Guest Picks: More than Your Run-of-the-Mill Dining Tables
My husband and I have been through seven tables in the last five and a half years, and last month we decided that it's high time we invest in a grown-up table. In my search for the perfect one, I realized that I want an exciting table. My house looks exactly the same as all of the others on my street, so why should my table?
I've found a load of fantastic statement tables in a variety of prices; most are in the $400 to $850 range.
— Melissa from I Still Love You
I've found a load of fantastic statement tables in a variety of prices; most are in the $400 to $850 range.
— Melissa from I Still Love You
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Lindo Dining Table - $2,998
If money were no issue, I'd buy this table today. I love the rough look of the wood combined with the industrial leg system. This would easily pop in a minimalistic space or a more traditional setting.
Natural Borders Table - $2,998
This is another one of those if-money-were-no-issue tables. The legs remind me of the cast iron printers that I used in my intaglio class in college. I also love that they have a mix of finished wood with nearly raw edges. It's very pretty.
Dylan Dining Table - $999
This is what I've had in mind for some time: a simple, gorgeous slab of wood practically suspended in space. The legs are different from your traditional hairpin leg, but they still provide the same classic airiness.
Makoda Dining Table - $699
The legs are gorgeous and minimal; however, I'd go crazy trying to keep the glass top smudge free with my two kiddos. I'd much rather top it with reclaimed wood.
Strut Large Table - $1,199
I love the color and simple lines of this table. It would be fantastic with either modern or more traditional chairs. I think it'd go perfectly with my orange fiberglass shell chairs.
Monique Table by Seth Collins Studios - $497
These steel table bases are designed to fit with IKEA's NUMERÄR countertops. They're ingenious, especially if you want a nice table and some flexibility.
I can't help but think that if my daughter totally marred the tabletop, it wouldn't be a big deal. I could flip the top over or get a new one and repurpose the marred top somewhere else.
I can't help but think that if my daughter totally marred the tabletop, it wouldn't be a big deal. I could flip the top over or get a new one and repurpose the marred top somewhere else.
Dining Table Oak with Welded Steel Legs by Two Brothers Workshop - $780
This handmade table is unique and looks indestructible! I like the Y strut system on the bottom and the thick wood top. This would look awesome at pub height with Arthur Umanoff bar stools.
Blue Rustic Modern Dining Table by Hammer and Hand Imports - $995
This table was made from reclaimed wood signs and discarded iron. I love the patina on the iron and tabletop. I can't help but think that it'd be great in a home with destructive children.
Flatiron Dining Table - $795
I like the castors and simple construction on this table. I can't help but think that this could be potentially fun (or crazy) to DIY with plumber's pipe and reclaimed wood.
Industrial Dining Table - $799
I like the skinny profile and industrial legs on this table. The angles are sort of a snooze-fest, but the materials are nice.
Hair Pin Legs by Seth Collins Studios - $100
In my search for the perfect dining table, I can't help but think about my DIY options. I'm still considering taking a wood working class or just buying a gorgeous top and hairpin legs. The hairpin line in these is just so classic!
Walker II Slate 95" Dining Table - $999
This strut table (available in different colors) is a little more practical than the red one for the overhang on each end. It'd be a lot easier to seat guests at either end. Gray is a fantastic table color, and with the clean, slim lines, it would work well in virtually any space.
Angled-Leg Expandable Table
This expandable table has some great angles on the legs. I like the chunky look here a lot! It could go with anything. The black/brown finish could go with practically any color scheme.
Fresno Modern Wood Dining Table Mid-Century Dining Table - $1,530.14
These legs are amazing. I love their spindly and smooth features. I think this table would look fantastic with casual shell chairs or high-end Danish wood chairs.
Hans J Wegner Style Mahogany Dining Table by Retrograde LA - $485
This reminds me of a picnic table, but nicer. The X legs create a nice space beneath, and the rounded sides of the tabletop add a lot of character.
If I were to buy it, though, I'd likely stain it a walnut color.
If I were to buy it, though, I'd likely stain it a walnut color.
Ypsilon 66" Rectangular Dining Table - $449
While my husband is drawn to teak and walnut, I'm typically drawn to bright white. I feel like bright white furniture really opens up a small space and makes a potentially cramped area look a lot cleaner. I love the Y legs too.
Turned Leg Dining Table - $799
This table would go perfectly with my shell chairs. I love the high-gloss white. Looking at the dimensions, I think this table would seat up to six, maybe eight, without needing any leaves. I like that.
Paul Loebach Dining Table - $449
I'm in love with this table! It's another high-gloss white table that could easily work with changing seasons and styles. The drop leaf also allows it to be flexible within different spaces.
If I'm going to invest in furniture, I like it to be fairly flexible with color palettes, space and style. I'm a perpetual renter who has moved pretty much every year for the last eight years. I like for my furniture to be able to move with me seamlessly.
If I'm going to invest in furniture, I like it to be fairly flexible with color palettes, space and style. I'm a perpetual renter who has moved pretty much every year for the last eight years. I like for my furniture to be able to move with me seamlessly.
Heywood Wakefield Dining Table and Set of 6 Dining Chairs by AMBIANIC - $2,295
This Heywood Wakefield vintage table is another great transitional piece because it can expand and retract. I really like the smooth lines on it.
1950s Danish Modern Table by GUDME MOBELFABRIK by It's Just The Bee's Knees - $550
In my search for a new table, I came across this Etsy listing. I showed it to my husband, and he's obsessed! I think it's the rounded top and curved lines. I'd like to pair a table like this with more contemporary chairs to modernize it a bit.
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