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Scandinavian Modern Birch Laminate oval Racetrack Dining table
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Birch and light gray Laminate oval Racetrack Dining table with trestle legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Mastercraft Brass Italian Regency Faux Bamboo Racetrack Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic Italian regency brass racetrack dining table made by Mastercraft. The table features a cast
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Post modern Knoll white laminate racetrack dining table by joe d'urso
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern Knoll white laminate racetrack dining table by joe d'urso. Simple design oval
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Stunning Mastercraft Brass Racetrack Dining Table Hollywood Regency
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous brass Mastercraft racetrack table. Faux bamboo vertical supports with flat racetrack top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Faux Bamboo, Solid Brass Racetrack Dining Table Base by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Mastercraft, Hollywood Regency all the way, faux bamboo brass dining table base only. A
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 56 in D 28 in
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Walnut Segmented Base Racetrack Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Eight foot long walnut dining / conference table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 42 in
12 seat Vintage Matteo Grassi leather and glass oval racetrack dining table
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A beautifully designed and constructed Matteo Grassi cream leather and glass dining, or conference
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 125.99 in D 39.38 in
Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Oval Racetrack Dining Table 4 Chairs Outdoor Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Woodard spun fiberglass oval racetrack glass top dining table 4 chairs outdoor set
Stunning
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
Beautiful Radiating Rosewood Dining Table, attributed to Ico Parisi, circa 1954
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Racetrack dining table with radiating rosewood top and metal base attributed to Ico Parisi, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 68 in D 36 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Bloomingdale's Burl Wood Oval Marble Top Dining Table
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Bloomingdale's Burl Wood Oval "Racetrack" Dining Table. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
H 30 in W 76 in D 37 in
Karl Springer Large Dining Table in Goatskin with Brass Bases 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Racetrack dining table with top in lacquered goatskin with 2 half-moon brass bases by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Edmond J Spence Walnut Oval Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J Spence walnut bevelled edge racetrack dining table made in Sweden. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Signed Tommi Parzinger “Racetrack” Extendable Inlay Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your dining space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Signed Tommi Parzinger "Racetrack
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 85 in D 41 in
Racetrack Oval Glass Top Stacked Lucite Blocks Base Dining Table
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stacked Lucite base glass top dining conference table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Early 21st Century Modern Surfacetech Racetrack Top Conference or Dining Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Early 21st Century Modern Racetrack conference or dining table by Surfacetech with a 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.25 in W 96 in D 48 in
Baker Round Racetrack Single Pedestal Base Two Leave Fruitwood Dining Table MINT
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Round Racetrack Single Pedestal Base Two Leave Fruitwood Dining Table MINT!
2 x 21" leaves
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Racetrack Oval Dining Table 2 Extensions MINT
By Durland, John Stuart, George Tanier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Racetrack Oval Dining Table 2 Extensions MINT!
2 leaves 20 in each
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Single Pedestal Base Oval racetrack Shape Two Leaves Cerused Oak Dining Table
By Knoll, Pace Collection, Dux of Sweden, Brueton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Pedestal Base Oval racetrack Shape Two Leaves Cerused Oak Dining Table MINT!
two leaves 20
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in
Round Racetrack w/ Two Large Leaves Carved Olive Finish Dining Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two Tone Olive and Amber Finihs Round Racetrack w/ Two Large Leaves Carved Finish Dining Table MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Large Oval Racetrack Knife Edge Lacquered Parchment Goat Skin Dining Table MINT
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oval Racetrack Knife Edge Lacquered Parchment Goat Skin Double Pedestal Dining Conference
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Parchment Paper
H 29 in W 96 in D 48 in
Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table MINT!
