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Height of entry way foyer table

4 years ago

Looking for an entryway table for our foyer, which has 20 ft high ceilings. Would like to get a round table to place below the chandelier. Should the height of the table be 30” or higher? Would the tall ceilings dwarf a 30” high table? Any advice would be appreciate.

Thanks for your help.

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4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

I think a 36" table will work nicely. I would look for a small dining table @ 36" . I would also like a round statement rug under it. The table will probably be 30-32" high.

If you place a VERY large TALL .....vase, sculpture or large candle holders on it, or 3 large items, the proportion will be noteworthy. I love center foyer table displays!

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mindshift
4 years ago
Standard height for a hallway table is from 34" to 36". You can place a statue or flowers on the table to give it more height. Be sure to allow at least 36", and preferably 42", to walk between the table and the walls, otherwise people will feel squeezed as they move through the space. If there is not room for a table consider placing a round rug to distinguish the space. Or place a small table against one wall and a bench opposite it.
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suzyq53
4 years ago
Putting a table there seems like a bad idea. It might look pretty but navigation from both stairways to the rest of the house would be impaired. Maybe look at pictures of double staircases on Houzz and see what others have done against the stair walls.
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My priorities would be to 1) replace out of place oversized clock with a mirror (last minute exit/ entry hair checks, etc), 2) replace "boob" light with hanging light(this ties with first priority for me. Shudder), 3) declutter table (place a nice bowl or small basket for keys, mail, etc);theres too much on there now that doesn't look very functional, 4) Add an appropriate sized piece of favorite artwork across from table.
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groveraxle
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Put a curved bench on each wall with art above.
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andyco98
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4 years ago
With a 30” wide round table, there would be 50” of space on each side. It is difficult to find around table higher than30”
suzyq53
4 years ago
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Still kind of like a round about to me. Here's one 35" tall but to big for you. They call it a centerpiece cable.

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4 years ago
The space is small for centerpiece table. A round rug with the curved chairs against each stair well as suggested above would also help showcase the lovely chandelier above plus no table means the eye is drawn to the light from the windows out to your view. Depending on your family the table may attract people leaving random items on top.
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Maybe you can find a Pedestal and have a 36" glass top made.

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- Material: Ash
- Height: 30
- Product Weight: 83.78
- Length: 30
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year Limited
- Assembly Required: No
- Diameter: 30
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