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Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw leaf refectory table, the rectangular solid oak top having pullout / pull-out ends. Above
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

$2,589
Italian Renaissance Style Refectory Table
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful walnut dining table
Category

20th Century Dining Room Tables

Italian Renaissance Style Refectory Table
Italian Renaissance Style Refectory Table

Italian Renaissance Style Refectory Table

$10,500
Oak Dining Table Basque Spanish Renaissance Revival Refectory Midcentury, Mid-C.
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Spanish Basque Renaissance Revival dining table 1960 Carved oak solid wood, iron and brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Oak Dining Table Basque Spanish Renaissance Revival Refectory Midcentury, Mid-C.
Oak Dining Table Basque Spanish Renaissance Revival Refectory Midcentury, Mid-C.

Oak Dining Table Basque Spanish Renaissance Revival Refectory Midcentury, Mid-C.

$4,064
Ralph Lauren Ebonized Oak French Farmhouse Gothic Trestle Dining Refectory Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite library, dining table or desk by Ralph Lauren. Drawing inspiration from French
Category

Late 20th Century Gothic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Ralph Lauren Ebonized Oak French Farmhouse Gothic Trestle Dining Refectory Table
Ralph Lauren Ebonized Oak French Farmhouse Gothic Trestle Dining Refectory Table

Ralph Lauren Ebonized Oak French Farmhouse Gothic Trestle Dining Refectory Table

$5,000
Monumental Oak Refectory Table, C1920
Located in Batley, GB
A huge early 20th century oak refectory table on turned column legs joined by a thick oak stretcher
Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Monumental Oak Refectory Table, C1920
Monumental Oak Refectory Table, C1920

Monumental Oak Refectory Table, C1920

$6,628
Van Keppel Green Refectory Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The refectory table by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green has a modular gate-leg design. Two
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Van Keppel Green Refectory Table
Van Keppel Green Refectory Table

Van Keppel Green Refectory Table

$6,500
17th Century Italian Refectory Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important and over sized Italian Refectory table. The tabletop was carved by hand in a single
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

17th Century Italian Refectory Table
17th Century Italian Refectory Table

17th Century Italian Refectory Table

$28,800
18th Century Walnut Refectory Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century walnut table.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Dining Room Tables

18th Century Walnut Refectory Table
18th Century Walnut Refectory Table

18th Century Walnut Refectory Table

$7,500
19th c, Walnut Refectory Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Three drawer walnut table
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

19th c, Walnut Refectory Table
19th c, Walnut Refectory Table

19th c, Walnut Refectory Table

$2,900
"Mouseman" Large Oval Refectory Table
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century vintage Robert "Mouseman" Thompson table. This Mouseman table was made with a
Category

Early 20th Century English Dining Room Tables

"Mouseman" Large Oval Refectory Table
"Mouseman" Large Oval Refectory Table

"Mouseman" Large Oval Refectory Table

$20,000
18th Century Walnut Refectory Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulous 18th century table with original wooden stretcher.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

18th Century Walnut Refectory Table
18th Century Walnut Refectory Table

18th Century Walnut Refectory Table

$9,500
One of Two Large 19th Century Oak French Refectory Farmhouse Dining Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
farmhouse dining tables, with parquetry inlay, standing on six turned tapering legs united by stretchers
Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

One of Two Large 19th Century Oak French Refectory Farmhouse Dining Tables
One of Two Large 19th Century Oak French Refectory Farmhouse Dining Tables

One of Two Large 19th Century Oak French Refectory Farmhouse Dining Tables

$12,300 / set
Large Teak and Pine Refectory Table
Located in London, London
Refectory table Teak and pine Cleated plank top Nice industrial screw details Early to mid 20th
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak, Pine

Large Teak and Pine Refectory Table
Large Teak and Pine Refectory Table

Large Teak and Pine Refectory Table

$3,136
18th c. Oak Refectory Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th c. Oak Table
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

18th c. Oak Refectory Table
18th c. Oak Refectory Table

18th c. Oak Refectory Table

$7,900
18th Century Trestle Refectory Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great 18th century mountain trestle table from the Pyrinees region (border Spain and France). It is
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Softwood

