Dining Tables

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Dining Tables

Dining tables in oak, marble and considered finishes — fixed, extending and round. The centre of the room, chosen to gather around for years to come. See them in person at our Żebbuġ showroom.

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Layer natural materials, considered forms and decorative details to make every room feel distinctly yours.

Sizing a dining table for the room

Measure the room before the table. Mark the footprint the table would occupy on the floor, then add clearance on every side — around 90 cm between the table edge and the nearest wall or piece of furniture is a useful minimum, and closer to 110 cm where people regularly walk behind seated diners.

Seating capacity is best treated as guidance rather than a specification. Allowing roughly 60 cm of table edge per person gives everyone practical dining space. A 180 cm rectangular table will often accommodate six people, while seating at the ends may increase capacity depending on the table’s width, base or leg positions and the width of the chairs. Round tables can seat flexibly, though on larger diameters the centre may become harder to reach.

Shape follows the room. Rectangular tables suit long or narrow spaces and align naturally with a wall. Round and oval tables ease circulation in square rooms and soften a scheme built on straight lines.

Finally, look at the table alongside what surrounds it. Check chair seat height and the depth of the table apron together, since a deep frame reduces legroom. Where a pendant hangs above, centring it on the table and keeping the shade clear of sightlines across it usually looks best.

Frequently asked questions

How much table space does each person need?

Around 60 cm of table edge per person is a practical starting point, with a little more for a formal setting. Measure the usable edge rather than the overall length, since legs, a pedestal base or a deep apron can reduce the space actually available at each seat.

Is a round or rectangular table better?

Neither is better in itself. Rectangular tables suit long or narrow rooms and accommodate people along their length. Round tables can ease movement in square rooms and support conversation, although the centre may become harder to reach as the diameter increases. The room shape, table base and number of diners should guide the decision.

How much space should I leave around a dining table?

Aim for at least 90 cm between the table edge and the nearest wall or piece of furniture so chairs can be pulled out and used. Allow closer to 110 cm where people regularly need to pass behind seated diners, or where a sideboard’s doors and drawers open into the same route.