The 20 Best Dining Room Tables, According to Designers

Featuring clean lines, soft, rounded edges, and fluted detailing, the Providence table from CB2 is casual enough for everyday dinners, but so sophisticated you won’t be able to resist hosting larger crowds.

“I love this table because of its stylistic flexibility,” says Bethany Adams, principal designer at Bethany Adams Interiors. “With a classical shape and a modern cerused finish, it would be at home in a variety of different architectural styles from charming historic farmhouse to chic pied-à-terre apartment.”

Don’t shy away from color in your dining room, especially if you’re after a playful, upbeat decor style. “This modern lacquer pink round pedestal dining table is just what you need to make a statement in your dining room,” says Ellen Kavanaugh, principal designer at Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors. After all, who says your dining room decor can’t be fun and chic at the same time?

Striking a delicate balance between modern, minimalist, and monastic this table is graceful and effortless. It’s hand-carved from mango wood and can be paired with matching benches or you can play with contrasting chairs for a bolder aesthetic.

It also comes in black wood, which creates an entirely different vibe despite the same material and construction. Each piece is made by hand, so you can expect natural variation in the wood grain making each table truly one a of a kind.

For Adams, there’s no dining table more aspirational than this colorful, vibrant, one-of-a-kind piece that’s bound to turn heads. “My dream dining table is a Dirk van der Kooij ‘Melting Pot’ double pedestal,” says Adams. “It’s a budget-blower, but each one is a unique work of art made from recycled plastic resin, making it a generational piece worth the investment.”

Remember that an heirloom-quality dining room table doesn’t mean it has to be a traditional style made from wood—it can be innovative, modern, and made from post-consumer materials, too.

This subtly geometric dining table is a go-to pick for David Kaihoi, principal designer at Redd Kaihoi. Made from solid oak and featuring a cerused finish, it’s elegant and unassuming at the same time. It can comfortably seat six, and the light color blends beautifully with a wide range of color palettes and styles.

Though not exactly a budget piece, Kaihoi describes this table as a “real bang for your buck,” because it’s perfect for everyday dining and dinner parties alike.

Featuring a stunning tabletop made from solid travertine and and beautiful ash burl base, this table was made for entertaining. “The Ramsey dining table from Soho Home is a stunningly beautiful and durable furniture piece that would be great in a Mediterranean revival, Tudor, or other old world-style home,” says Adams. “I can easily imagine this piece paired with limewash walls and a wrought iron chandelier.”

Each Thri Dining Table from Aprils Form is made to order, meaning no two are exactly alike. Choose between three colors, two sizes, and several unique finishes for a handmade piece that is truly your own.

“I love the option to select between three different finishes,” says Kavanaugh. “The Red Travertine would be my pick for its ‘wow’ factor.” Perhaps the most fun part about bringing home this table is deciding which chairs to pair with it—the possibilities are endless.

Part of Gwenyth Paltrow’s collection with CB2, this expansive, elegant dining table is easily one of Kavanaugh’s favorites. “I love this chic cerused white oak oval dining table with an unlacquered brass banding detail,” she says.

If you love hosting dinner parties or holiday gatherings, this table is for you: It seats up to ten people. Best of all, it’s made from FSC-certified wood, giving you peace of mind for the environment.

Joon Loloi is the new furniture brand from the designers behind the gorgeous Loloi rugs, and its safe to say that the pieces live up to the brand’s reputation.

“I adore the Quincy table for a breakfast room or small dining room,” says Adams. “The color is so sophisticated and the pedestal is refreshingly classic.”

Minimal and geometric with a modern twist, this burl dining table offers a refreshing variation on your typical wood dining table. “Reminiscent of a vintage Milo Baughman table, Restoration Hardware’s version has the advantage of coming in three different finishes,” says Adams. “It’s also extendable, which makes it perfect for seating a modern day crowd.”

If you’re looking for a table for your breakfast nook or smaller dining area, Adams recommends this one from Serena and Lily. “Obviously based on Earo Saarinen’s famous design, this one has a fun rattan twist that would be adorable in any kitchen.” she says. “The largest size would make a great beach house dining table.” The rattan coils are hand-wrapped and the marble top is timeless, making for a piece that is made to last.

Sleek and smooth, the Fiore Dining Table from Soho Home is earthy and bold, and each piece is entirely unique. “This table includes three of my favorite elements!” says Kavanaugh. “A scalloped edge, burl wood base, and an inset Brazilian quartzite top. This table is sure to make a statement.” It seats up to six, and its eclectic design traits open up a world of possibilities when choosing chairs to pair with it.

Made from sustainably sourced wood and stone, you can choose any combination of the four top options and base options to customize this dining table to make it your own. “The Navasota table by Yucca Stuff is so elegant in it’s simplicity,” says Adams. “It would be gorgeous in a desert home or even a modern apartment.” From a design perspective, it’s reminiscent of a picnic table, and you can opt to style it with benches or individual chairs depending on your space and preference.

This solid oak dining table from Ethnicraft offers a wealth of visual intrigue contained within this simple round dining table. The intersecting legs are elegant and design-forward, but casual enough for everyday dining. It has a varnish finish, and the light wood is a blank canvas when it comes to styling. Opt for high contrast with dark chairs, soften your space with an upholstered option, or go for a burst of color with bright seating.

It’s all about the little details when it comes to this seemingly simple dining table from Lulu and Georgia. “I love the warmth of this oak finish dining table and the simple yet impactful carved dot edge detail,” says Kavanaugh. The table is made from oak, so each table will be unique with natural grain. With a 60-inch diameter, it can seat between six to eight people comfortably.

“The Mosco Bistro Table from West Elm is such an unusual shape and small size,” says Adams. “It seems like it could be the answer to a lot of those, ‘How do we squeeze a dining table in this small space?’ problems.” Affordably priced and made from kiln-dried acacia wood, the table packs quite a bit of value.

As an added bonus, it has adjustable rubber levelers, so worry not if you have slightly uneven floors—a common trait of older homes and apartment buildings.

Castlery’s Posey Dining Table is an elegant, modern take on the classic rectangular dining table. This table’s simple, soft silhouette is on trend, but far from going out of style any time soon. The legs are almost as if you’ve turned your typical table inside out. It seats six comfortably, and you can opt for either bench seating or chairs, depending on the rest of your dining room decor.

The Saarinen Dining Table from Knoll is a tried-and-true classic. “It has stood the test of time and never fails to bring a sophisticated modern touch, in round or oval top,” says Kahoi.

Kavanaugh even has one in her office as a conference table. “You can’t go wrong with a classic Knoll Saarinen dining table,” she says. “They give you a few options for sizes, shapes and materials. It is a classic that pairs perfectly with almost any type of dining chair.”

There’s something playful and sophisticated about this sculptural dining table from Lulu and Georgia. “A twist on a classic design, the tables turned legs create a very pretty silhouette,” says Kavanaugh.

Made from solid oak, the table is built to last for years, and with proper care can be passed down from one generation to the next. The soft edges and fluid-like legs offer visual interest, and the table lends itself to being paired with plush, upholstered chairs.

The Roxie Dining Table, designed by renowned interior designer Lindye Galloway for her in-house brand Le Maé, is a modern take on the classic round dining table silhouette. It’s made from oure concrete, and the sculptural pedestal’s sharp edges are a start contrast to its soft tabletop. This table is bound to turn heads, attract compliments, and offer the perfect foundation for everyday dinners and parties alike.