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Vintage Heavy Brass & Bronze Fish Dining Table
Vintage Heavy Brass & Bronze Fish Dining Table

Vintage Heavy Brass & Bronze Fish Dining Table

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This extraordinary dining table is a rare and uniquely sculptural statement piece, featuring a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Classic Heavy Gauge End Drawer Kitchen Dining Table
19th Century Classic Heavy Gauge End Drawer Kitchen Dining Table

19th Century Classic Heavy Gauge End Drawer Kitchen Dining Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

19th Century Classic Heavy Gauge End Drawer Kitchen Dining Table. Well proportioned characterful

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Antique 19th Century European Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

French 1940s Heavy Solid Studio Dining Table in Oak
French 1940s Heavy Solid Studio Dining Table in Oak

French 1940s Heavy Solid Studio Dining Table in Oak

Located in Berlin, DE

During production, the wooden parts are submitted through a specialized process whereby the wood is dipped into acid in order to soften the fibres of the wood. Softened fibres are th...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

French 1960s Heavy Solid Studio Dining Table in Oak
French 1960s Heavy Solid Studio Dining Table in Oak

French 1960s Heavy Solid Studio Dining Table in Oak

Located in Berlin, DE

During production, the wooden parts are submitted through a specialized process whereby the wood is dipped into acid in order to soften the fibres of the wood. Softened fibres are th...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Heavy Solid Brass Base Travertine Top Rectangle Dining Table
Large Heavy Solid Brass Base Travertine Top Rectangle Dining Table

Large Heavy Solid Brass Base Travertine Top Rectangle Dining Table

By Knoll, Artedi

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large heavy solid brass base 8' long Travertine top rectangle dining table. Studio made heavy

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Heavy Gold Gilt Metal Base Large Rectangle Dining Table Hollywood Regency Mint!
Heavy Gold Gilt Metal Base Large Rectangle Dining Table Hollywood Regency Mint!

Heavy Gold Gilt Metal Base Large Rectangle Dining Table Hollywood Regency Mint!

By Paul Evans, Alberto Giacometti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Heavy gold gilt metal base large rectangle dining table Hollywood Regency mint! Paul Evans decor

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table
Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table

Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table

By Enrique Garcel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table MINT! two leaves

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Parchment Paper

Heavy Polished Solid Stainless Steel Glass Round Dining Game Table Ribbed Design
Heavy Polished Solid Stainless Steel Glass Round Dining Game Table Ribbed Design

Heavy Polished Solid Stainless Steel Glass Round Dining Game Table Ribbed Design

By Pace Collection, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large 54" Diameter heavy polished solid stainless steel glass round dining game table ribbed Design

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome, Stainless Steel

Large 10' Long Heavily Carved Base Scroll Shape Thick Top Dining Table MINT
Large 10' Long Heavily Carved Base Scroll Shape Thick Top Dining Table MINT

Large 10' Long Heavily Carved Base Scroll Shape Thick Top Dining Table MINT

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large 10' Long Spanish Colonial Heavily Carved Base Scroll Shape Thick Top Dining Table MINT!.

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20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Steam Punk Heavy Solid Bronze Leg Forged Steel Beveled Edge Top Dining Table
Steam Punk Heavy Solid Bronze Leg Forged Steel Beveled Edge Top Dining Table

Steam Punk Heavy Solid Bronze Leg Forged Steel Beveled Edge Top Dining Table

By Alberto Giocometti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Steam Punk Heavy Cast Solid Bronze "Horse" Leg Forged Steel Beveled Edge Top Dining Conference

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Large Heavy Tapered Legs Danish Modern Teak Table
Large Heavy Tapered Legs Danish Modern Teak Table

Large Heavy Tapered Legs Danish Modern Teak Table

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nicely solid built, mint condition, Danish Mid-Century Modern teak refectory table with 2 x 23

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

19th C Sturdy Heavy Carved Oak Table   This is a wonderful table
19th C Sturdy Heavy Carved Oak Table   This is a wonderful table

19th C Sturdy Heavy Carved Oak Table This is a wonderful table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th C Sturdy Heavy Carved Oak Table This is a wonderful table, the table base has large bulbous

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Antique 19th Century Gothic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Silas Seandel, “Terra” Dining Table
Silas Seandel, “Terra” Dining Table

Silas Seandel, “Terra” Dining Table

By Silas Seandel

Located in Norwood, NJ

Seandel. An impressive, heavy dining/center table from Seandel's "Terra" group of cast stone pieces (this

