The 10 Best Round Dining Tables
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September 29, 2020:
Circular tables are usually more difficult to construct than their square and rectangular counterparts, which means that they also tend to be a bit more expensive. But for many people, the comfort and casual vibe that they provide makes them worth the added cost. They are available in a multitude of materials, including wood, glass, metal, and plastic. They come in all sizes, too, so be sure to measure your space and consider the number of diners that you'd like to seat. You'll need a diameter of 30 to 36 inches to accommodate one or two people, 36 to 48 inches for four, and 60 to 72 inches for six.
Tables are usually categorized by the style of the base: legs, pedestal, or trestle. Legs provide the classic shape that most people imagine when they think of a table: four pillars to the floor, one at each corner. The Target Marketing Systems Turned Leg and the KaiMeng White Round are good examples of this traditional design. These pieces offer excellent stability because it's difficult to tip them over by leaning on one side. However, the legs may get in the way of your own knees and shins.
Pedestal tables have one central structure that supports the top, like the Home Styles French Countryside and the East West Dublin. This design is popular because of its smaller footprint and ample legroom. With so much room below, it's also easier to include additional people around a pedestal base - just pull up a chair. The Modway Lippa offers a modern twist on this shape with its sleek look and curvaceous lines, as does the shiny glass Madanere Chrome.
Trestle tables have multiple supports at the base that are linked by one or more horizontal pieces, which are called stretchers. The Ashley Glambrey, the Homelegance Fideo 45, and the Christopher Knight Home Phoenix are three examples of this design. They usually have more room underneath them than tables with legs, but less than those with pedestals. Because of the additional framing elements below, they are often heavier. For a hybrid unit that blends trestles with legs, consider the Winsome Alamo.
Once you've found the perfect piece, dress it up with a beautiful tablecloth. If you don't have your heart set on a circular unit, you may want to check out the best dining room tables. For something quick and inexpensive, folding card tables will work in a pinch.