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 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.

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.

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.

How long should a bench be for a dining table?

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.

Modernist Dining Table

Curved Table Base

Vintage X Back Dining Chair

Tubular Steel Table

Metal And Marble Top Console Table

German Design Wood Tables

Italian Dining Chairs 1970s

Tubular Dining

Haagse School

Pair of Mid Century Murano Style Modernist Table Lamps by Cristallo Venicia CCC

$1,600 / set

Pair of Mid Century Murano Style Modernist Table Lamps by Cristallo Venicia CCC

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful pair of mid century Murano style modernist table lamps with blue bulbous shades on a tapered base, each with a triangle gold & silver foil label “Cristallo Venicia, C...

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

Materials

Metal

Pair Søholm Stentøj Stoneware Modernist table-lamps Einar Johansen Denmark 1960

$2,928Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Søholm Stentøj Stoneware Modernist table-lamps Einar Johansen Denmark 1960

By Nils Kähler, Einar Johansen, Palshus, Soholm Pottery, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Pair big Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s. The bottom part of the lamps is decorated with an impressed pattern, glazed in dark and light blue with ochre/g...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair Søholm Stentøj Stoneware Modernist table-lamps Einar Johansen Denmark 1960

$2,745 / set

Pair Søholm Stentøj Stoneware Modernist table-lamps Einar Johansen Denmark 1960

By Palshus, Nils Kähler, Gunnar Nylund, Einar Johansen, Soholm Pottery

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Pair big Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s. The bottom part of the lamps is decorated with an impressed pattern, glazed in dark and light blue with ochre a...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Oversized Italian Modernist Table Lamp in Patinated Copper, Bronze and Glass

$2,800

Oversized Italian Modernist Table Lamp in Patinated Copper, Bronze and Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Visually striking, tall table lamp with patinated, triangular copper and bronze shade with brass finial and lower copper stem flanking an opaline glass central column, all supported ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel

Giant Mid Century Mexican Modernist Table Lamps Attributed to Eugenio Escudero

$6,000 / set

Giant Mid Century Mexican Modernist Table Lamps Attributed to Eugenio Escudero

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Giant an amazing pair of midcentury Mexican modern table lamps in the style of Eugenio Escudero, the lamps were recently restored and all the wiring was changed and are...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Mexican Modernist Table Lamps in the Style of Eugenio Escudero

$3,000 / set

Midcentury Mexican Modernist Table Lamps in the Style of Eugenio Escudero

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this amazing a pair of midcentury Mexican modern table lamps in the style of Eugenio Escudero, the lamps maintain their original paint and are in excellent condition, circa ...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Modernist Adjustable Aluminum Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi

$2,200

Italian Modernist Adjustable Aluminum Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi

By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Polished aluminum table lamp with inset frosted glass shade by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi (Italy, ca. 1960s). Ingenious design, marrying form and function designed with a useful adjusta...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Graphite

$7,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Graphite

Located in New York, NY

This pair of modernist table lamps exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship and timeless sophistication of Murano glass. Each lamp features a body rendered in a rich, smoked graphite ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Mercury Glass Table Lamps Organic Detailing

$6,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Mercury Glass Table Lamps Organic Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This dramatic and sculptural pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice that have been renowned for centuries for their superlative glass...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Larege Modernist Cubic Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten Lights, 1960s Germany

$1,372

Larege Modernist Cubic Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten Lights, 1960s Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table light Producer: Kaiser Leuchten, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s This 1960s table light was made by Kaiser Leuchten in Ger...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original Modernist 1970s Chrome Table Light Made by Cosack Lights, Germany

$663

Original Modernist 1970s Chrome Table Light Made by Cosack Lights, Germany

By Gebrüder Cosack

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table light Origin: Germany Producer: Cosack lights, Germany Material: Metal Age: 1970s Original 1970s chrome table light made by C...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Cone Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s/1960s

$2,900 / set

Mid-Century Modernist Cone Table Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, 1950s/1960s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern desk lamps designed and produced by the prestigious Austrian lighting manufacturer J.T. Kalmar in Vienna during the 1950s or early 1960s. Th...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Modernist Ceramic Tube Lamp

