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Mücke & Melder dining 2 chairs & table set, 40's
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Poznań, PL
A Bauhaus dining set from Mücke & Melder manufactured during the 1940's in former Czechoslovakia
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Birch Tilt-Top Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish tilt-top round table made in the 1800’s. The top is made from wonderfully colored birch
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Birch Tilt-Top Dining Table
Birch Tilt-Top Dining Table
H 29.25 in W 40.5 in D 40.5 in
Antique William IV Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a William IV period table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1830-40’s
Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique William IV Dining Table
Antique William IV Dining Table
H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 40.95 in
Organic Modern Danish Cord Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by 40s and 50s Danish design, the table features a loping pedestal wrapped in Whitewashed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Danish Cord Dining Table
Organic Modern Danish Cord Dining Table
H 29.63 in W 120 in D 46 in
Danish Vintage Dining Table by Willy Sigh
By Willy Sigh, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Danish vintage dining table by Willy Sigh. It dates from the 1960’s, this
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Vintage Dining Table by Willy Sigh
Danish Vintage Dining Table by Willy Sigh
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Restored Rattan Three-Strand Long Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original restored Mid-century rattan three-strand long dining table. Crafted with a large Mohagony
Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

1970's Danish Modern Rosewood & Chrome Folding Dining Table / Console Table
By Milo Baughman, Georg Petersens
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970's Midcentury Modern extendable table for sale. Can be used as a console table, writing
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Adrian Pearsall, this sculptural brutalist dining table or desk is an impressive piece
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Vintage Extending Dining Table by Andrew Milne for Heal’s
By Andrew Milne
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage extending dining table by Andrew Milne for Heal’s. This was made
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Restored Boho Chic Rattan "Hour Glass" Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant midcentury dining table features a sculptural hourglass rattan base with a round glass top
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Stacked Rattan Double Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury six-person stacked rattan double mahogany dining table featuring 2 stacked rattan
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Rare Restored Rattan Single Strand Tappered Leg Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original restored Mid-century single-strand rattan dining table. The table is made with a large
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Vittorio Dassi Palisander Dining Table with Marbleized Glass Top
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian Rosewood Dining Table by Vittorio Dassi. The top is a single piece of glass which
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Palisander

Restored Rattan & Mahogany Table/Chairs Dining Set with Sideboard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury rattan dining set featuring 6 dining chairs, dining table w/ Leaves, and a sideboard
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored 8 Person Convertible Rattan and Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century six-person rattan dining table with 5-strand legs and a solid mahogany table. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan "Triple Arch" Dining Room Table with Mahogany Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan "Triple Arch" dining room table with mahogany tabletop featuring unique table legs each with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Oval Stacked Rattan Dining Table W/ Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century six-person rattan dining table with stacked rattan base legs, 3-strand rattan trim, and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Round Stacked Rattan Pedestal Dining Table Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sofas, chairs, and tables, and just about all their designed products from the 40s through the 60s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Four Person Rattan and Koa Wood Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-Century era four-person rattan dining table with five pole rattan legs and a solid Koa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Postmodern Architectural Dining Table Black Molded Plaster Double Pedestal Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Postmodern Architectural dining table comprised of a molded plaster double
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Oak

Restored 4-Strand Legs Rattan Dining Table w/ Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century restored rattan dining table with a light wood color Formica top and a middle removable
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3-Strand Rattan Round Dining Table with Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored mid-century rattan round dining table featuring an hourglass leg base with a round glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six Person Rattan Dining Table W/ Stacked Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury era rectangle rattan dining table featuring a unique X-leg base made with a large
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mahogany Dining Table with Two Leaves by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mahogany dining table with two leaves designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture in 1950's
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Rattan 3-Strand "Hour Glass" Dining Table & Chairs Dining Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-Centyury 4-person 3-strand mahogany dining table and 4 "Hour Glass" rattan back chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Mahogany

