Dining tables: Prefer round or rectangular?

Round or rectangular dining tables: Which fits your needs better?

The choice of the right dining table is a crucial consideration when it comes to personalizing a space. The dining table should not only fulfill its function as a table but should also bring coziness and that certain something. Among the many decisions you have to make, the choice of table shape is certainly particularly important.
Today we try to bring you closer to the advantages and disadvantages of the different shapes so that you can enjoy your furnishings for the coming decades.

The rectangular dining table: Classic and versatile

Advantages of a rectangular dining table:

1. Space utilization: Rectangular tables often fit better in elongated or narrower rooms, making efficient use of the available space.
2. Ideal for groups: Due to their elongated shape, rectangular tables are particularly well-suited for larger groups or families.
3. Integration with existing furniture: Rectangular tables often harmonize better with other pieces of furniture and can be more easily integrated into existing room concepts.

Disadvantages of a rectangular dining table:

1. Less communicative: The rectangular shape can tend to make people at the ends of the table feel less integrated into the conversations.
2. Clumsy impression: In smaller rooms, rectangular tables could overwhelm the space or appear cumbersome.

Rectangular dining tables,… e.g. the solid wood table DEEP ISLAND

The Solid wood table DEEP ISLAND is the classic among our dining tables. With its elegant yet solid design, it can be easily combined with other furnishing styles. The extraordinary tabletop, with a thickness of 9 to 10 cm made of solid teak wood planks makes the handcrafted solid wood table a highlight in any dining room. To highlight the special wood properties and the thickness of the tabletop, two glass plates made in freehand cutting were embedded. This allows a glimpse into the interior of the tabletop and its structures. The rectangular dining table DEEP ISLAND is also available as a variant without glass inserts. The base of the wooden table is a steel construction made of brushed stainless steel or raw steel in a crescent shape, which ensures optimal stability for decades.

7. Dining table "Deep Island" Solid wood table / dining table „Deep Island“
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) Length approx. 200 cm, width approx. 100 cm, thickness of the solid tabletop approx. 9 cm, total height approx. 76 cm
Materials: Recycled solid wood (teak wood), table base (crescent) made of brushed stainless steel and glass inserts

The round dining table: Intimate and sociable

Advantages of a round dining table:

1. Sociability: Round tables promote a more even distribution of seats, contributing to a more sociable atmosphere.
2. Optimal communication: Everyone at the round table can communicate more easily with each other, as no one is sitting at the edge.
3. Flexible in different room sizes: Round tables fit well in smaller rooms and can make a room appear more open.

Disadvantages of a round dining table:

1. Space utilization: Round tables can be less efficient in space utilization, especially in elongated rooms.
2. More difficult in integration: It could be more challenging to integrate round tables into certain room layouts, especially when many angular pieces of furniture are already present.

Round dining tables,… e.g. the dining table LAKESIDE

This beautiful dining table LAKESIDE was made from a single slice of a Suar tree trunk. Suar wood is very similar in color and structure to acacia. The striking feature is the light sapwood, which gives the overall appearance a very special character. The table frame included in the delivery is made of stainless steel or raw steel in a crescent shape. Each table made from solid tree trunks is unique in its texture and structure. All tables are carefully inspected by our workshop team before delivery, sanded anew, and finished with a high-quality furniture lacquer from the brand „Clou.“ The new coating gives the table a shadow-free and durable surface that brings the structure of the wood back to life.

7. Dining table "Deep Island" Round tree slice table „Lakeside“
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) approx. 160 x 130 x 76 cm, thickness of the top 9 cm
11. Recycled old wood ( Tree slice from a tree trunk / tree stump of „Suar“ similar to acacia, table frame made of brushed stainless steel in crescent shape

Special dining tables: Organic shapes from GERKEN Wohndesign

Extraordinary dining tables,… e.g. the tree trunk table EXPRESSION

One tree trunk table EXPRESSION comes with the natural design of nature. Various tree slices from old tree trunks and tree roots form the basis for this impressive and at the same time extraordinary dining table. The tree edges on the tree slices have been intentionally left untreated and refined in the interior of the tabletop with glass inserts from freehand cuts to allow a view of the natural tree edge. With this construction, the impression of a natural landscape with a lake is created. The table frame made of raw steel or stainless steel has the shape of a crescent and was also handcrafted.

7. Dining table "Deep Island" Tree trunk table „Expression Teak“
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) approx. 240 x 120–127 x 78 cm, thickness of the top approx. 7 cm.
11. Recycled old wood ( Solid Tree slices from a tree trunk / tree stump (teak), glass inlays from freehand cut and table base made of raw steel

Sustainable and extraordinary dining tables!

The choice between a round or rectangular dining table made of solid wood depends on various factors, including room size, desired atmosphere, and personal preferences. Both shapes have their advantages and disadvantages, and it is worth investing time to select the perfect table for your space. Ultimately, your dining table should not only be functional but also become a place where family and friends enjoy gathering.