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Antique 19th Century English Walnut Farm Country House Dining Refectory Table
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 19th century English Farmhouse/Country House walnut refectory dining or serving
Category

Antique 1860s English Country Farm Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century English Walnut Farm Country House Dining Refectory Table
Antique 19th Century English Walnut Farm Country House Dining Refectory Table

Antique 19th Century English Walnut Farm Country House Dining Refectory Table

$2,995
Scrubbed oak refectory table / farmhouse table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Wonderful early 20th century scrubbed oak refectory table French circa 1930’’s will seat 8/10
Category

Vintage 1930s Country Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Scrubbed oak refectory table / farmhouse table
Scrubbed oak refectory table / farmhouse table

Scrubbed oak refectory table / farmhouse table

$6,885
18th c. Walnut Refectory Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut Refectory table
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Farm Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th c. Walnut Refectory Table
18th c. Walnut Refectory Table

18th c. Walnut Refectory Table

$9,800
Golden Oak Farmhouse Refectory Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Golden oak farmhouse refectory table This is a good sturdy table, it has a solid oak 2” thick
Category

Early 20th Century Country Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Golden Oak Farmhouse Refectory Table
Golden Oak Farmhouse Refectory Table

Golden Oak Farmhouse Refectory Table

$4,066
Large 19th Century Refectory Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A great 19th century refectory table. This Sycamore table started out as the worktable of 19th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Victorian Farm Tables

Materials

Sycamore

Large 19th Century Refectory Table
Large 19th Century Refectory Table

Large 19th Century Refectory Table

$15,034
Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak refectory table, the large rectangular plank top, having unusual pullout and removable serving
Category

20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

$2,474
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw-leaf refectory table, the rectangular solid oak top above two pull-out ends, above lobed
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Farm Tables

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

$3,239
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw leaf refectory table, the rectangular solid oak top above two pull-out ends. To the carved
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

$3,239
Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak refectory table,the plank top with rounded corners, raised on arched supports with trestle legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Farm Tables

Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

$2,136
English Jacobean Oak Refectory Table
Located in Troy, NY
Beautiful refectory table, the frieze with carved decoration to the front, the turned legs joined
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Jacobean Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

English Jacobean Oak Refectory Table
English Jacobean Oak Refectory Table

English Jacobean Oak Refectory Table

$18,500
19th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great refectory table. Made in oak with two large planks for the top with a small one in the middle
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century Oak Refectory Table

$17,440
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw leaf refectory table, the rectangular solid oak top having pull out ends. Above carved
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

$3,411
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 Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

$1,757
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 Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

$2,894
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw leaf refectory table, the rectangular oak top above two pull out ends. Raised up on heavy
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

$3,652
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw leaf refectory table, the rectangular solid oak top above two pull out ends, Raised up on
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw Leaf Refectory Table

$2,722
French Provincial Fruitwood Refectory Table
Located in Pomona, CA
An early French Provincial refectory table in fruitwood, with a wonderful old patina. Shows lots of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French Provincial Fruitwood Refectory Table
French Provincial Fruitwood Refectory Table

French Provincial Fruitwood Refectory Table

$6,000
18th Century Spanish Refectory Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 18th c. refectory table from Spain. Great natural patina.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Refectory Table
18th Century Spanish Refectory Table

18th Century Spanish Refectory Table

$18,975
Oak Refectory Table, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak refectory table, originally made for Balliol College, Oxford, circa 1870. Narrow planked top
Category

Antique 1870s English Console Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Oak Refectory Table, circa 1870

$6,800
Italian Baroque Walnut Refectory Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Baroque walnut refectory trestle table with a thick single board top. Beautiful patina. Ex
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Console Tables

Italian Baroque Walnut Refectory Table
Italian Baroque Walnut Refectory Table

Italian Baroque Walnut Refectory Table

$12,800
A 18th Century Refectory Table,
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Jacobean Revival Refectory Table, the rectangular top over a carved frieze raised on a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Console Tables

Materials

Oak

A 18th Century Refectory Table,
A 18th Century Refectory Table,

A 18th Century Refectory Table,

$12,000
Swedish Gustavian Long Refectory Pine Trestle Dining Table, 19th Century Antique
Located in Wichita, KS
A large Swedish unfinished pine trestle table with central stretcher and beautifully shaped sides
Category

Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Long Refectory Pine Trestle Dining Table, 19th Century Antique
Swedish Gustavian Long Refectory Pine Trestle Dining Table, 19th Century Antique

Swedish Gustavian Long Refectory Pine Trestle Dining Table, 19th Century Antique

$7,900
Farmhouse table 2.7 meters / refectory table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Stunning example of an early 19th century French farmhouse table Circa 1820’s having direct from a
Category

Antique 19th Century European Farm Tables

Materials

Elm

Farmhouse table 2.7 meters / refectory table
Farmhouse table 2.7 meters / refectory table

Farmhouse table 2.7 meters / refectory table

$9,641
19th c. Walnut Refectory Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut Table with Harp Legs and Iron stretcher
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Farm Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th c. Walnut Refectory Table
19th c. Walnut Refectory Table

19th c. Walnut Refectory Table

$11,500
18th Century Spanish Refectory Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully handsome Spanish work table with original hardware and plank top. Piece has wonderful
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Farm Tables

18th Century Spanish Refectory Table
18th Century Spanish Refectory Table

18th Century Spanish Refectory Table

$8,500
Large French Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large French oak refectory table, table monastère This is a superb piece it is a very heavy
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Farm Tables

Large French Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère
Large French Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère

Large French Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère

$3,032
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
An Impressive Elizabethan style oak draw-leaf table of generous proportions. The thick plank top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Elizabethan Farm Tables

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

$5,444
Large French Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large French oak refectory table, table monastère This is a superb piece in both looks and
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Farm Tables

Large French Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère
Large French Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère

Large French Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère

$1,860
French Directoire Style Refectory Table
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Directoire style farm table. Beautiful patina on the fir top, and a painted solid
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Farm Tables

Materials

Fir

French Directoire Style Refectory Table
French Directoire Style Refectory Table

French Directoire Style Refectory Table

$8,200
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw-leaf table the plank top having pull-out leaves to each end above a carved frieze raised
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

$1,984
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak draw-leaf table of generous proportions. The well figured top having pull-out leaves to each
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

$6,133
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
An impressive Elizabethan style oak draw-leaf table. The plank top having pull-out leaves to each
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

$6,685
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
An impressive Elizabethan style oak draw-leaf table of generous proportions. The thick plank top
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table
Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Table

$6,202
Jacobean Style Oak Refectory Table
Located in Essex, MA
Incorporating early elements, rectangular top with draw leaves that tuck under the top when closed, carved frieze, turned carved legs with H form stretcher. Nice color
Category

Antique 19th Century English Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Style Oak Refectory Table
Jacobean Style Oak Refectory Table

Jacobean Style Oak Refectory Table

$4,800
French Rustic Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French rustic oak refectory table, Table Monastère This is a superb piece, the tabletop is 3
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Farm Tables

French Rustic Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère
French Rustic Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère

French Rustic Oak Refectory Table, Table Monastère

$2,205
19thC Swedish Provincial Pine Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 19thC Swedish Provincial Pine Refectory Table Excellent form, wear and colour W138
Category

Antique 19th Century Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

19thC Swedish Provincial Pine Refectory Table
19thC Swedish Provincial Pine Refectory Table

19thC Swedish Provincial Pine Refectory Table

$7,691
Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic early 20th century English oak refectory table. With architectural legs and 'hay rake
Category

20th Century English Rustic Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table
Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table

Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table

$9,593
Fine French Refectory Table, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine refectory table of the 19th century French in pichpin with a superb width of 101cm beautiful
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine French Refectory Table, 19th Century
Fine French Refectory Table, 19th Century

Fine French Refectory Table, 19th Century

$4,041
Mid 19th Century Irish Refectory Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A circa 1850 very substantial Irish scrubbed pine 1 drawer refectory table, original paint from
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Irish Refectory Table
Mid 19th Century Irish Refectory Table

Mid 19th Century Irish Refectory Table

$4,500
Monumental English Bleached Pine Refectory Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa Mid 20thC Monumental English Bleached Pine Refectory Table with Bread Board ends and
Category

