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Dining Table By George Nakashima
Dining Table By George Nakashima

Dining Table By George Nakashima

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A beautiful black walnut dining table with through tenon stretchers held in place by Japanese

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

Mid-Century Italian Dining Table
Mid-Century Italian Dining Table

Mid-Century Italian Dining Table

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century modern Italian dining table with architectural center stretcher and tapered, splayed

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Charles Dudouyt  Brutalist Dining Table
Charles Dudouyt  Brutalist Dining Table

Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Dining Table

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brutalist walnut dining table with H-stretcher base, extendable at both ends (no leaves), designed

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Theodore Alexander Burlwood Dining Table
Theodore Alexander Burlwood Dining Table

Theodore Alexander Burlwood Dining Table

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Forney, TX

A phenomenal Theodore Alexander burled circular dining table, rising on iron stretcher joined wood

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Style Dining Table
Arts & Crafts Style Dining Table

Arts & Crafts Style Dining Table

Located in Southampton, NY

Arts & Crafts style dining table. Well crafted H-stretcher with pegs on either side. Rails extend

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Gilt Metal Bamboo Dining Table
Round Gilt Metal Bamboo Dining Table

Round Gilt Metal Bamboo Dining Table

Located in Chicago, IL

stretcher. See our other listing for the four chairs that complement this petite dining table.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining table
Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining table

Paul McCobb Calvin Group Dining table

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mahogany dining table with brass cross stretchers, Six 11" leaves. brass trim on table and leaves.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

18th C. Italian Walnut Dining Table
18th C. Italian Walnut Dining Table

18th C. Italian Walnut Dining Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grand walnut Italian dining table with iron stretcher with gorgeous patina.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Povl Dinesen PD 700 Dining Table
Povl Dinesen PD 700 Dining Table

Povl Dinesen PD 700 Dining Table

By Povl Dinesen

Located in Stamford, CT

A Povl Dinesen model PD 700 Teak dining table with great support stretchers. This table has two 23

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak, Wood

Christian Liaigre Designed Oval Dining Table
Christian Liaigre Designed Oval Dining Table

Christian Liaigre Designed Oval Dining Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderfully chic Christian Liaigre designed for Holly Hunt custom oak oval dining table with a

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Solid Elm Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975
Solid Elm Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975

Solid Elm Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Rectangular dining table with stretcher base in solid elm, selected for the Les Arcs ski resort

Category

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

Materials

Elm

Solid Elm Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975
Solid Elm Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975

Solid Elm Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Rectangular dining table with stretcher base in solid elm, selected for the Les Arcs ski resort

Category

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

Materials

Elm

19th Century Flemish Oak Trestle Dining Table
19th Century Flemish Oak Trestle Dining Table

19th Century Flemish Oak Trestle Dining Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Flemish oak trestle dining table with X-leg and stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Flemish Oak Trestle Dining Table
19th Century Flemish Oak Trestle Dining Table

19th Century Flemish Oak Trestle Dining Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Flemish oak trestle dining table with X-leg and stretcher.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Grand Scale Swedish Dining Table, circa 1930s
Grand Scale Swedish Dining Table, circa 1930s

Grand Scale Swedish Dining Table, circa 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grand scale Swedish painted dining table with center stretcher attaching two narrow pedestals

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Spanish Walnut Dining Table
Early 19th Century Spanish Walnut Dining Table

Early 19th Century Spanish Walnut Dining Table

Located in Hixson, TN

Early 19th century Spanish walnut dining table with iron stretcher. There are two trestle ends

Category

Antique 1840s Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Bleached Oak Dining Table
French 19th Century Bleached Oak Dining Table

French 19th Century Bleached Oak Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

19th c. french oak dining table with a stretcher base, turned legs and a bleached finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Ralph Lauren Modern Tubular Chrome Base Dining Table
Ralph Lauren Modern Tubular Chrome Base Dining Table

Ralph Lauren Modern Tubular Chrome Base Dining Table

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Stamford, CT

the perimeter of the table top, legs, feet and base of table. This is a bolt stretcher dining table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Dining Room Tables

Italian Inlaid Carved Walnut Dining Table with Leaf
Italian Inlaid Carved Walnut Dining Table with Leaf

Italian Inlaid Carved Walnut Dining Table with Leaf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bleached walnut oval shaped pedestal dining table has a bottom stretcher. A beautiful inlaid top sits on

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Carved Italian Painted Dining Table with Inlaid Top
Carved Italian Painted Dining Table with Inlaid Top

Carved Italian Painted Dining Table with Inlaid Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1930's Italian painted oval dining table with carved stretcher and center finial. The

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Henredon Circa 75 Glass & Marbleized Base Dining Table
Henredon Circa 75 Glass & Marbleized Base Dining Table

