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Round NON-extending dining table??

15 years ago

I'm having a rough time finding a table for my new kitchen. I want a round, non-extending (as in NO leaves) table. I'm a fan of Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware-type styling but don't want to pay those prices. And I cannot find a thing! Everything extends.

Any chance any of you have seen one?

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dcollie
15 years ago
Sure, they're readily available.

However, you need to put out more specifics if you would like some assistance. Size of table top (range), wood type, color, style of leg, and what is your definition of 'expensive'?

Duane Collie
kimberly510
Original Author
15 years ago
I need a 36 - 48" table in a dark wood color. I'm not a fan of oak and it can't be a soft wood because my 2 boys are rough on furniture. And I want a pedestal leg (just on in the center -- that's a pedestal, right?).

"Expensive" probably wasn't the most accurate choice of words here though. I want the price to match the quality, if that makes more sense. No matter how much I like the styling, Pottery Barn quality is not worth Pottery Barn prices. I can live with an inexpensive table if I've paid an inexpensive price. I can also swing an expensive price if I'm buying a table worth the money. Does that help/make sense?
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mogator88
15 years ago
Saloom makes what you want, and the price is in line with the quality.
nyc_lover
15 years ago
I'm not sure of their retail prices, but try Bermex. I have a pedestal, non-extending, 36" (I think) table from them in my kitchen. That and four chairs cost me about $1600. You can customize just about anything.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bermex
dcollie
15 years ago
General rule of thumb is if you want to seat four people at this table you don't want it less than 42", and better would be a 48" to 54" diameter.

Agreed that Pottery Barn is not worth the prices charged, its cheap furniture marked up to high price points.

Here's a single pedestal table I have made for customers on a regular basis, handmade in Mass, made to any size. Its a period replica, may not be your style but its done in Mahogany or Cherry (link at bottom).

Something more casual? Here's a piece by Canal Dover of Ohio, I'm sure they could put a solid, non-expanding top on it.

http://www.canaldover.com/tuscany/tu_dining.htm

-Duane Collie

Here is a link that might be useful: Round Pedestal Table
kimberly510
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you all so much! Canal Dover and Bermex even have a dealer right here in town.

You see, the problem for me is searching for these things on the Internet. Sure, I can find 400 manufacturers with a website. But where do you start in tracking down something worthwhile? With two active kids, I just can't seek them all out, online or in person! So I go to the "easy" spots, like PB and RH and am disappointed. That's why this site is so fantastic IMHO because it zeros in on what you really need. Thanks again!
nyc_lover
15 years ago
Ususally, it's just the two of us at the 36" table, but even 4 works. Just the placemats won't fit. ;)

If I want the option of seating 8 to 10 people for special occasions (but 4 on a regular basis) what size expandable table should I get?
dcollie
15 years ago
Look at that Canal Dover, its perfect for that.

Duane Collie

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