to optimize storage. Shop a selection of butterfly leaf tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.