Banquette Table: Round vs Rectangular
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Round kitchen table or rectangular? (pics)
Comments (13)Les (and all) - since you picked up on the arch/placement, tell me what you think. I bought the table above only, no chairs. For now we're using the chairs that came with the old table. I have two upholstered (armless) chairs with floor-length skirts to use as head chairs when we need the leaves. Head chairs won't fit under the table unless the leaves are in (not enough clearance with the table legs), so when we don't need them they serve as the seating in my pocket office which is inset in the eat-in kitchen area. They're beige, but I wouldn't mind changing that if I could figure out how to reupholster them (or find someone to do it.) I was thinking about these for side chairs, love the massive texture they have: (I can kinda see the arch in the sloped bottom) Cons - I do have a 3 year old who spills a lot, and uses the table & chair as a napkin. I can't imagine successfully picking out spills and messes from the nooks & crannies in that rattan weaving (it's hyacinth fiber). Your comment about a chair that reflects the arch got me thinking about the chairs that come with the table set. They have a fairly subtle arch on the back: and another view: I don't typically like my dining chairs to match the table, and I generally prefer a hard seat that I can add a cushion to, vs. a soft seat. But the shape on that back is nice, no? I wonder if I could somehow add an upholstered hardwood seat... I could always get texture from something like a jute rug....See Moreround or rectangular dining table?
Comments (17)I would love to have a round d/r table. We've now entertained for 25 years on the rectangular table we purchased before we actually entertained! I usually do most of the holidays, and I curse it at each occasion:))). More so after I saw a beautiful round d/r table in an antique shop in New Orleans in the late 90's. I would have purchased it, but DH doesn't think our room could have supported the size of the table we saw. That particular table seated 12. No leaves. The round is just beautiful. Like the link posted, it is more functional all around. The seating at a round table makes for easier conversation, you aren't yelling down to the other end of the loonnnggg table. Also, IMO, round is much more interesting decoratively speaking. Post a pic if you do decide on the round, I'd love to see what you have chosen....See MoreBanquette table suggestions?
Comments (1)If this is for a casual area like a kitchen nook, you can make one. You can buy a table base and put on your own rectangular top. Lots of places sell tables bases and tops separately. You may have to drill new holes to get a rectabular top to fit but it can be done. Here is a link that might be useful: Table Bases...See MoreBanquette with 1 or 2 pedestal table?
Comments (10)As AnnieD pointed out, the length of table required may dictate the decision due to stability and required support (for heavy tops). I assumed based on the size of the example that the OP might need two pedestals. If so, you need to plan for enough overhang on the end and for roughly 4" of overlap of the table's edge to the front of the bench, all the way around. Thus, the size of the bench determines your table top size and how many pedestals may be needed (which depends on the size and weight). My caution was to ensure that any pedestal does not interfere either with the feet when sliding in or when seated, for optimal comfort (a small obstruction is OK). The example above seems fine....See Morepat_123
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14 years agoMy drawing skills aren't worth anything. I hope these pic gives a better idea of where the seating will go.
My inspiration photos (from uniquestructure.com):
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Lumberjocks project:
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/16702Here is a link that might be useful: Banquette Project
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14 years agoOur banquette is L-shaped and fairly small (there are only 2 of us at home now). We have a 48" round table with a large leaf. We have 4 chairs, but usually only keep 2 at the table when the leaf is not in it. We have had 6 for dinner very comfortably (of course, with the leaf). The rectangular table would have seated more (easily 2 on the long side of the L, 1 on the short side, 3 in chairs), but I liked the ease of access of the round table for the 95% of the time when it is just my husband and me. We also have 3 large drawers under the bench.
Here are a couple of pictures:
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14 years agoWe removed a round table stuck in a corner to put in an L-shaped banquette and rectangular table so we could gain a bit more seating.
You'll have to forgive these pictures ... it's been a slow process here. I'm almost finished with the table ... it's white now and I've added throw pillows. Next we paint the ceiling and the walls and then I'm done in the kitchen for awhile!
This is just the banquette. We went with a drawer off the end (LOVE IT! We keep all the dog stuff in there right by the door) and sliding doors on the longer part. Granted that is not easy to access, but I didn't want to have to move to cushion to access storage. I can get measurements for it if you need them, but off the top of my head I can tell you that it's 22 inches deep and 16 inches high with a 4-inch cushion on top.
And here it is with the table (customized, by us, to fit). We can easily seat 6 and probably up to 9 if we squish or throw a couple kids in the mix.
Table shape is really a matter of personal preference and how many people you want to seat, but do be sure that no matter what you decide, you go with either a pedestal or a trestle for the reasons mentioned above.
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14 years agoHere are two pics, one with a round table that we used while waiting for our rectangle table. I like the rectangle for the size of our banquette.
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