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Conic Shade Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Conic Shade Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s, Germany

Conic Shade Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Conic Shade Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier

Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Tripod Table Lamp
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Tripod Table Lamp

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Tripod Table Lamp

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage mid-century modern table lamp features a compact tripod form with an adjustable metal

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique Tripod Table
19th Century Antique Tripod Table

19th Century Antique Tripod Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sample wood top in a star pattern, solid ebony pedestal base with three legs, great color with appropriate patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Wood

Tripod brass Maison Jansen-style table lamp
Tripod brass Maison Jansen-style table lamp

Tripod brass Maison Jansen-style table lamp

By Maison Jansen

Located in Zemst, BE

Brass table lamp in the style of Maison Jansen. Fine and heavy quality with great details. Very

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s French Brass and Metal Tripod Table Lamp
1960s French Brass and Metal Tripod Table Lamp

1960s French Brass and Metal Tripod Table Lamp

Located in London, London

A delicate 1960s table lamp combining a light, architectural base with a softly decorative shade

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern German Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern German Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-century table lamp with tripod base. The shade is made of opal glass and has a black coating

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze Gueridon Tripod Tables
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze Gueridon Tripod Tables

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze Gueridon Tripod Tables

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of most elegant French 20th century Louis XVI style Gueridons side tables. The base is a solid

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish Tripod Oval Table in Original Painted Finish
19th Century Swedish Tripod Oval Table in Original Painted Finish

19th Century Swedish Tripod Oval Table in Original Painted Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant 19th-century Swedish tripod table featuring a refined oval top supported by a turned

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Early 19th century Georgian tripod table
Early 19th century Georgian tripod table

Early 19th century Georgian tripod table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Georgian tripod table circa 1800. Good quality Georgian period tilt top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...

Materials

Mahogany

1950’s French Metal Tripod Base Outdoor Small Gueridon Table
1950’s French Metal Tripod Base Outdoor Small Gueridon Table

1950’s French Metal Tripod Base Outdoor Small Gueridon Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s French Metal Tripod Base Outdoor Small Gueridon Table. Classic French gueridon table with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Gueridon

Materials

Metal

1950's Red French Metal Tripod Base Small Gueridon Table
1950's Red French Metal Tripod Base Small Gueridon Table

1950's Red French Metal Tripod Base Small Gueridon Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Red French Metal Tripod Base Outdoor Small Gueridon Table. Classic French gueridon table

Category

Vintage 1950s French Gueridon

Materials

Steel

Bamboo, Birch & Parchment Tripod Table Lamps, France 1950s
Bamboo, Birch & Parchment Tripod Table Lamps, France 1950s

Bamboo, Birch & Parchment Tripod Table Lamps, France 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

These Louis Sognot style table lamps were designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. The

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 blue ripsal table lamps tripod , 1950s
Set of 2 blue ripsal table lamps tripod , 1950s

Set of 2 blue ripsal table lamps tripod , 1950s

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 2 blue ripsal table lamps tripod , 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Brutalist Tripod Table Lamps by Marcelo Bessa
Pair of Brutalist Tripod Table Lamps by Marcelo Bessa

Pair of Brutalist Tripod Table Lamps by Marcelo Bessa

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of Brutalist style tripod table lamps in the style of Giacometti.

Category

2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base
1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base

1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Modern Table Lamp Chrome Plated Tripod Base 35.5 h 14 x 14 Original vintage condition No lamp

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp from Josef Hurka
Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp from Josef Hurka

Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp from Josef Hurka

By Josef Hurka, Napako

Located in Vienna, Austria

This table lamp was designed by Josef Hurka in Czechoslovakia for the company Napako in 1954. It

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

18th Century carved mahogany tripod table
18th Century carved mahogany tripod table

18th Century carved mahogany tripod table

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century mahogany tripod table having a wonderfully figured top with a piecrust edge, supported

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Tripod Base
19th Century Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Tripod Base

19th Century Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Tripod Base

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant 19th century Napoleon III period walnut guéridon, or pedestal side table, exemplifies

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Gueridon

Materials

Walnut

Early Bill Lam Fiberglass Floor Table Lamp Tripod
Early Bill Lam Fiberglass Floor Table Lamp Tripod

Early Bill Lam Fiberglass Floor Table Lamp Tripod

By Bill Lam

Located in Sarasota, FL

Early Bill Lam fiberglass table lamp by Lam Inc. Tripod legs with fiberglass shade.

Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Toledo, OH

Iconic mid-century modern tripod table lamp by George Thurston for Lightolier from the 1950's. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Red Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1950's Italy
Red Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1950's Italy

Red Atomic Tripod Table Lamp 1950's Italy

Located in Lisboa, PT

A playful and rare find from 1950s Italy, this red atomic tripod table lamp embodies the exuberant

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

George III Inlaid & Cross-Banded Mahogany Tripod Table
George III Inlaid & Cross-Banded Mahogany Tripod Table

George III Inlaid & Cross-Banded Mahogany Tripod Table

Located in Huntington, NY

George III inlaid & cross-banded Mahogany tripod table.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Candle Stands

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Original Tripod Table By T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut 1953 Classic
Original Tripod Table By T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut 1953 Classic

Original Tripod Table By T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut 1953 Classic

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic, walnut tripod table, sometimes called a gueridon. Designed by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Colonial Tripod Table with Turned Pedestal and Scrolled Legs
Dutch Colonial Tripod Table with Turned Pedestal and Scrolled Legs

Dutch Colonial Tripod Table with Turned Pedestal and Scrolled Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This Dutch Colonial pedestal table combines sculptural grace with old-world craftsmanship. The hand

Category

Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Mid-20th Century French Brass & Teak Tripod Table Light
Mid-20th Century French Brass & Teak Tripod Table Light

Mid-20th Century French Brass & Teak Tripod Table Light

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century French Brass & Teak Tripod Table Light Stylish futuristic French mid 20th century

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Tripod Base Table Lamp by Laurel
Mid-Century Tripod Base Table Lamp by Laurel

Mid-Century Tripod Base Table Lamp by Laurel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Unusual tripod base vintage table lamp by Laurel.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Metal and Wood Tripod Table Lamp, Europe ca 1960s
Metal and Wood Tripod Table Lamp, Europe ca 1960s

Metal and Wood Tripod Table Lamp, Europe ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Tripod table lamps became a recurring trend in mid-twentieth century lighting design because they

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original Danish Caprani Tripod Table Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
Original Danish Caprani Tripod Table Lamp, 1970s, Denmark

Original Danish Caprani Tripod Table Lamp, 1970s, Denmark

By Caprani Light AS

Located in Værløse, DK

A beech wood tripod desk lamp designed by Mads Caprani in the 1970s for Caprani Light. A rare find

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Beech

Neoclassical Tripod Base Brass Table Lamp by Stiffel
Neoclassical Tripod Base Brass Table Lamp by Stiffel

Neoclassical Tripod Base Brass Table Lamp by Stiffel

By Edwin Cole, Stiffel

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass neoclassical dual socket table lamp by Stiffel. The base is an antiqued solid brass tripod

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tripod table lamp by Jacques Biny, 1950s, France
Tripod table lamp by Jacques Biny, 1950s, France

Tripod table lamp by Jacques Biny, 1950s, France

By Jacques Biny

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Superb and rare tripod lamp by Jacques Biny, France, 1950s. Its brass lampshade can be adjusted

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Elegant Modern Brass Tripod Base Table Lamp
Lightolier Elegant Modern Brass Tripod Base Table Lamp

Lightolier Elegant Modern Brass Tripod Base Table Lamp

By Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Simple and elegant brass tripod based table lamp by Lightolier. White porcelain dual sockets with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Metal

Swedish Modern Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950
Swedish Modern Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950

Swedish Modern Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950

By ASEA

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Elegant Swedish table lamp made in 1950 attributed to ASEA. A solid three legged brass base with

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp in Teak
Large Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp in Teak

Large Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp in Teak

By Lyfa

Located in Søborg, DK

A large mid century modern teak tripod table lamp. The body of the lamp is turned teak. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal
1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal

1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Table Lamp Atomic age ceramic starburst globe table lamp on metal base with bronze feet 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Lamp on Brass Tripod
Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Lamp on Brass Tripod

Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Lamp on Brass Tripod

Located in Cork, IE

This elegant table lamp probably hails from Denmark in the 1960s and is a prime example of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Tripod Table, Mahogany, Curved Edge, USA, Early 1800s
Antique Federal Tripod Table, Mahogany, Curved Edge, USA, Early 1800s

Antique Federal Tripod Table, Mahogany, Curved Edge, USA, Early 1800s

Located in Savannah, GA

Unusual rectangular shaped. American tripod table with original working mechanism. The exquisitely