Vintage 1950s English Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Monumental English Bleached Pine Refectory Table
Monumental English Bleached Pine Refectory Table

Monumental English Bleached Pine Refectory Table

$10,972
French Antique Solid Oak Refectory Table
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful 19th century refectory table from a religious community in the French Alps, in solid oak
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

French Antique Solid Oak Refectory Table
French Antique Solid Oak Refectory Table

French Antique Solid Oak Refectory Table

$6,500
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 Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Large Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

Large Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

$4,100
20th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality solid oak refectory table, with a two plank top, on four balluster legs
Category

Early 20th Century English Tudor Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table
20th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table

20th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table

$4,962
Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A great example of an early 20th Century oak refectory table/farmhouse table. Of French origin
Category

20th Century Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table
Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table

Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table

$4,457
17th Century Style Oak Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
17th century style oak refectory table, the very large rectangular top. Raised up on baluster
Category

Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century Style Oak Refectory Table
17th Century Style Oak Refectory Table

17th Century Style Oak Refectory Table

$5,031
20th Century Scrubbed Oak Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely quality 20th Century French solid oak refectory table. Circa 1950s, constructed from solid
Category

Mid-20th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

20th Century Scrubbed Oak Refectory Table
20th Century Scrubbed Oak Refectory Table

20th Century Scrubbed Oak Refectory Table

$4,126
Bleached Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Bleached oak refectory table. The large rectangular plank top, raised on four turned supports
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak Plank Top Refectory Table
Bleached Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

Bleached Oak Plank Top Refectory Table

$8,821
18th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large English early 18th century refectory table, the top comprised of four thick solid-oak
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table
18th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table

18th Century Solid Oak Refectory Table

$8,500
Farmhouse Tudor Serving Table Oak Refectory
Located in Potters Bar, GB
refectory table also Great farmhouse look with the oak and detailed carving Circa 1880 Offered in great
Category

Antique 1880s Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Farmhouse Tudor Serving Table Oak Refectory
Farmhouse Tudor Serving Table Oak Refectory

Farmhouse Tudor Serving Table Oak Refectory

$1,998
Monumental British Colonial Carved Refectory Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental British Colonial carved teak refectory table, fronted by four large storage drawers and
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Monumental British Colonial Carved Refectory Table
Monumental British Colonial Carved Refectory Table

Monumental British Colonial Carved Refectory Table

$3,800
Large French Elm Refectory Extending Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large French elm refectory extending table This is a fantastic piece of 19th century elm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Farm Tables

Large French Elm Refectory Extending Table
Large French Elm Refectory Extending Table

Large French Elm Refectory Extending Table

$2,756
Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Spanish refectory or fratino table from the 18th century–traditionally used in abbeys–this
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Iron

Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Table
Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Table

Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Table

$6,200
18th Century Wide Oak Refectory Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Rare large 18th century oak dining table with exceptional color and patination. This table has the
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French George III Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Wide Oak Refectory Table
18th Century Wide Oak Refectory Table

18th Century Wide Oak Refectory Table

$17,919
Early 19th century fruitwood farmhouse table / refectory table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Fabulous example of an early 19th century fruitwood and oak Refectory table / farmhouse house table
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Farm Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th century fruitwood farmhouse table / refectory table
Early 19th century fruitwood farmhouse table / refectory table

Early 19th century fruitwood farmhouse table / refectory table

$8,269
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Magnificent 17th century Italian Baroque refectory table or dining table. Just over 9 feet long
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Trestle Table
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Trestle Table

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Trestle Table

$9,200
Large 20th Century French Oak Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French 20th Century large oak refectory table standing on double baluster ends. This is a
Category

20th Century French Country Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Large 20th Century French Oak Refectory Table

$4,714
Spanish Influenced Parquetry Top Refectory Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a stunning 19th century parquetry top table, excellent color, with associated base.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Console Tables

Spanish Influenced Parquetry Top Refectory Table
Spanish Influenced Parquetry Top Refectory Table

Spanish Influenced Parquetry Top Refectory Table

$2,825
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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 high should a dining table be?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • 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.
  • What is an MCM dining table?
    1 Answer
    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 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 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?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

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