18th Century Trestle Refectory Table
18th Century Trestle Refectory Table

18th Century Trestle Refectory Table

$8,129
Large 19thC English Pine Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1860 Large 19thC English Pine Refectory Table sku 1687 W243 x D88 x H78 cm Knee height 65 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Pine Refectory Table
Large 19thC English Pine Refectory Table

Large 19thC English Pine Refectory Table

$10,181
Antique 9 Long Oak Refectory Library Dining Table from France, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive in size at 9' long, this French oak library or refectory table has six turned legs and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 9 Long Oak Refectory Library Dining Table from France, circa 1890
Antique 9 Long Oak Refectory Library Dining Table from France, circa 1890

Antique 9 Long Oak Refectory Library Dining Table from France, circa 1890

$9,450
Antique Long Walnut Refectory Library Dining Table Console, France circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
The stunning walnut wood is the highlight of this long refectory or library table from France. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Long Walnut Refectory Library Dining Table Console, France circa 1860-80
Antique Long Walnut Refectory Library Dining Table Console, France circa 1860-80

Antique Long Walnut Refectory Library Dining Table Console, France circa 1860-80

$7,050
Oak “Bark Edge” Refectory Table
Located in Culver City, CA
5-plank top with added bark edge. Measures: 114” W x 34” D x 31.75” H.          
Category

Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak “Bark Edge” Refectory Table
Oak “Bark Edge” Refectory Table

Oak “Bark Edge” Refectory Table

$2,800
Italian Renaissance Walnut Refectory Table
Located in Essex, MA
Of massive scale with a rectangular top and molded edge over two scrolled carved supports and plinth bases. Deaccessioned from the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Walnut Refectory Table
Italian Renaissance Walnut Refectory Table

Italian Renaissance Walnut Refectory Table

$15,000
Elizabethan Style Solid Wood Refectory Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Elizabethan style solid wood refectory table.
Category

English Dining Room Tables

Elizabethan Style Solid Wood Refectory Table
Elizabethan Style Solid Wood Refectory Table

Elizabethan Style Solid Wood Refectory Table

$5,800
19th Century French Fruitwood Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French fruitwood refectory table. Dating from the Late 19th Century, this elegant
Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Fruitwood Refectory Table
19th Century French Fruitwood Refectory Table

19th Century French Fruitwood Refectory Table

$4,592
19th Century English Oak Refectory Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Add gravitas to your dining space with this 19th Century English refectory or ‘long’ table. Four
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Refectory Table
19th Century English Oak Refectory Table

19th Century English Oak Refectory Table

$7,700
Early 20th Century Walnut Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th century walnut refectory table. Of attractive color and of French origin, the oblong
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Walnut Refectory Table
Early 20th Century Walnut Refectory Table

Early 20th Century Walnut Refectory Table

$5,330
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Refectory Table England circa 1920 Measures 107.8”L x 47.5”d x 30”h
Category

Vintage 1920s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1920
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1920

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1920

$10,500
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Refectory Table England circa 1890 Solid oak construction, plank top, with fine detailing and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1890
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1890

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1890

$10,200
Large English Oak Trestle Refectory Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
LARGE ENGLISH MADE OAK TRESTLE REFECTORY TABLE IMPRESSIVE OAK WITH ADZED SURFACE
Category

Late 20th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large English Oak Trestle Refectory Table
Large English Oak Trestle Refectory Table

Large English Oak Trestle Refectory Table

$8,950
19th Century Italian Oak Refectory Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A large Italian oak refectory table, 19th century with four well patinated plank top and frontage
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

19th Century Italian Oak Refectory Table
19th Century Italian Oak Refectory Table

19th Century Italian Oak Refectory Table

$9,500
19th C English Oak Refectory Table
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English Elizabethan style oak refectory table with beautiful golden patina.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Elizabethan Dining Room Tables

19th C English Oak Refectory Table
19th C English Oak Refectory Table

19th C English Oak Refectory Table

$9,800
Table Refectory Dining Long Farmhouse Elm 18Century Folk Vernacular Seats 12-14
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
were the most common type of early dining table and few survive. This characterful table has an
Category