$1,750

Vintage Modernist Ceramic Tube Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A masterclass in mid-century architectural purity, this extraordinary vintage modernist ceramic tube lamp exemplifies sleek minimalist expression, clean geometric balance, and refine...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Italian Gold Plated Vintage Modernist Brass 1980s Adjustable Table Lamp by Relco

$2,859

Italian Gold Plated Vintage Modernist Brass 1980s Adjustable Table Lamp by Relco

Located in Marbella, ES

Italian gold plated vintage modernist brass 1980s adjustable table lamp by Relco.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Mix-Media Brass Abstract Sculptural Table Lamp on Concrete Base

$790Sale Price|44% Off

Modernist Mix-Media Brass Abstract Sculptural Table Lamp on Concrete Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century Modern black and white abstract sculptural table lamp on a concrete base with brass trim. Measures: 9" wide x 6" deep x 28" tall.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp W/Smoked Gold Glaze & Umber Detailing

$2,475

Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp W/Smoked Gold Glaze & Umber Detailing

Located in New York, NY

Enhance your decor with this striking Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Table Lamp, crafted in America circa 1960. This unique piece exemplifies the innovative design and sophisticated a...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Large POST-MODERN MODERNIST TABLE LAMP by PHILIPPE BARBIER, France 1970

$2,974

A Large POST-MODERN MODERNIST TABLE LAMP by PHILIPPE BARBIER, France 1970

By Philippe Barbier

Located in PARIS, FR

A very large and elegant table lamp, Post-Modernist, large cubic base in thick nickel-plated bronze plates, topped by a thin cylindrical axis and a beautiful circular lampshade, by P...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

PETITOT Pair of Large French Art Deco Modernist Rod Table Lamps, 1920

$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

PETITOT Pair of Large French Art Deco Modernist Rod Table Lamps, 1920

By Henry Petitot

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Pair of Large French Art Deco Table Lamps by Maison Petitot, Paris, circa 1930 An exceptional pair of large French modernist Art Deco table lamps, designed and produced by the renow...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Narrow, Rectangular French Modernist Table Lamp, Hammered Iron and Art Glass

$5,300

Narrow, Rectangular French Modernist Table Lamp, Hammered Iron and Art Glass

By Genet & Michon

Located in New York City, NY

A French Art Deco or Minimalist unusually shaped, narrow table lamp featuring a heavily molded French art glass trapezoidal shade of stylized fern and geometric design, resting on a...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Original Modernist 1960s Sputnik Chromed Table Light by Cosack Lights, Germany

$2,041Sale Price|30% Off

Original Modernist 1960s Sputnik Chromed Table Light by Cosack Lights, Germany

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Sputnik table light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s Description: This 1960s hanging light was made by ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Modernist Brass Desk Lamp

$1,143

Modernist Brass Desk Lamp

Located in Marseille, FR

Beautiful modernist desk lamp in brass, very high quality workmanship, lampshade sheathed in brass. Dimension height 62 cm for a diameter of 30 cm. Additional information: Materi...

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Tri-color Modernist Table Lamp by Ernest Voss, Denmark, 1950s

$675

Rare Tri-color Modernist Table Lamp by Ernest Voss, Denmark, 1950s

By Voss

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Measurements and info: Type: Desk or table lamp. Origin: Denmark. Maker: Voss Designer: Ernest Voss Design period: early 1950s. Height approx: 23 cm (9 inches). Shade diameter...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Off White Ceramic Table Lamps with Graphic Splash Motif

$4,475 / set

Mid-Century Modernist Off White Ceramic Table Lamps with Graphic Splash Motif

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your interior decor with this exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Table Lamps, masterfully crafted in the United States, circa 1970. These lamps are true testamen...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Modernist Brass Table Lamps by Kai Ruokonen for Sievä Oy, Finland, 1970s