Henredon Circa 75 Glass & Marbleized Base Dining Table

By Henredon

Located in Chicago, IL

Marbleized lacquer finish dining table with chunky wood stretchers and blocked wood panel legs by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass

Oval Wooden Dining Table with Curule Iron Base
Oval Wooden Dining Table with Curule Iron Base

Oval Wooden Dining Table with Curule Iron Base

Located in Rio Vista, CA

a pair of curule form legs conjoined by a long stretcher. Bespoke dining table from a suite in Santa

Category

20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Ebonized Mahogany Calvin Group Dining Table by Paul McCobb
Ebonized Mahogany Calvin Group Dining Table by Paul McCobb

Ebonized Mahogany Calvin Group Dining Table by Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Ebonized Mahogany dining table with brass stretcher and (2) 12" extensions, wWith both

Category

American Dining Room Tables

Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Dining Table C. 1940's
Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Dining Table C. 1940's

Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Dining Table C. 1940's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spanish Baroque style walnut dining table with iron stretcher.

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb dining table with brass X cross support
Paul McCobb dining table with brass X cross support

Paul McCobb dining table with brass X cross support

By Paul McCobb

Located in St. Louis, MO

Philippine Mahogany dining table with brass x stretcher between tapered legs, designed by Paul

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Carved Oak Dining Table and Chairs
Carved Oak Dining Table and Chairs

Carved Oak Dining Table and Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Carved oak dining table and chairs, comprising of Oak extending dining table, the rectangular top

Category

Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Sets

Danish Jens Lyngsoe-Style Pine Trestle Dining Table, c. 1980's
Danish Jens Lyngsoe-Style Pine Trestle Dining Table, c. 1980's

Danish Jens Lyngsoe-Style Pine Trestle Dining Table, c. 1980's

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exuding rustic warmth with a brutalist modern twist, this versatile pine dining table boasts a

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support
Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support

Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Table with Brass X Cross Support

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

Single owner. Mahogany dining table with brass X stretcher between tapered legs, designed by Paul

Category

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

Stunning Rosewood and Brass Dining Table by Harvey Probber Studio, 1965
Stunning Rosewood and Brass Dining Table by Harvey Probber Studio, 1965

Stunning Rosewood and Brass Dining Table by Harvey Probber Studio, 1965

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Stunning rosewood dining table with brass stretchers by Harvey Probber Studio, 1965. This table is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Breathtaking Rosewood and Brass Dining Table with Leaves Harvey Probber Studio
Breathtaking Rosewood and Brass Dining Table with Leaves Harvey Probber Studio

Breathtaking Rosewood and Brass Dining Table with Leaves Harvey Probber Studio

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking rosewood dining table with brass stretchers by Harvey Probber Studio, 1965. This table

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Mahogany & Brass X Cross Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Mid-Century Mahogany & Brass X Cross Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin

Mid-Century Mahogany & Brass X Cross Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Las Vegas, NV

vintage 1950s extension dining table in mahogany with brass stretcher by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Nice size

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine Farm Trestle Dining Table with Red "X" Stretcher Base
Antique Pine Farm Trestle Dining Table with Red "X" Stretcher Base

Antique Pine Farm Trestle Dining Table with Red "X" Stretcher Base

Located in Round Top, TX

This farmhouse dining table has European country charm thanks to the unique X-stretcher base that

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Stretcher Table
19th Century French Stretcher Table

19th Century French Stretcher Table

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century French stretcher table in patinated oak with top crafted of heavy planks on shaped

Category

Antique 1890s French Farm Tables

Vintage Dining Set After Cleo Baldon Cal Style Table With Brass Director Chairs
Vintage Dining Set After Cleo Baldon Cal Style Table With Brass Director Chairs

Vintage Dining Set After Cleo Baldon Cal Style Table With Brass Director Chairs

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A vintage dining set consisting of a glass top dining table supported by brass stretchers and oak

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Chinese Side Table with Stretcher
Chinese Side Table with Stretcher

Chinese Side Table with Stretcher

Located in Chicago, IL

This Chinese side table has a traditional round post legs and round beveled stretchers. It has a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Console Table with Humpback Stretchers
Console Table with Humpback Stretchers

Console Table with Humpback Stretchers

Located in Chicago, IL

Handcrafted of northern elmwood over a century ago, this simple wine table expresses the clean

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Wine Tables with Stretcher
Chinese Wine Tables with Stretcher

Chinese Wine Tables with Stretcher

Located in Chicago, IL

These Chinese wine tables are made from elmwood circa 1850 and can also function as a bench as well.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Oval Shaped Refractory Table
19th Century Oval Shaped Refractory Table

