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Monumental Dining Table Base by Bruno Rota
By Bruno Rota
Located in Miami, FL
Large dining/conference table in metal and glass by Bruno Rota. We are happy to provide the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Stunning Monumental Dining Table in Rosewood with Inlay, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare monumental “Regency Extension Dining Table” with 2 matching leaves, top in book-matched
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Monumental Dining Table in Bleached Natural Finish Top and Blackened Steel Base
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental custom dining table in a bleached natural finish top and patina steel base. Designed
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Steel

1970s Angelo Mangiarotti white Carrara marble dining table for Skipper, Italy
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Telgte, DE
Mangiarotti Manufacturer: Skipper, Italy 1970s Sculptural and monumental dining table by Angelo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Pietro Chiesa Large Glass Dining Table for Fontana Arte, circa 1940
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
1940 extremely rare and important monumental dining table cut shaped top, massive and thick glass
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

A Monumental Teakwood Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple and elegantly angular dining table is made from reclaimed teakwood in Chiang Mai
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

A Monumental Teakwood Dining Table
A Monumental Teakwood Dining Table
H 30.5 in W 100 in D 32.5 in
Monumental Coin Tile Dining Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive ceramic top dining table, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studio
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Coin Tile Dining Table
Monumental Coin Tile Dining Table
H 28 in W 62.5 in D 62.5 in
Monumental Bronze Koi Fish Dining Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage bronze koi fish dining table designed in Italy, circa 1970s. Feast your eyes on this
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Monumental French Floor Board Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental French floor board dining table with steel banding and base. This piece is a part of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Monumental McGuire Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke monumental McGuire rectangular dining table made in the organic modern style. Authentic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Monumental Harvey Probber Brazilian Rosewood Dining Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
We are sure this was a custom order as they just did not make this table in the size unless
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Monumental English Ebonised Bleached Brutalist Pine Dining Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1970 Monumental English ebonised Bleached Brutalist Pine dining table Exceptional form and
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Monumental French Provincial Style Walnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The quintessential French provincial farmhouse dining or harvest table made on a monumental scale
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Monumental Antique Italian Farmhouse Pine Dining Table 3.5m
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 34,6" / W 137" / D 38,6" Tremendous antique Italian pine farmhouse dining table
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Monumental Victorian Walnut Extendable Boardroom Conference Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive round extendable museum quality conference or dining table, circa 1850s. Made
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Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Iranian Travertine Pedestal Dining Room Table, C 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A monumental Iranian travertine pedestal dining room or conference room table. C 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Monumental Charles Dudouyt Attributed French Oak Corkscrew Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare mid-century modern monumental oak trestle dining table attributed to French designer Charles
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Maitland Smith Monumental Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Table, Refinished
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional monumental English Chippendale style extension dining table By Maitland Smith
Category

20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
20th century monumental country French provincial farmhouse dining table, refectory table, or
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20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Monumental brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Brut Slim Dining Table
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Brut Slim table takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture. Designed by Aad
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Monumental Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Dining Table, USA, 1960s
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Miami, FL
Detailed etched brass and wood dining table in brass and wood by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Monumental Industrial Dining, Conference Table, Oak, Steel, American
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Monumental Industrial Dining, Conference Table, Oak, Steel, American. Part of
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Monumental "Radial" Dining Table by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional monumental vintage "Radial" dining table designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Handsome Spanish Style Oak & Iron Dining Table or Monumental Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large Spanish style dining table or spacious work table/desk having beautifully laid out
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Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

18th century Four Pedestal Mahogany Sheraton Monumental Sized Dining Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This monumental sized 18th century English Sheraton mahogany antique dining table can be extended
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Antique 1790s British Sheraton Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Custom Onyx on Oak Dining Table on Tapered Base
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental custom onyx on oak 91" dining table. Paired with a tapered oak base. Designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Pierluigi Giordani Monumental Biomorphic Dining Table, Wood + Glass, Italy 1950s
By Pierluigi Giordani
Located in New York, NY
Pierluigi Giordani, (1924 - 2011) A monumental biomorphic dining table in polished fruitwood by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Monumental French Art Deco Rosewood Gondola Dining Table, Ruhlmann Style
Located in Forney, TX
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, with a similar later version by Karl Springer, this monumental size table
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Nicos Zographos Monumental Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Custom Table designed by Nicos Zographos. Gorgeous book matched earth toned marble with
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos Monumental Table
Nicos Zographos Monumental Table
H 29 in W 144 in D 72 in
Monumental Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Dining Table, 15 Feet, Bronze Mounted
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Dining Table, Conference Table, 15 Feet, Bronze Mounted
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Late 20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

Charles Hollis Jones CHJ-575 'Box' Monumental Lucite Dining Table, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental lucite dining table is by Charles Hollis Jones, custom produced from the CHJ-575
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Paul Evans Monumental Burl Wood Parsons Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional custom monumental Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Burl

Monumental Custom Granite and Steel Dining Table by Anthony Lumsden, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A jaw dropping monumental granite slab and steel dining table by famed Los Angeles architect
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel, Chrome

Monumental oak refectory table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large oak refectory table the thick solid oak top and pull-out ends above carved freeze
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Monumental oak refectory table
Monumental oak refectory table
H 30 in W 144 in D 36 in
Monumental Burl Elm and Brass Eight-Sided Dining Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare eight-sided dining table manufactured by Mastercraft, finest of quality, constructed of burl
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Round Monumental Midcentury Bronze Dining Table in 5 Element by Francois Catroux
By François Catroux
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental midcentury bronze, brass and steel round dining table in five elements by French
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Organic Monumental Faux Bamboo Glass Top Dining Table in the style of McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Organic Monumental Modern Design Faux Bamboo with Glass Top Large Dining Table in the style
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech

