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Large Oak Refectory Table
Located in Honiton, Devon
A fabulous solid oak refectory table Dating to around the 1930s, will seat 10/12 people
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Vintage 1930s Farm Tables

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Oak

A walnut refectory table
Located in New York, NY
A walnut refectory table with lyre form supports and original iron work stretcher.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Farm Tables

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Walnut

Early Georgian Refectory Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A hand hewn George I period chestnut refectory preparation or serving table, which may have been
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Serving Tables

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Chestnut

Renaissance period refectory table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late Renaissance period Italian baroque walnut refectory table, with three drawers and original
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Farm Tables

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Walnut

18th Century Refectory Table
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice walnut refectory table with two drawers on one side and one drawer on the other side.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Console Tables

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Walnut

Oak Refectory Table Scrub Top
Located in Honiton, Devon
Early 20th century solid oak refectory table Dating to around the 1930's the substantial top
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Vintage 1930s Farm Tables

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Oak

Spanish colonial molave wood refectory table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Colonial (Phillipines) molave wood refectory table, the rectangular planked top raised on
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Antique 19th Century Philippine Farm Tables

Large Oak Refectory Table, Dated 1692
Located in Houston, TX
Large 17th century oak refectory table with the date 1692 in the carved detail on the frieze. It
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Antique Late 17th Century English Jacobean Console Tables

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Oak

Georgian Style oak folding Refectory Table
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Wood fold out table doubles in width for use or can stay against wall as a serving table. This
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20th Century Unknown Georgian Farm Tables

English Oak Refectory Table, Late 17th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
carving. Beautiful quarter sawn figure to the boards of the top. Tables like this were used as dining
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Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Farm Tables

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Oak

Northern Spanish Table of the Refectory Type
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The top projecting considerably at the sides, over three drawers carved with geometric paneling, the back frieze carved to match, above outward-flared carved molding, lathe-turned le...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Serving Tables

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Iron

Custom Refectory Table by George Nakashima, 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique commission American black walnut console with bracket legs and single board top with free front sap edge.
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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Console Tables

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Walnut

Large Tiger Oak Refectory Pull Out Draw Leaf Dining Table, Scotland 1920, H744
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large tiger oak refectory pull out draw leaf dining table, Scotland 1920, H744 Scotland 1920
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20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

18th Century Basque Dark Oak Refectory Table with Two Drawers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare French Basque region refectory table with two drawers and a wide one board top. The drawers
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Antique 18th Century French Console Tables

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Oak

Large Victorian Style Oak Wakes Oval Table Extending Refectory
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous English wakes table in oak. Measures over 8 feet long so great size to this table. When
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2010s Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Serving Table, Dining Table Oak Unique Design by Garners
Located in Uppingham, GB
option to be used as a side/hall table or when needed it will open out into a refectory style dining
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2010s English Country Serving Tables

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Oak

Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Refectory Dining Table
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20th Century English Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Large Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak refectory dining table, of architectural form with rectangular top, the carved freeze
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Tables

Large 1930s Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very nice color, large English 1930s oak refectory dining table.
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Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Ebonized Refectory Dining Table, circa 1790
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonized Refectory Dining Table, circa 1790. Scrupped top on base with original ebonized finish.
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Antique 1790s English Dining Room Tables

Extending Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Extending oak refectory dining table. This is a good sturdy table and at first glance it looks
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Antique Early 1900s Gothic Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Italian Parquetry Refectory Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 17th century Italian style antiqued wood refectory dining table or kitchen table, the top with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room T...

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Wood

Ebonized Refectory Dining Table, circa 1790
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonized refectory dining table made in England, circa 1790. Scrubbed top on base with original
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Antique 1790s English Dining Room Tables

Large Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak refectory dining table the architectural rectangular plank top, above moulded freeze. All
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

Oak Refectory Dining Table, circa 1690
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Refectory Dining Table, circa 1690 Wonderful pattern motif on front curtain with solid
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Antique 1690s English Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Oak Refectory Dining Table, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak refectory dining table, circa 1880. Slatted oak wooden top, with turned legs and substantial
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Pine Refectory Dining Tables, England, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine Refectory Dining Tables, England, circa 1900 Impressive scale with beautiful patina and
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Rustic Country Walnut Refectory Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Rustic Country Walnut Refectory dining table with a rectangular walnut top and a rustic finish
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21st Century and Contemporary European Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Rustic Country Walnut Refectory Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic country walnut Refectory dining table with a rectangular walnut top and a rustic finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Oak Refectory Dining Table, England circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Refectory Dining Table England circa 1870 Constructed in quarter sawn oak with nicely moulded
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Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Monumental 19thC English Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Monumental 19thC English oak refectory dining table. Measures: W 305 x D 90 x H 73 cm
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Large Quality Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large mid 20th century oak refectory dining table. The gorgeous 4 planked oak thick top with
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Mid-20th Century European Country Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Large Elm Arts and Crafts Refectory Dining Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large Arts and Crafts refectory dining table. Elm structure with elm three plank top. Circa 1900.
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20th Century Dining Room Tables