19th Century Oval Shaped Refractory Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique narrow oval shaped dining table. The stretcher supports four turned legs upon which rest

Category

Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Rectangular elm table for Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
Rectangular elm table for Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s

Rectangular elm table for Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Rectangular dining table with stretcher base in solid elm, selected for the Les Arcs ski resort

Category

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

Materials

Elm

Italian Stretcher Table, Early 19th C
Italian Stretcher Table, Early 19th C

Italian Stretcher Table, Early 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian wood table with iron stretcher from the early 19th century. This antique table from

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish Pine Trestle Farm Table
Antique Danish Pine Trestle Farm Table

Antique Danish Pine Trestle Farm Table

Located in Round Top, TX

Danish farm table. This versatile table would make a great desk, kitchen or dining table with the double

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Dining Room Tables

Early 20th Century Faux Slate Painted Table
Early 20th Century Faux Slate Painted Table

Early 20th Century Faux Slate Painted Table

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 20th century painted dining table, carved decoration, interesting stretcher. Later painted in

Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Painted Swedish Stretcher Farm Table, all Original
Painted Swedish Stretcher Farm Table, all Original

Painted Swedish Stretcher Farm Table, all Original

Located in Washington, DC

A painted Swedish stretcher farm table all original.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Farm Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique Cherry Farmhouse Table with H Stretcher
Antique Cherry Farmhouse Table with H Stretcher

Antique Cherry Farmhouse Table with H Stretcher

Located in Billingshurst, GB

19th century antique cherry farmhouse table with H Stretcher and side bread slide. The table stands

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Cherry

Wide Oak Farmhouse Table with Centre Stretcher
Wide Oak Farmhouse Table with Centre Stretcher

Wide Oak Farmhouse Table with Centre Stretcher

Located in Billingshurst, GB

Early 20th century wide oak farmhouse table with centre stretcher. The table has a beautiful wide

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Chinese Altar Table with Tree Form Stretchers
Chinese Altar Table with Tree Form Stretchers

Chinese Altar Table with Tree Form Stretchers

Located in Chicago, IL

This altar table is made from elm wood and has tree form stretchers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

18th C. Spanish Rustic Iron Stretcher Table
18th C. Spanish Rustic Iron Stretcher Table

18th C. Spanish Rustic Iron Stretcher Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish trestle-leg wooden table, with decorative forged-iron stretcher, from the 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Spanish Baroque Iron Stretcher Carved Walnut Dining Trestle Table
19th Century Spanish Baroque Iron Stretcher Carved Walnut Dining Trestle Table

19th Century Spanish Baroque Iron Stretcher Carved Walnut Dining Trestle Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a dining or breakfast room with this elegant six foot antique table. Carved in Spain circa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

William & Mary X Stretcher Antique Pier Table
William & Mary X Stretcher Antique Pier Table

William & Mary X Stretcher Antique Pier Table

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A very rare William & Mary pier table in the manner of Daniel Marot: shaped friezes on three sides

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Large oak refectory table. , turned stretcher 8 seater
Large oak refectory table. , turned stretcher 8 seater

Large oak refectory table. , turned stretcher 8 seater

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Early 20th century oak refectory table , the substantial top standing on turned legs / H stretcher

Category

Vintage 1930s French Country Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Cherry Centre Stretcher Table with Beautiful Top
Antique Cherry Centre Stretcher Table with Beautiful Top

Antique Cherry Centre Stretcher Table with Beautiful Top

Located in Billingshurst, GB

Early 19th century centre stretcher French farmhouse table. The table has a gorgeous tactile top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Cherry

Anitque Walnut Trestle Table with Elaborate Iron Stretcher
Anitque Walnut Trestle Table with Elaborate Iron Stretcher

Anitque Walnut Trestle Table with Elaborate Iron Stretcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Trestle Table, of walnut, having a molded plank top, with gadrooned apron, raised on lyre shaped

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Table with Double Stretcher
Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Table with Double Stretcher

Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Table with Double Stretcher

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome altar table is from Shanxi, China and was made from elmwood, circa 17th century. The

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

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Dining Table Stretcher For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dining table stretcher available at 1stDibs. A dining table stretcher — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 205 options for an antique or vintage dining table stretcher now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a dining table stretcher — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right dining table stretcher, those designed in Baroque, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one dining table stretcher that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dos Gallos Studio, Gordon Russell and Paul McCobb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dining Table Stretcher?

Prices for a dining table stretcher start at $625 and top out at $25,900 with the average selling for $4,780.

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 .

Questions About Dining Table Stretcher
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A stretcher is an essential part of a table. This support element is usually made from exposed wood and ties together vertical elements in a way that makes it sturdy enough for use as needed or desired. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tables.
  • 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.
  • 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.