Bruno Mathsson "Mi 759" Circular Dining Table for DUX, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
40s, his models like this “Mi 759” dining table are among the classic furniture of our time. Thanks to
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Round Dining Table Rosewood and Chrome Black Formica
By Edward Wormley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Edward Wormley for Dunbar round rosewood and chrome dining table with black formica top. An
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Restored 3-Strand X-base Rattan & Mahogany 6 Seater Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-century rattan dining table with three pole rattan legs forming an X base and a solid
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Rattan Original Paul Frankl 4 Person 3-Strand Mahogany Dining Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan mid-century four-person square dining table resting on three single strands "loop
Category

Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Mid Century Danish Tile top Dining Table in the style of Gangsø Møbler
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Mid-Century Modern teak dining table exudes timeless elegance. Its Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Restored Rattan Dining Table & Chairs w/ Leopard Print Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
glass-top dining table paired with charming chairs adorned with stylish leopard print cushions
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Glass

Round Pedestal Table and Geometric Bucket Armchair Rattan Dining Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cotton seat and a round rattan pedestal dining table with a 48" glass top. Each rattan chair features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan "Loop" Leg Six Chairs and Dining Table Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan dining set featuring a dining table and chairs with unique "loop" rattan legs. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Dining Room Table and Chairs Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan dining set featuring a six-strand arch legged dining table with Mahogany look
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Round Wicker Top Rattan Table with Matching Stools Dining Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century rattan dining set featuring four dining chairs and a dining table. This minimal, yet
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Split Reed Rattan Fan Back Chairs and Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored split reed rattan tropical botanical fan back chairs and glass top dining table or desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Dining Table & 8 Cloud Back Chairs C1920
Located in London, GB
makers, Harry & Lou Epstein, comprising a dining table and the original matching set of eight cloud back
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Restored Rattan Square Koa Wood Dining Table with Stacked Rattan Chairs Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan dining set featuring a square rattan table with beautiful side wrappings and five
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

White Knoll, Saarinen Calacatta marble tulip dining table with 4 matching chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An iconic vintage Eero Saarinen, Knoll white tulip dining set with a Calacatta marble top and 4
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Guglielmo Ulrich Parchemin table with marble top. Italian design 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
affinities between this table and the works designed by Guglielmo Ulrich. This table is a jewel from the 40s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Dining set designed by Uno Ullberg for Hangö Ångsåg & Ångsnickeri AB, Finland
Located in Stockholm, SE
leather. Set includes ten dining chairs and dining table. Uno Ullberg was one of the most important
Category

Antique Early 1900s Finnish Jugendstil Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Birch

MCM Black Powder Coated Metal Smoked Glass Square Expanding Table Attr DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
everyone going to sit??? NO PROBLEM!!!! Check out this convenient and oh-so-stylish expandable dining table
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Ceramic table lamp signed Etlin 40s/50s pink
By Atelier Etlin
Located in Lyon, FR
Bedside lamp from the 40's / 50's by Etlin. Pale pink textured ceramic base structure, presentation
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Restored Rattan Dining Side Chair w/ Round Wicker Seat, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, chairs, and tables, and just about all their designed products from the 40s through the 60s. All
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Alabaster Table Lamp White Color Spain, 40s-50s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
If the shipment is to the USA, it is sent with European to American plug adapter Table lamp in
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Table set designed by IIlmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Delft, NL
lovely dining set table from the “Hongisto” series by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Laukaan Puu in
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Table Lamp in Green Patinated Metal, 1930s / 40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco table lamp in green patinated metal. 1930s / 40s. Measures: 17 x 15 cm (ex. Socket). In
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

RARE 1950s Maurice Bailey Monteverdi Young Card Table & 4 Maurice Bailey Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Monrovia, CA
.... Information Taken VIA Internet The Dimensions Of The Card Table Are, 40" by 27.5" and The Dimensions Of The
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chrome, Wood and Glass Swivel and Expanding High Top Table with Four Bar Stools
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very unusual glass and swivel 40" high-top dining table that expands from 25" wide to 37" wide
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