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Elm

Gothic Revival Refectory Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Impressive Gothic Revival refectory dining table. The rectangular top is finished with a subtle
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Large Arts Crafts English Oak Refectory Dining Table
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A quality large Arts & Crafts English oak refectory dining table with ebony. Provenance, The
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Ebony, Oak

Large Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak refectory dining table the architectural rectangular three plank top, above four turned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Farm Tables

Large Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak refectory dining table the architectural rectangular five plank top, above four turned
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Early 20th Century British Farm Tables

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Oak

Good Quality Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Good quality oak refectory dining table This is a Superb piece it is a good quality Country oak
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Mid-20th Century Country Dining Room Tables

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Oak

English solid oak refectory dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
English solid oak refectory dining table circa 1990. Fine quality English made dining table that
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Late 20th Century English Country Dining Room Tables

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Oak

English solid oak refectory dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
English solid oak refectory dining table circa 1990. Fine quality English made dining table that
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Late 20th Century English Country Dining Room Tables

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Oak

English solid oak refectory dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
English solid oak refectory dining table circa 1990. Fine quality English made dining table that
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables

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Oak

English made golden oak refectory dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
English made golden oak refectory dining table circa 1990. Made from solid oak and presented with
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

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Oak

19th Century Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous 19th century oak refectory dining table. Great age and originality with a thick
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

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Oak

19th Century Italian Walnut Refectory Dining Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Italian walnut refectory dining table Stunning carved Italian refectory table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Large Arts and Crafts Elm and Pine Refectory Dining Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large Arts and Crafts Refectory Dining Table. Elm three plank top, with a pine structure base
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Elm, Pine

19th Century Antique Pine School Refectory Dining Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE PINE SCHOOL REFECTORY DINING TABLE LOVELY ORIGINAL CONDITION
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Antique 19th Century English Tables

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Pine

Arts and Crafts Solid Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century solid English thick light oak refectory dining table in the Arts & Crafts manner
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Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Long Rectangular Oak and Birch French Refectory Dining Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Long rectangular oak and birch French refectory dining table Long rectangular oak and birch
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Antique English Cherry Wood Farmhouse Refectory Dining Table, Circa 1890
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique harvest farmhouse refectory dining table England, Circa 1890 Solid cherry
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Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Dining Room Tables

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Cherry

Antique Refectory Dining Table, English, Farmhouse, Elm, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique refectory dining table in the 17th century taste. An English, country kitchen
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Tables

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Elm

Country Italian Bleached Oak Farmhouse Refectory Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand scale country Italian farmhouse trestle refectory dining table crafted from bleached oak. The
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20th Century Italian Country Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Large 18th Century Style Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Large 18th century style oak refectory dining table with great proportions. The table has a centre
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

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Oak

Superior Quality Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superior quality oak refectory dining table This is a very handsome table, it has a heavy solid 2
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Early 20th Century Country Farm Tables

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Oak

Arts Crafts Oak Refectory Dining Table with Wonderful Figuring to the Grain
By Liberty Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. An Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak refectory dining table. With cross
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Refectory Dining Table, 20th Century in 17th Century Taste, Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a refectory dining table, a 20th century piece in the 17th century taste. In oak and
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Late 20th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Good Quality Elm Refectory Dining Table This is a Superb Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Good Quality Elm Refectory Dining Table This is a Superb piece it is a good quality Country Elm
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Vintage 1940s Country Dining Room Tables

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Elm

Rustic Old World Antique Reclaimed European Pine Tavern Refectory Dining Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive European refectory / dining table. Constructed from antique pine. Features a rustic
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20th Century Rustic Farm Tables

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Pine

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room tables are typically 30 inches high.

  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, a buffet usually shouldn't be longer than a dining table. Most experts recommend that you choose a buffet that is the same length or slightly shorter than your dining table. Keeping the two pieces in proportion with each other creates balance within a space.

    Find vintage and antique dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.