The 10 Best Dining Tables To Suit Spaces Of All Sizes

Dimensions: 73 x 30 x 30 inches | Material: Kiln-dried solid poplar wood with poplar veneer | Seating capacity: 6–8

Best for:

• Classic wooden design
• Medium to large households
• Durable materials

Skip if: 

• You have a more modern aesthetic

The Mateo Dining Table has a timeless design that will fit in with virtually any decor style, and its durable construction ensures it can be used for years to come. It’s crafted from solid popular wood and comes in two finishes—light or dark brown—and it has a built-in butterfly leaf that folds out of the table, allowing you to easily extend its length by 18 inches when you have guests over. There are adjustable levelers on each of the table’s legs, and the product is even Greenguard Gold certified.

Dimensions: 30 x 48 x 29 inches | Material: Steel | Seating capacity: 4–6

Best for:

• A spacious, budget-friendly dining setup
• A matching table and benches

Skip if: 

• You prefer dining chairs over benches

Don’t stress if you’re shopping on a budget—there are plenty of well-priced tables on the market these days, including ones that come with seating. For instance, this metal table from Zinus is stylish in its simplicity, and it comes with two matching benches that slide under the table for easy storage. A durable steel frame and an enormous number of glowing reviews make it even more worth your while, as does its under-$200 price and solid construction.

Dimensions: 35 x 35 x 29.5 inches | Material: Solid and manufactured wood | Seating capacity: 2–3

Best for:

• Small living spaces
• Boho or eclectic décor
• Multiple finish options

Skip if: 

• You have a large household

If you only need to seat two or three people at a time, the Gilta Dining Table is a smaller option to tuck into a corner of your home. This round, pedestal-style table comes in three different finishes, and its fluted base gives the piece a distinctly bohemian feel that would pair well with rattan dining chairs. Despite being on the smaller side, this table’s wooden construction makes it sturdy and durable—in fact, its thick tabletop can support up to 300 pounds. Not bad for a stylish, mid-priced table! 

Dimensions: 30.25 x 92.5–112 x 42 inches | Material: Solid wood with veneer | Seating capacity: 6–10

Best for:

• An extendable design that seats up to 10
• Hosting large gatherings

Skip if: 

• You prefer white glove delivery

If you to have friends over for dinner or host holiday gatherings, an extendable dining table—like Article’s Plumas—is a smart investment. Available in two finishes, walnut and white oak, the table comes in three lengths. The largest option is 92.5 inches when closed, and when you extend the butterfly leaf, it measures 112 inches, making it spacious enough for 10 people. Just keep in mind that, despite its higher price point, this table ships flat and some assembly is required upon delivery. 

Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 30 inches | Material: Solid wood, engineered wood, MDF and Sungkai veneer | Seating capacity: 4–6

Best for:

• An extendable circular design
• Farmhouse-style dining spaces

Skip if: 

• You’re shopping on a budget

Circular dining tables work well in smaller living spaces, but the downside is that they generally can’t seat as many people. Pottery Barn’s Sausalito Dining Table solves this issue, thanks to its drop-in leaf that extends the tabletop to accommodate up to six people at a time. The farmhouse-style design has intricate legs with a warm, lightly distressed finish that looks lovely in all styles of dining room, though it is slightly pricey given its smaller size. 

Dimensions: 31 x 39 x 95 inches | Material: Solid wood | Seating capacity: 8

Best for:

• Large dining spaces
• Homes with farmhouse style decor
• Free white glove delivery

Skip if: 

• You have a smaller living space
• You want a lightweight table

While Joanna Gaines may be able to pick up a bygone farmhouse table at one of the many flea markets she frequents, you may not have the time for such a venture. If that’s the case, never fear: You can opt for a new table that looks as if it’s been pulled from an early 20th century farmhouse. Birch Lane’s Kinston table is a robust, solid piece with stunning legs and molded accents that give it a time-worn feel in the best way possible.

Dimensions: 60 x 38 x 30 inches | Material: Solid eucalyptus frame; engineered wood top with walnut veneer | Seating capacity: 4–6

Best for:

• Classic mid-century design
• An extendable dining setup
• A durable wood design for under $1,000

Skip if: 

• You want delivery ASAP

This lovely dining table checks all the boxes for a quintessential mid-century design: It has slim tapered legs, an angular silhouette and even the iconic acorn wood finish. What more could you ask for? The design comes in three sizes, each of which are extendable, thanks to a drop-in leaf, and it’s made from FSC-certified wood that’s durable and sustainable. The only downside is that the lead-time for delivery can be several weeks, depending on where you live.

Dimensions: 42 x 42 x 30 inches | Material: Solid wood and tempered glass | Seating capacity: 3–4

Best for:

• Smaller households
• A durable table for a reasonable price

Skip if: 

• You regularly host large gatherings

West Elm’s Jensen Dining Table—which is owned and loved by senior home and kitchen Amanda Arnold—has a chic glass tabletop that lends an airy feel to a dining room. What’s more, it’s easy to clean at the end of the day. Well-suited for smaller spaces, this round table can seat three or four people at a time, and it has an angular wooden base in an acorn-colored finish. It’s also very reasonably priced, considering it’s made from solid wood and thick glass.