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass, Bronze

De Puydt Heavy Brutalist Oak Trestle Table or Desk in Dark Stained Oak
De Puydt Heavy Brutalist Oak Trestle Table or Desk in Dark Stained Oak

De Puydt Heavy Brutalist Oak Trestle Table or Desk in Dark Stained Oak

By De Puydt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century, Belgian manufacturer De Puydt attributed, stunning Brutalist dining table or desk with

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

French Oak Library Table Dining Table, circa 1820-40
French Oak Library Table Dining Table, circa 1820-40

French Oak Library Table Dining Table, circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

not detract from the beauty nor function of this heavy oak dining table. Note in particular photos of

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Walnut
Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Walnut

Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Walnut

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This handmade heavy slab trestle leg dining table features elements unique to traditional Japanese

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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Ash
Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Ash

Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Ash

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This handmade heavy slab trestle leg dining table features elements unique to traditional Japanese

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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash

1940s Art Deco Dining Table.  Chrome, Black Glass
1940s Art Deco Dining Table.  Chrome, Black Glass

1940s Art Deco Dining Table. Chrome, Black Glass

Located in Kansas City, MO

1940s Art Deco / machine age dining table. Heavy, cast-iron base with chrome support structure. The

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

60" Marble Top Saarinen Style Tulip Dining Table
60" Marble Top Saarinen Style Tulip Dining Table

60" Marble Top Saarinen Style Tulip Dining Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

60" marble top Saarinen Style Tulip Table Saarinen style pedestal dining table with heavy

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

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Danish Vintage Twelve Seater Dining Table by Paere Dansk
Danish Vintage Twelve Seater Dining Table by Paere Dansk

Danish Vintage Twelve Seater Dining Table by Paere Dansk

Located in London, GB

the top has chamfered edges. It is extremely sturdy and very heavy, this impressive dining table

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Modern Sculptural Prism Lucite Dining Table Base, Charles Hollis Jones
Modern Sculptural Prism Lucite Dining Table Base, Charles Hollis Jones

Modern Sculptural Prism Lucite Dining Table Base, Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

-clear, heavy-gauge acrylic, this dining table base features a sophisticated interlocking design that

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Large Harvey Probber Mahogany and Brass Dining Table
Large Harvey Probber Mahogany and Brass Dining Table

Large Harvey Probber Mahogany and Brass Dining Table

By Harvey Probber

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber mahogany dining table with heavy brass cross stretchers

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Brutalist oak wooden dining table by de Puydt, Belgium 1970s
Brutalist oak wooden dining table by de Puydt, Belgium 1970s

Brutalist oak wooden dining table by de Puydt, Belgium 1970s

By De Puydt

Located in Zevenaar, NL

the era's design ingenuity. Constructed from heavy, solid oak wood, this dining table exudes a robust

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Live Edge Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Maple
Live Edge Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Maple

Live Edge Trestle Leg Dining Table in Oiled Maple

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This handmade heavy slab trestle leg dining table features elements unique to traditional Japanese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple

Louis XV Style Brass Iron and Glass Dining Table
Louis XV Style Brass Iron and Glass Dining Table

Louis XV Style Brass Iron and Glass Dining Table

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Louis XV style brass, iron and glass dining table. Heavy base is made of thick scrolled

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20th Century European Louis XV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Milo Baughman Mid Century Post Modern Dining Table for Directional
Milo Baughman Mid Century Post Modern Dining Table for Directional

Milo Baughman Mid Century Post Modern Dining Table for Directional

By Harvey Probber, Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

solid heavy weight dining table. Extremely well crafted.

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

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Vintage Walnut Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker
Exceptional Vintage Walnut Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker

Exceptional Vintage Walnut Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An indelible RARE heavy-duty extension dining table by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker

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Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Massive Guillerme et Chambron Bleached Oak Dining Table for Votre Maison
Massive Guillerme et Chambron Bleached Oak Dining Table for Votre Maison

Massive Guillerme et Chambron Bleached Oak Dining Table for Votre Maison

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in North Miami, FL

60's at Votre Maison, this exquisite dining table is heavy, important and a stunner! NOTE

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Astonishing Bookmatched Elm Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker
Astonishing Bookmatched Elm Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker

Astonishing Bookmatched Elm Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Atlanta, GA

on the World market. An indelible heavy-duty extension dining table by the esteemed Michael Taylor

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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm, Maple

Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table
Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table

Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table

By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table. Very heavy solid steel

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Staggering Vintage Bookmatch Burl Elm Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Staggering Vintage Bookmatch Burl Elm Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Staggering Vintage Bookmatch Burl Elm Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