Antique Early 1700s British Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Table Refectory Dining Long Farmhouse Elm 18Century Folk Vernacular Seats 12-14
Table Refectory Dining Long Farmhouse Elm 18Century Folk Vernacular Seats 12-14

Table Refectory Dining Long Farmhouse Elm 18Century Folk Vernacular Seats 12-14

$20,500
Primitive Refectory Table, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive refectory table, Italy, 17th century Incredible, heavily patinated form with hand
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Primitive Dining Room Tables

Primitive Refectory Table, Italy, 17th Century
Primitive Refectory Table, Italy, 17th Century

Primitive Refectory Table, Italy, 17th Century

$8,500
Large Dark Oak Refectory Extending Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large dark oak refectory extending table This is a good large table, it has a 1” thick oak top
Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Dark Oak Refectory Extending Table
Large Dark Oak Refectory Extending Table

Large Dark Oak Refectory Extending Table

$3,061
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1680
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Refectory Table England circa 1680 Two-plank scrubbed top table, with turned legs and stained
Category

Antique 1680s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1680
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1680

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1680

$9,200
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1930 Monumental refectory table constructed in oak on v-shaped legs with raised stretcher
Category

Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1930
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1930

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1930

$11,000
Oak Refectory Table by Old Charm
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Refectory table by Old Charm This is a superb piece it is a good quality Oak Country table
Category

Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Refectory Table by Old Charm
Oak Refectory Table by Old Charm

Oak Refectory Table by Old Charm

$1,913
Massive Refectory Table, England circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Massive Refectory Table England circa 1960 Thick walnut top with rounded corners, on oak base
Category

Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Massive Refectory Table, England circa 1960
Massive Refectory Table, England circa 1960

Massive Refectory Table, England circa 1960

$10,500
Spanish Style Carved Walnut Refectory Trestle Dining Table and 12 Leather Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous dining room set comprising of a large and wide table with leaves and matching 12 ladder
Category

Early 2000s Italian Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Spanish Style Carved Walnut Refectory Trestle Dining Table and 12 Leather Chairs
Spanish Style Carved Walnut Refectory Trestle Dining Table and 12 Leather Chairs

Spanish Style Carved Walnut Refectory Trestle Dining Table and 12 Leather Chairs

$12,000 / set
17th Century Italian Walnut Refectory Table
Located in Hudson, NY
17th century Italian walnut refectory table. 17th century table with an inlaid banded top above
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Refectory Table
17th Century Italian Walnut Refectory Table

17th Century Italian Walnut Refectory Table

$13,000
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Refectory Table England Circa 1870 Measures 108.25”L x 36.25”d x 31”h.
Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1870
Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1870

Oak Refectory Table, England circa 1870

$6,800
Large oak plank top refectory table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak refectory table, the plank top, raised on platform end supports with trestle legs united by
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large oak plank top refectory table
Large oak plank top refectory table

Large oak plank top refectory table

$5,261
French 19th Century Fruitwood Refectory Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Here we have a beautiful 19th century French refectory table. Ot is handmade where it was assembled
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Fruitwood Refectory Table
French 19th Century Fruitwood Refectory Table

French 19th Century Fruitwood Refectory Table

$7,997
19th-C. French Oak Refectory Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. French Oak refectory table with plank top with bread board ends. It has a single drawer in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th-C. French Oak Refectory Table
19th-C. French Oak Refectory Table

19th-C. French Oak Refectory Table

$3,250
Late 19th Century French Refectory Table
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Beautiful smaller sized vintage refectory table on six legs, with genuine patina. Originates from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Refectory Table
Late 19th Century French Refectory Table

Late 19th Century French Refectory Table

$3,765
Limed Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Limed oak refectory table. The large rectangular plank top, raised on four turned supports united
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Limed Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Limed Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

Limed Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

$3,211
19th Century English Oak Refectory Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak refectory table with a 1.75" thick plank top which has dovetailed bread
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Refectory Table
19th Century English Oak Refectory Table

19th Century English Oak Refectory Table

$11,500
19th Century, Rustic Oak Refectory Table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb 19th century oak refectory table with a very attractive rustic charm to it. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century, Rustic Oak Refectory Table
19th Century, Rustic Oak Refectory Table

