At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal refractory dining table for your home. Each refractory dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
oak and
hardwood. There are many kinds of the refractory dining table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A refractory dining table, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Baroque or
Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made refractory dining table over the years, but those crafted by
Milo Baughman,
George Nakashima and
Skovmand and Andersen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a refractory dining table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,040 and can go as high as $57,145, while the average can fetch as much as $4,748.
Antique and vintage dining room tables have long been the anchor of the home's most social room. The round pedestal and long banquet forms most collected today trace back to the 18th and 19th centuries, when the dining room itself first came into fashion.
Styles to Know
Round and oval tables suit smaller or open-plan rooms, while rectangular pedestal and trestle tables remain the standard for larger, more formal spaces. A credenza adds extra serving storage nearby, and a vintage wall mirror overhead opens up the room. For layout ideas, browse 20 dining rooms arranged for entertaining.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Dining Table
A dining table is usually the largest piece in the room, which makes delivery details worth confirming: White Glove service, disassembly options, and the table's full length, leaves included, measured against the space you have. Every table comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, backed by the 1stDibs Promise.