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Two beautiful Mid Century modern tripod raffia table lamps
Two beautiful Mid Century modern tripod raffia table lamps

Two beautiful Mid Century modern tripod raffia table lamps

Located in München, DE

Two beautiful original Mid-Century Modern tripod table lamps. The shades are wrapped in gold-yellow

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

George III Style Mahogany & Marquetry Tripod Table
George III Style Mahogany & Marquetry Tripod Table

George III Style Mahogany & Marquetry Tripod Table

Located in Astoria, NY

George III Style Flame Mahogany, Rosewood, and Marquetry Tripod Table, 20th century, the hinged

Category

20th Century British George III Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern tripod Table Lamp, France, 1960
Mid-Century Modern tripod Table Lamp, France, 1960

Mid-Century Modern tripod Table Lamp, France, 1960

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A mid-century table lamp. In wood, France, 1960. It is in good general condition and works

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Brass Faux Bamboo Tripod Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Brass Faux Bamboo Tripod Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

Brass Faux Bamboo Tripod Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brass faux bamboo table lamp with cream colorlampshade, Italy, 1960s Lampshade is not included (For

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Wood and Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Wood and Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Wood and Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare Mid Century Tripod table lamp. An elegant design of special materiality. The brass is

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Candle Stand Side Table
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Candle Stand Side Table

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Candle Stand Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Candle Stand Side Table. Measures 20.5" in diameter and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Candle Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Austria 1950s
Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Austria 1950s

Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Austria 1950s

By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual rattan or wicker table lamp was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s. It

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Birch, Wicker

Mid-Century Space Age Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare Mid-Century Tripod table lamp. A minimalist design with a special foot. The chrome -colored

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950's Italy
Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950's Italy

Pair of Atomic Tripod Table Lamps 1950's Italy

Located in Lisboa, PT

Charming pair of Atomic tripod table lamps, Italy, 1950s. These sculptural miniatures of mid

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Small tripod table lamp from the 1960s. The diffuser is a simple cylinder made of a fiberglass

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Fine Antique Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table
Fine Antique Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table

Fine Antique Mahogany Tilt Top Tripod Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very well made and finished Tripod Table with fine graining, turned support with decorative spiral

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century tripod brass table lamp, Lumi Italy 1950s
Mid-Century tripod brass table lamp, Lumi Italy 1950s

Mid-Century tripod brass table lamp, Lumi Italy 1950s

Located in Firenze, IT

Mid-Century tripod brass table lamp Produced by Lumi, Italy, 1950s white opaline spherical glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp with Laced Parchment Shade
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp with Laced Parchment Shade

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp with Laced Parchment Shade

By Stilnovo, Tony Paul

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A sculptural mid-century modern tripod table lamp, featuring a slender blackened iron base accented

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp, Minimalist Design, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp, Minimalist Design, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp, Minimalist Design, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century Tripod table lamp with a special pattern. A simple design. The umbrella forms a simple

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid century brass tripod table lamp, 1950s, Atomic age
Mid century brass tripod table lamp, 1950s, Atomic age

Mid century brass tripod table lamp, 1950s, Atomic age

Located in Hägersten, SE

Large and unusual tripod table lamp. Made during the 1950s from solid polished brass with very high

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French tripod table lamp with copper trim, 1950's
French tripod table lamp with copper trim, 1950's

French tripod table lamp with copper trim, 1950's

Located in Montréal, QC

1950’s French tripod table lamp with copper trim. 1x 40 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Emblamatic Serge Mouille Tripod Desk Lamp Table Lamp
Emblamatic Serge Mouille Tripod Desk Lamp Table Lamp

Emblamatic Serge Mouille Tripod Desk Lamp Table Lamp

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in London, GB

The wonderful emblematic look-a-like ant lamp by Serge Mouille.

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Small Tripod Table Called Tea Table In Mahogany -18° Century
Small Tripod Table Called Tea Table In Mahogany -18° Century

Small Tripod Table Called Tea Table In Mahogany -18° Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lower than usual called tea table since people at the time used them to drink tea in the afternoon

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table
Large Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table

Large Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tripod Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

tripod table is a bit bigger than most, enough to make it significant in a room and to give it real

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Mahogany

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Tripod Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tripod dining table for your home. Each tripod dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 577 variations of the antique or vintage tripod dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tripod dining table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tripod dining table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made tripod dining table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and Serge Mouille are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tripod Dining Table?

Prices for a tripod dining table start at $6 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $2,224.
Questions About Tripod 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.

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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.
  • 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.