$28,313 / item

Modernist Brass Table Lamps by Kai Ruokonen for Sievä Oy, Finland, 1970s

By Kai Ruokonen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of brass table lamps by Kai Ruokonen, with large lamella lamp shades. Emanate beautiful, warm light when lit.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Reeded Translucent Glass Table Lamps with 24-karat Gold Flecks

$7,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Reeded Translucent Glass Table Lamps with 24-karat Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature tear ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Sculptural Modernist Handblown Murano Gold Mercury Glass Table Lamps

$6,475 / set

Pair of Sculptural Modernist Handblown Murano Gold Mercury Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This dramatic pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice that have been renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. Th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

An Iconic RADICAL MODERNIST TABLE LAMP by BBPR, ed. ARTEMIDE, Italy 1970

$4,347

An Iconic RADICAL MODERNIST TABLE LAMP by BBPR, ed. ARTEMIDE, Italy 1970

By Studio BBPR

Located in PARIS, FR

An iconic table lamp, Minimalist, Modernist, Space-Age, structure in chrome-plated metal, thick glass with geometric reliefs, encircled with an aerial lampshade Saturn-ring-like, by ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist Table Lamp in Cut Crystal with Platform, Colored in the Mass

$263

Modernist Table Lamp in Cut Crystal with Platform, Colored in the Mass

Located in Verviers, BE

Table lamp in modernist cut crystal with a suspended block of crimson stapping colored in the mass. Eye-catching and distinctive effect. The sizes are measured without a lampshade....

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Pale Lavender Glass & Nickel Table Lamps

$7,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Pale Lavender Glass & Nickel Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This elegantly bold Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Pale Lavender W/ Nickel Fittings originate from Italy during the 21st Century. Featuring a beautiful roun...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Handblown Modernist Murano Table Lamps with 24-Karat Yellow Gold Flecks

$7,475 / set

Handblown Modernist Murano Table Lamps with 24-Karat Yellow Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice that have been renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. Ea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Italian Marble Lamp

$375

Modernist Italian Marble Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Nice modernist stacked marble table lamp, marked "Made in Italy" - the third segment has a chip, faces the rear of the lamp. Marble elements separated by wood disks, shade not includ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Minimal Travertine Pedestal

$4,475

Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Minimal Travertine Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

This substantial Mid-Century Rectilinear Travertine Pedestal originated in Italy, circa 1970. Carved from pale ivory-beige travertine with fine linear veining and occasional fossiliz...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Urn Form Vellum Hue Table Lamps

$3,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Urn Form Vellum Hue Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

This refined pair of Murano glass table lamps showcases the minimalist elegance of modernist Italian design from the 1970s. Each lamp features an urn-shaped body, expertly hand-blown...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Mercury Blue Murano Glass Table Lamps with 24K Gold Flecks

$5,975 / set

Modernist Hand-Blown Mercury Blue Murano Glass Table Lamps with 24K Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated pair of modernist table lamps exquisitely crafted from hand-blown Murano glass, Italy, 21st century. These lamps showcase the unparalleled artistry and innovation of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Modernist Brass Chevals Lamp

$850

Modernist Brass Chevals Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

Modernist brass interlocking stylized-chevals lamp.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Faceted Hand-Blown Mineral Green Murano Glass Table Lamps

$7,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Faceted Hand-Blown Mineral Green Murano Glass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

These precise and beautifully made Pair of Modernist Faceted Hand-Blown Mineral Green Murano Glass Table Lamps originates from Italy during the 21st century. Featuring a body in a lo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern, Modernist Style, Cast Compound, Brass & Raffia Double Arm Pod Table Lamp

$995 / item

Modern, Modernist Style, Cast Compound, Brass & Raffia Double Arm Pod Table Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This modern retro styled table lamp has a black or white cast compound base embossed with a graphic pattern. The double brass arm with raffia shades makes this lamp both unusual and ...