two leaves
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Parchment Paper
H 29 in W 72 in D 42 in
McGuire Style Racetrack Oval Rattan Sheaf of Wheat Glass Top Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage racetrack oval shaped natural rattan sheaf of wheat dining table with racetrack
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Dunbar Round Walnut Dining Table with 2 Extension Boards Leafs Racetrack Shape
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar round dark walnut dining room table with 2 x 15
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Racetrack Oval Shape 3/4" Glass Top Sheaf of Twisted Bamboo Bases Dining Table
By Maguire, Paul Frankl, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McGuire Racetrack Oval Shape 3/4" Glass Top Sheaf of Twisted Bamboo Bases Dining Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Bamboo
H 29 in W 87 in D 39 in
72" John Geiger Brushed Steel And Granite Racetrack Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a John Geiger modern racetrack shaped dining table with a stainless steel base and granite
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite
Banded Oval Racetrack Shape Carved Double Pedestal Burl Walnut 13' Long Dining
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Oval Racetrack Shape Carved Double Pedestal Burl Walnut 13' Long Dining Conference Table
Category
20th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 30 in W 154 in D 51 in
Sola Racetrack Table in Oak, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ebonized racetrack table, designed in collaboration with Jake Alexander Arnold, is seen here
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Oval Rattan Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oval racetrack shape rattan or bamboo dining table, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Neoclassical Style Racetrack Dining Conference Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Neoclassical Style Racetrack Dining Conference Table
Classical lines in mahogany with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Revival Conference Tables
Materials
Brass
Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Cherry
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
dining table with a black universal segmented base and cherry wood veneer top with black vinyl edge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 28.5 in W 72.25 in D 42 in
Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Laminate #2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
dining table with a black universal segmented base and a light blonde laminate top with black vinyl edge
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 36 in
Racetrack Oval Glass Top Single Tessellated Marble Pedestal Base Dining Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Racetrack Oval Glass Top Single Tessellated Marble Pedestal Base Dining Table MINT.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Travertine
H 30 in W 76 in D 44 in
Evy Racetrack Trestle Table Made from Reclaimed Pine
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trestle table is seen here in 132" x 45" with radius ends, however it can be built in any size
Category
2010s American Country Farm Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
1980's Brass and Glass Racetrack Console Table Bar
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simplistic yet sophisticated 2-tier brass and glass Mid-Century console table by Milo Baughman. The
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lucite Racetrack Base Table Lamps w/ shades
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Lucite table lamps. The bases are oval or racetrack shaped as are the
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Amazing Custom Tommi Parzinger Racetrack Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Absolutely amazing Tommi Parzinger racetrack dining table with inlaid top and cruciform base. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
Button Racetrack Dining Table in Oxidized and Cerused Rift White Oak
By Godar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Long version of the Button round dining table. Solid hardwood with a four-point base. Available in
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Joe D'urso granite top racetrack table on castors by Knoll
By Joseph D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Black granite top racetrack table on black steel oval legs mounted on castors.
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Granite, Steel
Chrome Racetrack Console Table By Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Design Institute of America DIA chrome console with a black glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Racetrack Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Chrome and glass racetrack dining table by Milo Baughman. dimensions are 95.25"W x 38.25"D x 28"T
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Blond Swedish Birch with Burl Oval Racetrack Dining Table Spece
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Edmond Spence blond birch beveled edge racetrack dining table made in Sweden.
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Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Herman Miller Eames Racetrack Dining Table Red Finish
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
the 1970s.
