The Best Dining Tables Can Elevate Take-Out Nights and Dinner Parties Alike
Green Row Easthill Extendable Dining Table
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Saarinen Dining Table, Round
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West Elm Mid-Century Extendable Dining Table
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Even if you order takeout (almost) every evening, the best dining tables can make all of the difference for elevating your dishes, down to the cold leftovers you’ve reheated for dinner. You don’t have to be a regular hostess to know that these furniture pieces are more than a place to eat; they double as a surface to display your latest tableware finds, function as a desk, and even help facilitate conversation. Whether you’re looking to outfit a quaint breakfast nook or source something with panache for a formal dining room, the best dining tables bring in just the right amount of personality without distracting from what’s actually important—the people you’re eating with.
Ahead, we’re highlighting our 10 favorites, from a perfectly mod pedestal to an extendable Spanish revival beauty. Looking for a dining table that was made for small spaces? We have options for you too.
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Our Top Picks for the Best Dining Tables
Best Overall Dining Table
Green Row Easthill Extendable Dining Table
- Dimensions: 38″W x 72″L x 30″H, extended 96″L
- Materials: Solid oak, oak veneer, and engineered wood core
- Seating capacity: 6–8
With a vibe that falls somewhere along the spectrum of an upstate farmhouse and Spanish revival, this Green Row option charmed commerce writer Julia Harrison with its extendable surface and rich wood stain. “This table does the work of modern design at its best: It looks completely authentic—like it was lifted from a small rural French farm, dusted off, and dropped in my dining room in Brooklyn,” she says. Extended, she notes that it comfortably fits eight people, and has paired it with some dark wood Windsor chairs to create an overall farmhouse-esque effect. “It’s the sort of table that makes you want to host things, the way good writing can inspire you to write,” she adds.
Best Pedestal Table
Saarinen Dining Table, Round
- Dimensions: 28” H X 42″ Dia.
- Materials: Aluminum base with choice of marble, granite, quartz, wood veneer, or laminate top
- Seating capacity: 4-6
Pedestal tables boast timeless design appeal thanks to their streamlined build and versatile aesthetic (it’s part mod, part midcentury, part Scandi—this table fits anywhere). Architect Eero Saarinen was inspired to eliminate cumbersome legs from dining tables, and in doing so, he inspired countless dupes and recreations of his innovative shape. Whether it’s just you in your apartment or a Thanksgiving-level gathering, this table offers a number of sizes to accommodate your friends and family. The sturdy, oval base ensures no drinks are spilled as you maneuver in and out of your seat, while the thin tabletop leaves ample room for all chair heights and seat positions.
Best Color Options
- Dimensions: 29.5″D x 47.2″W x 29″H
- Materials: Solid wood
- Seating capacity: 2-4
Playful and compact, we love this HAY dining table for its vibrant selection of colors and spacious surface area. This table, a modern take on Bruno Rey’s timeless designs, incorporates Rey’s signature screwless legs, providing a seamless assembly experience.
Most Midcentury Dining Table
West Elm Mid-Century Extendable Dining Table
- Dimensions: Without leaf insert 60″ W x 38″ D x 30″ H, with leaf insert 80″W
- Materials: Kiln-dried hardwood
- Seating capacity: 4–6
West Elm is known for their accessible, midcentury-style furniture, so it’s no surprise that they offer something that feels right out of Philip Johnson’s Glass House. Featuring the signature hairpin, angled legs, and warm wood surface, we love this dining table for its reasonable price point and flexible frame. No matter which of the three sizes you choose, each one comes equipped with a drop-in leaf to extend your table’s surface. This is ideal for those who don’t want an eight-seater dining table at all times, but know it comes in handy for birthdays and holidays.
Best Small Dining Table
Schoolhouse Owen Bistro Table
- Dimensions: 30″ H x 27″ Dia.
- Materials: Powder-coated steel
- Seating capacity: 2
For small apartment dwellers or those looking to finally stop eating meals on the couch, a space-saving bistro table is the way to go. This painted steel version from Schoolhouse is both durable and lightweight, offering plenty of room for a meal for two. The high-gloss finish is a dramatic (and welcome) reprieve from the traditional wood surfaces that characterize the genre.
Best Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Pottery Barn Mateo Dining Table
- Dimensions: 30″ H x 30″ Square, extended 30″ H x 30″ D x 54″ W
- Materials: Solid wood, wood veneer, engineered wood
- Seating capacity: 2–4
Great for small spaces and eat-in kitchens, a drop-leaf silhouette offers a kind of versatility not seen in traditional dining tables. This best-seller from Pottery Barn has a rectangular frame with two sections that lower to create a smaller square. The leaves also include additional supports that can lock into place for added stability.
Best Affordable Dining Table
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AllModern Aava Dining Table
- Dimensions: 54″ H x 54″ W x 32″ D
- Materials: Manufactured wood
- Seating capacity: 4
Strikingly modern and architectural, the Aava dining table from Wayfair is the ideal budget pick for those still looking to make a major design impact. The perpendicular legs create a kind of futuristic aesthetic while the classic wood stain options (black, natural, and white) mean that this table can suit a number of design styles, from modern to minimal.
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