Category

2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Modernist Mushroom Sputnik Table Light with Opal Shade, Italy, 1970s

$743

Original Modernist Mushroom Sputnik Table Light with Opal Shade, Italy, 1970s

By Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: table light with opal shade Origin: Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage light was designed and produced in the 1970s in Italy. it is made of metal and opal...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Yasha Heifetz Modernist Cerused Oak Abstract Dog Table Lamp USA 1950s

$4,500

Rare Yasha Heifetz Modernist Cerused Oak Abstract Dog Table Lamp USA 1950s

By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz

Located in Troy, MI

A rare table lamp designed by Yasha Heifetz circa 1950s Titled "The Puppy" Abstract form sculpted of silver finished oak on a black base with original fiberglass shade and finial D...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Oak

Bernhardt Modernist Brass Console With Mirrored Top

$3,840

Bernhardt Modernist Brass Console With Mirrored Top

By Karl Springer, Bernhardt

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Karl Springer style console table featuring a mirrored top supported by sculptural, shaped brass base with a ring on each side and center stretcher. The polished brass frame adds a l...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Large 60cm Modernist Brass Metal Table Light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s

$1,173

Large 60cm Modernist Brass Metal Table Light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table light Origin: Germany Producer: FLORIAN SCHULZ Material: Metal brass Age: 1970s Description: This original vintage table light was designed and produ...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Peill & Putzler, Set of 2 Mid-Century Modernist German Table Lamp, 1960s

$674 / set

Peill & Putzler, Set of 2 Mid-Century Modernist German Table Lamp, 1960s

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Verviers, BE

Mid-Century Modernist German 1960s table lamp by Peill & Putzler Mid-Century Modernist German 1960s lamps were designed by Peill & Putzler. They feature a globular glass lampshade...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Vintage Metal Table Lamp Zen by S.y.c. Cevese, 1980s

$3,660

Modernist Vintage Metal Table Lamp Zen by S.y.c. Cevese, 1980s

Located in Vienna, AT

Modernist vintage table lamp "Zen" from metal designed by S.y.c. Cevese 1980s and produced by Metalarte, Spain (marked). Good condition with minor signs of age and use approx. measu...

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Table Lamp in Turquoise Jade w/ Polished Brass Fittings

$3,975

Mid-Century Modernist Table Lamp in Turquoise Jade w/ Polished Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully bold single Jade Table Lamp originates from the United States during the 1950s Featuring a body in a lovely cool turquoise green with a bold rectangular profile, the...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modernist Table Lamp of Teak with Cone-Shaped Yarn Shade 1970s

$1,372

Danish Modernist Table Lamp of Teak with Cone-Shaped Yarn Shade 1970s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish Modernist table lamp from the 1970s. The lamp is made of hand-turned solid teak, mounted with a cone shaped shade winded thin yarn of natural color. Measures: Height 45 cm...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist Rectilinear Glass Table Lamp in Frost Blue Craquelure by Robert Rida

$3,475

Modernist Rectilinear Glass Table Lamp in Frost Blue Craquelure by Robert Rida

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful modernist table lamp was realized by the celebrated contemporary designer Robert Rida in Italy circa 2000. The piece features a volumetric rectilinear form in frosted ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Modernist Faceted Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Sapphire

$7,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Faceted Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Sapphire

Located in New York, NY

This striking and elegant pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

MODERNIST Pair of Artistic Table-Side Lamps In Gilt Bronze With Pink Quartz

$9,588Sale Price / set|20% Off

MODERNIST Pair of Artistic Table-Side Lamps In Gilt Bronze With Pink Quartz

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of modernist lamps with pink quartz. These are a pair of monumental lamps created in America in the Modernist style. They have been masterfully crafted with bold, ultra-modern ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Modernist Toni Zuccheri Style Murano Table Light by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1970

$716

Modernist Toni Zuccheri Style Murano Table Light by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1970

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table light with Murano glass shade Producer: Kaiser Leuchten, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s This vintage table light was made by Kaiser Leuchten in Ge...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist French Ceramic Lamps

$5,800 / set

Modernist French Ceramic Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of painterly decorated ceramic lamps featuring moss, dark green, olive hues. Mounted on bronze bases. Rewired by an UL listed electrician for use in the USA.