Measure: 72" Eames racetrack dining table
1964 design
oak veneer stained in a red
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Herman Miller Eames Racetrack Dining Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a racetrack shaped dining table designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Racetrack Dining Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a racetrack shaped dining table designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mastercraft Brass Racetrack Dining Table Base
By Mastercraft
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mastercraft table base in great original patina with faux bamboo vertical stems and flat racetrack
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass and Smoked MIrror "Racetrack" Dining Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass dining table with smoked mirror insets constructed with 4 sections which can be configured in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Walnut Segmented Base Racetrack Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Eight foot long walnut dining / conference table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 42 in
Mastercraft Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
brass racetrack dining table with oval glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite, Chrome and Glass Dining Table, 1970s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Miami, FL
A racetrack dining table by Albrizzi. The base is Lucite with chrome metal. Glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Lacquered Goatskin Dining Table with Leaf by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Racetrack dining table with leaf covered in lacquered goatskin designed by Karl Springer, American
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Primavera Mahogany Racetrack Oval Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Radiant primavera mahogany with striped grain and racetrack oval shaped dining table. Single 12
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables
Primavera Mahogany Racetrack Oval Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Radiant primavera mahogany with striped grain and racetrack oval shaped dining table. Single 12
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Tables
Racetrack Extension Dining Table, France, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Charles X dining table in mahogany with three leaves (new), France, circa 1830. French
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Racetrack Oval Dining Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
The perfect racetrack oval dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A 50-inch round table that
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Racetrack Oval Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A lacquered finish in a very authentic looking natural goatskin design. Racetrack oval with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Racetrack Crackle Glass and Lucite Dining Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous racetrack crackle glass and clear lucite dining table designed in the 1980’s by Steve
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Pascal Mourgue Racetrack Table for KNOLL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Racetrack Marble Top Table designed by Pascal Mourgue in 1985 for Knoll. Designed as part of his
Category
20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Fabulous French Neoclassical Dining Table
Located in Amarillo, TX
Chic and versatile ebonized mahogany draw leaf dining table. Racetrack top can accommodate 6 diners
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
English Inlaid Dining Table with Leaves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English banded inlaid racetrack shaped dining table with two leaves. Sections of legs are easily
Category
Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Travertine Oval Dining Table, Italy, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Travertine dining table with racetrack oval top on two solid travertine pedestal bases. Thick
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
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Racetrack Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic racetrack dining table available at 1stDibs. Each racetrack dining table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. There are 39 variations of the antique or vintage racetrack dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect racetrack dining table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A racetrack dining table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Mastercraft, Ken Petersen and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful racetrack dining table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Racetrack Dining Table?
A racetrack dining table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,150, while the lowest priced sells for $880 and the highest can go for as much as $49,995.
Finding the Right Dining-room-tables for You
No matter your furniture style of choice, a shared meal is one of life’s true rewards. Why not treat your family and friends to a luxurious dining experience? Browse our top picks to find the perfect antique, new or vintage dining room table for this important occasion.
Modern furniture design borrows significantly from the trends of yore, and this is especially apparent in dining tables. Ancient Egyptians made practical use of the earliest four-legged tables of wood and rock — their models bear striking similarity to the dining tables of today — while common large medieval dining room tables in England were made of oak or elm. Romans and Greeks, renowned for big banquets that involved entertainment as well as good food, used early dining room tables made of marble or wood and metals such as bronze for meals.
On 1stDibs, find a range of dining room tables that offers no shortage of options to accommodate modest interiors, midsize family homes and even lavish banquets (entertainment not included).
Beginning in the mid-19th century, more American homes featured dining rooms, where families could gather specifically for a meal together. In the States, upper-class families were the first to enjoy dining room tables, which were the centerpiece of the dining room.
Dining room tables of the Victorian era were created in a range of revivalist styles inspired by neoclassical, Renaissance, Gothic and other traditions. Furnishings of the period were made of various woods, including oak, rosewood and mahogany, and referenced a variety of decorative arts and architectural motifs. Some dining room tables finished in the Rococo style feature gorgeous inlaid marble tabletops or other ornamental flourishes handcrafted by Parisian furniture makers of the 18th century.
In many modern spaces, there often isn’t a dining room separate from the kitchen — instead, they frequently share real estate in a single area. Mid-century modern dining room tables, specifically those created by designers such as Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Alvar Aalto, are typically clean and uncomplicated designs for a dining area that’s adjacent to where the cooking is done. Furniture of this era hasn’t lost its allure for those who opt for a casual and contemporary aesthetic.
If you’re of the modern mindset that making and sharing meals should be one in the same — and perhaps large antique dining tables don’t mesh well with your style — consider a popular alternative. 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. Giovanni Offredi’s Paracarro table for Saporiti Italia is a striking round table option that showcases the magnificent Italian industrial design of the 1970s.
Find a collection of antique, new and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
Questions About Racetrack Dining Table
- What is a racetrack table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A racetrack table is like a racetrack in that it has straight sides and curved ends. They are also known as oval conference tables. Racetrack tables are suitable for both home and office use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary racetrack tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is the best dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Dining 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, 2021The 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 12, 2024The 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 ExpertMarch 25, 2024How 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.
- Is a dining table necessary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024No, 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 13, 2024How 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024How 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024How 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.
- Are ceramic dining tables good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, 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, 2022To 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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.
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