Monumental Italian Mahogany Centre Table
Located in Dublin, GB
dine at. Provenance, Castle Dal Pozzo, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, North Italy.
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Gothic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental And Exceptional Italian Farm Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental and exceptional Farm Table - Dining Table from the Piedmont region of Italy
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Chestnut

Monumental And Exceptional Italian Farm Table
Monumental And Exceptional Italian Farm Table
H 32.75 in W 144.5 in D 43.75 in
Monumental 19thC French Refectory / Console Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental 19thC French Refectory / Console Table sku 1758 W300 x D60 x H79 cm Apron 58
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Antique 18th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Monumental 19thC French Refectory / Console Table
Monumental 19thC French Refectory / Console Table
H 31.11 in W 118.12 in D 23.63 in
Monumental English 19thC Oak Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Monumental English 19thC Oak Refectory Table sku 1747 W267 x D75 x H80 cm Weight 69 Kg
Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Monumental English 19thC Oak Refectory Table
Monumental English 19thC Oak Refectory Table
H 31.5 in W 105.12 in D 29.53 in
Monumental French 19thC Monastery Harvest Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Monumental French 19thC Monastery Harvest Table Pine & Fruitwood Excellent Vernacular
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Monumental French 19thC Monastery Harvest Table
Monumental French 19thC Monastery Harvest Table
H 29.93 in W 125.2 in D 35.44 in
Monumental English 19thC Pine Convent Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Monumental English 19thC Pine Convent Refectory Table An exceptional example
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

19thC Monumental French Oak & Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 19thC Monumental French Oak & Fruitwood Farmhouse Table Measures: W287 x D81 x H76cm.
Category

Antique 1860s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Monumental Scottish Mahogany Top Art Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1915 Monumental Scottish mahogany top art refectory table with pine frame and block legs
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Vintage 1910s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Monumental Table by Niermann Weeks, 20th Century
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental center table or dining table crafted by Niermann Weeks renowned for unique
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mahogany Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
A monumental mahogany dining table, with a star burst cut radiating veneered top with molded edge
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Dining Table
Mahogany Dining Table
H 31 in W 112 in D 47.5 in
Monumental French Country Style White Painted Farm Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Monumental premium pine French country style harvest table by PJ Milligan, Santa Barbara, having a
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Monumental Live Edge Walnut Table by Enrico Bartolini
Located in Raleigh, NC
nothing more than a multi-layer lacquer finish to bring out its natural color. This table is braced by
Category

2010s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

1800s Antique Monumental Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut, Volute Table!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800s Antique Monumental Renaissance Revival Walnut, Volute Support Table!! Italian
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Monumental 19th Century Scottish Estate Scrub Top Pine Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental 19th century Scottish Estate Made Scrub Top Pine Refectory Table - 7cm Thick
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Monumental Beauty Oversize Marble Table in Noir Saint Laurent 2023
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Italian dining table, crafted from Noir Saint
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Large 19th Century Dining Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Monumental large dining table in the arts and crafts style. This table features painted supports
Category

Antique 19th Century British Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Dining Table
Large 19th Century Dining Table
H 29.14 in W 147.64 in D 35.83 in
Monumental Scottish Oak Top Refectory Art Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1915. Monumental Scottishoak top refectory art table with bleached oak top and pine frame
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Pine

Monumental Scottish Oak Top Refectory Art Table
Monumental Scottish Oak Top Refectory Art Table
H 30.32 in W 120.08 in D 33.08 in
Monumental Antique American Carved Mahogany High Relief Oriental Dining Suite
Located in Dayton, OH
. The suite features, a large hutch, 12 chairs, extendable dining table, server and dry bar. Each piece
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Delta Dining Table by Nikolai LaFuge
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Brutalism and Carlo Scarpa, the Delta Dining Table feels both monumental and playful
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Monumental and Very Rare Pair of 16th Century Spanish Castle Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of monumental and very rare 16th century castle tables - trestle tables from the South of
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Monumental Table by Niermann Weeks with Neo Classical Top, 20th Century
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental center table or dining table crafted by Niermann Weeks renowned for unique
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Great Expectations Dining Table by Claste
Located in Geneve, CH
Great expectations dining table by Claste. Dimensions: D 137.2 x W 289.5 x H 73.7 cm. Material
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Great Expectations Dining Table by Claste
Great Expectations Dining Table by Claste
H 29.02 in W 113.98 in D 54.02 in
Leonardo Dining Table by Studio 2046
Located in Geneve, CH
Leonardo dining table by Daniele Daminelli (Italy, 2021) Capsule Colection REINASSANCE
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Leonardo Dining Table by Studio 2046
Leonardo Dining Table by Studio 2046
H 32.09 in W 36.82 in D 157.49 in
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Monumental Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the monumental dining table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A monumental dining table — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 807 options for an antique or vintage monumental dining table now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the monumental 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. When you’re browsing for the right monumental dining table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made monumental dining table over the years, but those crafted by The Marbro Lamp Company, Laurel Lamp Company and Gordon & Jane Martz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Monumental Dining Table?

Prices for a monumental dining table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $169,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,631.
Questions About Monumental 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.