To me white always works. They do make a 48" version...

Agree with Mid America - a tulip table would work. This table comes in a variety of top and base finishes (Ballard)

What do you not like about the counter height table? Have you ever tried turning it 90 degrees and butting it up against the kitchen counter? Kind of like kitchen island/peninsula style seating.

We have a bar height dining space and I find my legs go to sleep, even with feet on the bottom rung of the stools. I find them very uncomfortable. Never sit there just to drink coffee....only to eat a fast meal. Waiting to see what notnyc says.

Appreciate the thoughts and questions, here's why I'm over this table: I find myself too hunched over my plate and/or my laptop bc of the height (I often use the table to work) - even though the stools are adjustable height. I find backless stools to be pointless bc I can't recline, and I hate the glass top - it is incredibly loud, louder than quartz or any other top I've used. Basically everything about the table is not functional to me. @benjesbride @erinsean

There are only two of us, so I don't need a formal dining table, a table with 4 seats or 2 seats and a bench is fine. The surface also needs to serve a secondary purpose (sitting or working) so I need comfortable chairs that I can sit in. I've entertained getting counter height stools with backs but I would still detest the glass top - which is also freezing in the winter (cold people know what I mean!)

@torreykm thanks - I like both of those tables but a round table takes up too much room. I would have to size down to 42" and with chairs it would be a tight fit, so I need oval or rectangle.

West Elm has some not too large modern tables:

Lena Mid-Century Dining Table | west elm · More Info

Slope Leather Dining Chair | west elm · More Info

Oops - sorry, I thought 48" round or smaller would be ok. I really like what Grover has posted above.

Hi @groveraxle - thank you so much for your feedback. My fear with this table is that it might be too dark - I have an open living/dining room so right behind this is an very dark espresso leather tufted sofa, and my floors are not the lightest. I've been trying to migrate away from the all brown furniture look. (I can include a larger photo of the room if you need)

I like the chair you posted - I will probably only be getting two chairs and then a bench, so the price is okay. What do you think about a white table like this, with those West Elm leather chairs?

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I think a white table would be fine, but I thought you wanted a rectangle.

It can be rectangle or oval. I actually have a lot of rectangular furniture with sharp corners so I think oval would be a good change.

I'm generally very anti-banquette around here for families, BUT I think a banquette and a pedestal table would be very comfy for a family of two.

Thanks benjesbride! Why don't you like them for larger families? Also, we will have a bench along only one side- does that make a difference?

It looks like your home is smaller and efficient, and a small banquette is efficient. I don't mind them in small homes or when it's just in a breakfast nook and there's a dining room elsewhere in the house.

I'd do an L in your house, though. That overhang is so tiny. You could tuck an upholstered L banquette right under there.

If you want a pre-made banquette, Ballard seems to be a good source. Definitely more expensive than two chairs, though.

Here's one from Article. Good prices on chairs and table...

Moda Round Table for 4 - Dining Tables - Article | Modern, Mid-Century and Scand · More Info

Mira Dining Chair - Dining Chairs - Article | Modern, Mid-Century and Scandinavi · More Info

thanks kulrn, funny enough I was on article's site earlier and glossed over that table. Sadly I think its too grey/cold for my color scheme. I do like the Mara table from article but its only 31 inches across

I feel like the tulip table recommendation above is spot on. It does come in 42" round option. Also, plenty of European furniture companies make "smaller" (as opposed to American standards) pieces.

For example, this table is by Italian company Arper, and it comes in variety of shapes and sizes. Steel base and mdf top. Here is a 42" oval one:

https://www.yliving.com/arper/?sz=24&start=24

https://www.arper.com/us/en/products/collections/dizzie

I had it in one of my previous homes and it's extremely solid.

P.S. 42" oval easily seats four people. DH and I done it so many times when we had our friends over, so I speak from experience :).

Hamma thanks! Unfortunately that table is very expensive - just over $1600 for the 42 inch. I did not even think of European brands, I don't know them by name but I have search for other 42 oval tables on Houzz and have not gotten many results.

Lexmod https://www.lexmod.com/dining/shop-by-collection/lippa-collection/?msclkid=577d4f68a85a1300e0741402579f03f9&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=(ROI)%20LM%20-%20Tables&utm_term=%2B48%20%2B%22%20%2Btulip%20%2Btable&utm_content=48%20Inch%20Tulip%20Table

I'm a frugal function over fashion person, so... Ikea has a 41" white pedestal table for $179.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40063632/

notnyc, totally understand! In its defense, the quality is absolutely top-notch, it's made in Italy and has a 5 year manufacturer's warranty. As usual, you get what you pay for...It's unfortunate that some European brands are so darn expensive here in US...

Have you been to your local furniture stores? Some of those near me carry various Danish and Scandinavian designs, but they are made in China, so the prices are considerably less. Worth taking a look. Just my 0.02 euros.