19th Century, Rustic Oak Refectory Table

$3,546
Late 19th Century French Refectory Table
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A fabulous, long vintage French refectory table, originally from a monastery in the South of France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Refectory Table
Late 19th Century French Refectory Table

Late 19th Century French Refectory Table

$5,021
Early 18th century French Refectory Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large oak refectory table. The thick 3 plank top on a simple base with no less then 11 drawers
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 18th century French Refectory Table
Early 18th century French Refectory Table

Early 18th century French Refectory Table

$20,921
Charles I Period Oak Refectory Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Charles I oak refectory table having richly patinated three board top with breadboard
Category

Antique 1630s English Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Charles I Period Oak Refectory Table
Charles I Period Oak Refectory Table

Charles I Period Oak Refectory Table

$12,900
18th Century French oak refectory table
Located in Diest, BE
This is a beautifully worn 18th century French refectory table, handcrafted from solid oak. The
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century French oak refectory table
18th Century French oak refectory table

18th Century French oak refectory table

$10,759
French 20th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Great early 20th century solid oak refectory table, circa 1930. This table will comfortably seat 6
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

French 20th Century Oak Refectory Table
French 20th Century Oak Refectory Table

French 20th Century Oak Refectory Table

$6,535
17thC English Bleached Oak Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa. 1640 19thC Exceptional English Bleached Oak Refectory Table Three plank oak top with bread
Category

Antique 17th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

17thC English Bleached Oak Refectory Table
17thC English Bleached Oak Refectory Table

17thC English Bleached Oak Refectory Table

$24,258
Large oak parquetry top refectory table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw-leaf refectory table of generous proportions. The thick parquetry top having pull-out
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Large oak parquetry top refectory table
Large oak parquetry top refectory table

Large oak parquetry top refectory table

$4,674
17th Century Welsh Oak Refectory Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 17th century welsh oak refectory table, the three plank top with breadboard ends over six
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Welsh Baroque Dining Room Tables

17th Century Welsh Oak Refectory Table
17th Century Welsh Oak Refectory Table

17th Century Welsh Oak Refectory Table

$39,000
17th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, 17th century oak refectory table. With a 4cm panelled and mitred top
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century European Charles II Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table
17th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table

17th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table

$12,163
Arts and Crafts Oak Refectory Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Solid oak construction with thick two plank top on simple refectory base. Double square column legs
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Refectory Table
Arts and Crafts Oak Refectory Table

Arts and Crafts Oak Refectory Table

$8,500
Antique French Provincial Parquetry Refectory Table
By H. Couvert
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very old, loaded with character and fully functional dining table, a mix of oak and elm with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Elm

Antique French Provincial Parquetry Refectory Table
Antique French Provincial Parquetry Refectory Table

Antique French Provincial Parquetry Refectory Table

$6,800
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Refectory Dining Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of refectory dining tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, all refectory dining tables available were constructed with great care. We have 1365 antique and vintage refectory dining tables in-stock, while there are 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Refectory dining tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Refectory dining tables made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many refectory dining tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Robert (Mouseman) Thompson, Robert Thompson and Heal's produced popular refectory dining tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Refectory Dining Tables?

Refectory dining tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,490, while the lowest priced sells for $391 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte. 

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Refectory Dining Tables
  • Why is it called a refectory table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A refectory table is called that because of its original purpose. When first made, these pieces of furniture served as dining tables in the dining rooms of monasteries. “Refectory” is another word for a dining room in a monastery, school or other institution. You'll find a collection of refectory tables on 1stDibs.
  • What is the best dining table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the narrowest A dining table can be?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the height of a dining table?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How wide should a dining table be?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is a dining table necessary?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How thick should a dining table be?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How high should a dining table be?
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    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.
  • What is a dining table with leaf?
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    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.
  • What is an MCM dining table?
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    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.
  • What are the chairs at a dining table called?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The 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.
  • What is a draw leaf dining table?
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    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.
  • What is the best width for a dining table?
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    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.
  • How long should a bench be for a dining table?
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    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.
  • Are ceramic dining tables good?
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    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.
  • How can I identify my antique dining table?
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    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.
  • Do chairs have to match the dining table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • Are extendable dining tables worth it?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether 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.
  • Is a round dining table practical?
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    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • How tall is the typical dining table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

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