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Dining tables

Whether you want round or rectangle, extending or fixed, wooden or marble you will be sure to find the right dining table in this collection

Mayra 120cm Dimeter Round Aged Metal Dining Table La Redoute

I bought this table – although I must confess it was on offer when I saw it so it was cheaper. But pedestal tables are great for smaller spaces as the look – by the time you have added the chairs – is cleaner and less cluttered. None of Eero Saarinen’s “slum of legs” which was the reason he designed the famous Tulip table. Adding metal, this has a slight bronze effect, can be a good contrast if you have a wooden floor and lots of wooden furniture. Be warned it does scratch – we use mats – so if that bothers you this probably isn’t for you.
Flynn Oval dining table Graham & Green

Pedestal tables are about to have a moment. For years they have been dominated by the classic Tulip which is out of financial reach of most of us (but do look for the vintage Arkana version by Maurice Burke) and now they are springing up everywhere. The issue is that most are round which, of course, can take up a lot of room so I’m showing you this because it’s oval and might be easier to accommodate in your space. It’s 150cm by 118cm and made from Acacia wood with a black finish which also means it will go with any chairs you happen to already have.
Hisia tulip metal table base La Redoute

Now this is a good idea. Pedestal tables are good for small spaces or with banquettes as you don’t have all the legs getting in the way and making everything appear more cluttered. But you might not like the top available and, I have observed, many of them are round and you might want an oval to save more space in a narrow kitchen. So buy this metal base – it comes in black and white – and choose your own top. You might want to visit the local stoneyard for a piece of marble or have something made in quartz. Either way it brings a more bespoke look to your kitchen or dining room.
Adelita Oak Dining Table La Redoute

The size of your dining table tends to vary according to the size of the room it is to go in but if you buy a classic style that seats four comfortably then you will always find a use for it as it can become a desk or a crafting table in different homes in different rooms. This has two extensions which means it can seat up to eight people and is made from FSC-certifed oak so it’s a classic that will last.
Tom Dixon cork dining table Amara

Am currently slightly obsessed with the idea of a pedestal dining table - as Eero Saarinen pointed out - that avoids the slum of legs when you have lots of chairs. Pedestal tables are also good if you have banquette seating as it’s easier to slide in and out and, given that for most of us, our houses are not getting bigger then the space saving properties of built-in seating are a good idea. The aforementioned Saarinen Tulip table is wonderful - and a wonderful price - so I have been scouting for alternatives. This, by Tom Dixon, is eco-friendly cork and in lovely dark chocolate rather than the customary orange version.
Tiptoe Base Leg Made in Design

I have been a fan of this French brand since it launched and am thrilled to bring it to you on Design Storey. Basically you buy the legs (and oddly they are sold singly although you can buy two and use a shelf attachment to fix your top to the wall) and you can clamp them onto anything you want to use as a table top - so a bit of leftover kitchen counter, a salvaged door, a piece of tempered glass - and create your own table. They come in lots of colours and different heights so you can make a dining table or desk (75cm) or a bench or low table. So simple so clever. Made from powder-coated steel and epoxy paint (which is made from eco-friendly resin).
Goswell Round Dining Table Graham & Green

Not every room can take a round table but if you can, and if you can choose one with a single pedestal you will avoid the famous "slum of legs" as described by Eero Saarinen, designer of the design classic Tulip table, In other words adding four chairs wtih four legs to a table with another four legs can get messy. This, made from concrete with a black finish, will solve that problem. It's also pleasingly tactile and will look fablous under classic white plates.
Blonde Round Dining Table French Connection

In an open-plan space a round table that tucks into a corner can create a dining or working zone all by itself. At 120cm this will seat four but remember you should ideally have a minimum of 90cm for a chair to pull out from the table to leave enough space for a person to sit down or leave. However, if you are mostly two, then this can tuck into a corner with a couple of stools underneath for the others to use (when they are allowed in).
Travis dining table in black Perch & Parrow

If you need or want a long dining table (this is 2m long) then you need to make sure it’s not dominating the space and this, with its legs inset from the ends will appear to take up much less space than a table of the same length with a leg at each corner.
Evesham Dining Table The Dormy House

A classic of the genre, this pedestal table comes in a choice of colours so the thing would be to choose a more unexpected one. Imagine this is deep dark navy or grey with vintage chairs in either wood or a contrasting colour.