A breathtaking restored heavy-duty Parsons style extension dining table by the esteemed Edward

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm, Maple

Astonishing Maple and Bookmatched Elm Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor
Astonishing Maple and Bookmatched Elm Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor

Astonishing Maple and Bookmatched Elm Parquetry Dining Table by Michael Taylor

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Atlanta, GA

on the World market. An indelible heavy-duty extension dining table by the esteemed Michael Taylor

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm, Maple

Dennis & Leen Baroque Style Walnut Oak Mahogany Parquetry Trestle Dining Table
Dennis & Leen Baroque Style Walnut Oak Mahogany Parquetry Trestle Dining Table

Dennis & Leen Baroque Style Walnut Oak Mahogany Parquetry Trestle Dining Table

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Germantown, MD

A stunning heavy parquetry dining table. Extendable with two self contained leaves of 16 inches

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Late 20th Century American Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid 20th Century Tuscany Renaissance Dining Table, Hand Carved Solid Walnut
Mid 20th Century Tuscany Renaissance Dining Table, Hand Carved Solid Walnut

Mid 20th Century Tuscany Renaissance Dining Table, Hand Carved Solid Walnut

By Michele Bonciani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Antique important massive heavy Renaissance Dining Table in Hand Carved Solid Walnut, polished to

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gorgeous Thick Carrara Marble Top and Chrome Base 70's Round Dining Table
Gorgeous Thick Carrara Marble Top and Chrome Base 70's Round Dining Table

Gorgeous Thick Carrara Marble Top and Chrome Base 70's Round Dining Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous thick Carrara marble top and chrome base 70's round dining table. Extremely heavy due

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Vintage 1970s American International Style Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

J.C. Mahey for Paco Rabanne Black Portoro Marble Dining Table Brass, 1979
J.C. Mahey for Paco Rabanne Black Portoro Marble Dining Table Brass, 1979

J.C. Mahey for Paco Rabanne Black Portoro Marble Dining Table Brass, 1979

By Jean Claude Mahey, Paco Rabanne

Located in Paris, IDF

Rabanne masterpiece. The table comes in two pieces the top and the base. This table is very heavy and the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gothic Revival Refectory Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 7, France
Gothic Revival Refectory Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 7, France

Gothic Revival Refectory Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 7, France

Located in Rīga, LV

Carved oak dining set from the 1950s-1970s in the Gothic Revival style. The set includes one heavy

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Vintage 1960s French Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

1940's Large Heavy Scale Planked Pine Rectangular Dining Table
1940's Large Heavy Scale Planked Pine Rectangular Dining Table

1940's Large Heavy Scale Planked Pine Rectangular Dining Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Large Heavy Scale Planked Pine Rectangular Dining Table. Practical sized original workshop

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Vintage 1940s European Tables

Materials

Pine

Heavy Enameled Metal Cylinder Pedestal Base  Top Round Gueridon Dining Table
Heavy Enameled Metal Cylinder Pedestal Base  Top Round Gueridon Dining Table

Heavy Enameled Metal Cylinder Pedestal Base Top Round Gueridon Dining Table

By Brueton

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Heavy enamel finish mid century Modern heavy beautifully enameled steel with chrome banding single

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Steel

Heavy Steel Console Sofa Table
Heavy Steel Console Sofa Table

Heavy Steel Console Sofa Table

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This is an amazing console constructed of pounded and bent steel and brass. The heavy steel is hand

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Steel, Brass

Heavy Round Plaster Table Lamp
Heavy Round Plaster Table Lamp

Heavy Round Plaster Table Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Heavy round plaster table lamp. Modern and almost Deco in style, lamp is raised upon an ebonized

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Heavy Solid Brass Table Lamp
Heavy Solid Brass Table Lamp

Heavy Solid Brass Table Lamp

By Stiffel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice heavy Mid-Century Modern solid brass table lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Heavy cut glass table lamp
Heavy cut glass table lamp

Heavy cut glass table lamp

By Fontana Arte

Located in London, GB

Beautiful glass base lamp with slabs of bevelled glass. Please let us know if you would like to ship without shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Heavy Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the heavy dining table you’re looking for. A heavy dining table — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a heavy dining table, we have 246 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect heavy dining table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A heavy dining table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one heavy dining table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Les Prismatiques, Mathias for Fondica and Val Saint Lambert produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Heavy Dining Table?

The average selling price for a heavy dining table at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Heavy Dining Table
  • 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.