”Lövåsen” Pine Coffee Table Set in Axel Einar Hjorth-Style by Åby Möbelfabrik
Located in Örebro, SE
Möbelfabrik in the 1930/40s. This stained solid pine set comes with a table and two chairs. The table has a
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Boch La Louvière table lamp in crackled ceramics from the 40's
By Boch La Louviere
Located in Lyon, FR
Art Deco table lamp from the 30s/40s from the Belgian manufacturer Boch Frères in Louvière. Lamp
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

40s Green Marble and Wallnut Wood Console Table Design Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An elegant 1940's console table, beautiful wallnut marquetry four drawers with original brass
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Moderne Style Marble Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Italian marble pedestal base dining table. Measurements: Length: 79" Width: 40
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Tables

Materials

Marble

Moderne Style Marble Dining Table
Moderne Style Marble Dining Table
H 29.5 in W 40 in D 79 in
Mid Century Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise 1209 Table Lamp Desk Lamp , 40s
By Herbert Terry
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Made between 1933 and 1968, this is the iconic Model 1029 Anglepoise from Herbert Terry & Sons. Iconic design classics with heavy cast iron bases, original black paintwork, chrome s...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

large table lamp Cubism geometric plaster lamp in the spirit of the 40s
Located in Lyon, FR
Large contemporary table lamp in the modernist style of the 1940s. White plaster base structure
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Iconic! Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp. Mid Century Modern 40s Red #4410
By Kurt Versen
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC! KURT VERSEN GOOSE NECK DESK LAMP! MID CENTURY DESIGN AT ITS FINEST! GORGEOUS RED ENAMEL! VERY HARD TO FIND! In the postwar period, A house was not a "modern home" wi...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

20th Century Pietro Chiesa Table Lamp in Glass and Brass for Fontana Arte, 40s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
creativity, designing more than a thousand different objects (furniture, tables, lamps, stained glass, objets
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Restored 6 Person Rattan & Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century six-person rattan dining table with three pole rattan legs and a solid mahogany table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Tables

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco French Gueridon, Dining Table, Wood
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Valladolid, ES
from the 40s, it can be placed in any space, such as a hall table, dinner table, auxiliary or work
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Aluminum Bauhaus Era Reflector Lamp! Machine Age 30s 40s Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLEAN ART DECO STYLE! BRUSHED ALUMINUM SAUCER SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP! ALL METAL REFECTOR LAMP
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

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40s Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 40s dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 40s dining table — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 160 options for an antique or vintage 40s dining table now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 40s dining table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 40s dining table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 40s dining table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sabrina Landini, Pierre Chapo and Stockmann-Orno are consistently popular.

How Much is a 40s Dining Table?

Prices for a 40s dining table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,879.
Questions About 40s Dining Table
  • 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 ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How wide a dining table should be largely depends on its shape. Most rectangular and oval dining tables are 36 to 40 inches wide. Round table widths or diameters vary and will determine how many people can sit comfortably at one time. Generally, a round table 36 to 44 inches in width is ideal for up to four people, while ones that are 44 to 54 inches in diameter can accommodate four to six. Tables between 54 and 59 inches in width are suitable for six to eight people. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of dining tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How high a dining table should be varies. If you already have your dining chairs, look for a table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height to provide ample legroom. The standard height for dining tables is around 30 inches. However, you can opt for taller pieces, such as 34- to 36-inch counter-height tables or 40- to 42-inch bar-height tables. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    How thick a dining table should be varies. Many tables feature tops that are between 0.75 and 1 inch in thickness. However, some tables may have tops that are up to 2 inches thick. Typically, tables with thicker tops will have a more rustic appearance. Shop a large selection of dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A dining table with leaf is a dining table that has its middle part as solid and remains in place, but the two sides of the table drop down on a hinge, so they hang at the side. This is where the name 'drop leaf' comes from. Many homeowners have decided to go with leaf tables as they offer a lot of flexibility to their homes. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dining table options as well as a range of vintage and antique drop-leaf tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 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 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.