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modernist Stylized Hourglass Form Table Lamp in Bronze Ceramic

$1,800

Mid-Century Modernist Stylized Hourglass Form Table Lamp in Bronze Ceramic

Located in New York, NY

This ultra chic lamp features a bronze ceramic finish with black enamel accents. It has an elongated stylized hourglass form with black enamel bases and fittings. It has been newly r...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Modernist Three Sided Lucite Table Lamp in the Style of Karl Springer

$975Sale Price|22% Off

Modernist Three Sided Lucite Table Lamp in the Style of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in San Diego, CA

Super unique and rare modernist three sided Lucite table lamp in the style of Karl Springer, circa 1970s. The base of the lamp measures 9" W x 9" D x 18.5" H; the lamp measures 36"H ...

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

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Lucite

1 of 2 Modernist Orange Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s Germany

$1,435 / item

1 of 2 Modernist Orange Sputnik Table Light Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table light 1 of 2 Producer: Kaiser Leuchten, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: This vintage space age table light was made by Kaiser Leuchten ...

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

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Metal

Pair of Modernist Murano White Faceted Glass Table Lamps with Brass Fittings

$6,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Murano White Faceted Glass Table Lamps with Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and dramatic pair of modernist table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass produ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Modernist Huge Stilnovo Style Table Light with Brass Base, Italy, 1970s

$823Sale Price|20% Off

Original Modernist Huge Stilnovo Style Table Light with Brass Base, Italy, 1970s

By Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table light Origin: Italy Age: 1970s Original 1970s table light made in Italy. This wonderful modernist 1970s table light comes with a huge original ...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass Adjustable Table Lamp c.1970

$2,522

Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass Adjustable Table Lamp c.1970

By Florian Schulz

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern vintage German table lamp or desk lamp designed by Florian Schulz in the 1970s. This lamp was made circa 1970s and is quite rare model with the double li...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps with Murine Texturing

$6,475 / set

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps with Murine Texturing

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of modernist lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature aus...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Scandinavian modernist table lamp model FÅ 501, brass and steel, Sweden, 1950s

$1,086

Scandinavian modernist table lamp model FÅ 501, brass and steel, Sweden, 1950s

By Falkenbergs Belysning

Located in Forserum, SE

A sculptural 1950s table lamp, also mountable on the wall, crafted from solid brass with a painted metal shade that can be positioned in different directions. It features a distincti...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Modernist Glass and Nickel Table Lamps by Desny, Art Deco, France

$8,694 / set

Pair of Modernist Glass and Nickel Table Lamps by Desny, Art Deco, France

By Desny

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional modernist pair of table lamps by Maison Desny. It assembles 6 thick slabs of glass with nickel plated metal. Maison Desny was a prominent Art Deco Paris based workshop sp...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modernist Table or DeskLamp by Charlotte Perriand for Philips, 1950s

$2,802

Mid-Century Modernist Table or DeskLamp by Charlotte Perriand for Philips, 1950s

By Charlotte Perriand, Philips

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Modernist desk-Lamp made of one cut & bent sheet of metal, a very innovative design solution imagined by Charlotte Perriand for Philips. This lamp uses a special tubular incandesce...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal

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What is the height of a dining table?
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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.
What is the best dining table?
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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.
What is the narrowest A dining table can be?
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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.
Is a dining table necessary?
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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.
How wide should a dining table be?
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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.
How high should a dining table be?
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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.
How thick should a dining table be?
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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.
What is an MCM dining table?
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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.
What is a dining table with leaf?
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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.
Are ceramic dining tables good?
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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.
Are extendable dining tables worth it?
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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.
What is the best width for a dining table?
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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.
What is a draw leaf dining table?
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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.
Should a buffet be longer than a dining table?
1 Answer
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.

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Why are Japanese dining tables low?
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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.
What is a butterfly leaf in a dining table?
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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.
What is the best wood for a dining table?
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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.
How tall is the typical dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.
Is a round dining table practical?
1 Answer
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.
How long should a bench be for a dining table?
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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.