What is crucial when choosing the perfect dining table?

The art of choosing the perfect dining table: bringing function and style into harmony

The dining table is undoubtedly one of the central pieces of furniture in any home. It is the place where families come together to enjoy meals, friends gather to exchange stories, and it often also provides space for completing tasks or cozying up with a glass of wine. Choosing the right dining table is therefore crucial, as it should not only be functional but also match your personal style and interior design.

The basics of choosing a dining table

Before you start looking for your perfect dining table, you should consider a few basic points:

1. Room size and space requirements: Carefully measure the available space to ensure that the dining table fits well and leaves enough room for chairs and movement. Also, remember to leave enough space to pull out the chairs when they are in use.

2. Shape of the table: Dining tables come in various shapes, including rectangular, round, square, and oval. The choice of shape often depends on your personal taste and the available space. Round tables create a cozy atmosphere and encourage communication, while rectangular tables usually offer more seating.

3. Material and style: The dining table should seamlessly fit into your existing interior design. Wood, Wood, glass, metal, and marble are just some of the materials available. Also, consider the style of the table, whether modern, rustic, vintage, or minimalist.

4. Number of seats: Consider how many people need to be seated at the dining table. There are tables in various sizes to accommodate the needs of singles to large families.

The role of the dining table in your home

The dining table is more than just a place to eat. It can become an important focal point in your home, serving a variety of functions:

• Family gatherings: The dining table is a place where families gather to spend time together and have conversations. Therefore, choose a table where everyone feels comfortable and that provides enough space for meals and games.
• Entertaining: If you enjoy hosting guests, your dining table can become a central place for dinners and social events. Choose a table that offers comfort and style to your guests.
• Workspace: In many households, the dining table also serves as a workspace for homework or creative projects. Consider functionality when selecting your table.

Solid wood dining table: model examples

Suar dining table Meridian

The dreamy dining table „Meridian“ aus aufwendig verleimten Baumscheiben mit einer Stärke von ca. 8 cm, mit seitlicher live edge. The surfaces of the tabletop have been finely sanded and finished with a high-quality satin matte furniture lacquer. Of course, the wood used comes from certified cultivation. By using heartwood, the Tabletop gains a unique character with a wonderfully emphasized wood structure, which, due to the elaborate gluing, is less prone to warping than a solid slab.

Model example: Dining table „Meridian“
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) 180 x 90 x 75 x 8 cm
11. Recycled old wood ( Wood type „Suar„, tabletop made of solid wood planks (glued)

Sky Island solid wood dining table

Schon allein die Auswahl der Rohmaterialien macht diesen ovalen Esstisch der Serie „Sky Island“ zu einer Besonderheit. Die 9 cm massive Tischplatte besteht aus verleimten Massivholzbohlen alter Häuser der Inseln Java and Bali. Durch seine ovale Form uns seiner Länge von 280 cm bietet dieser Esstisch ausreichend Platz für 10–12 Personen. Aufgrund seiner außergewöhnlichen Größe ist dieser Tisch ebenfalls als Conference table usable in the office and in the meeting room. The surface of the solid tabletop is lightly brushed and sealed with a high-quality furniture wax. The table leg in the shape of a crescent moon, which was of course also handcrafted, is made of brushed stainless steel.

Model example: Ovaler Esstisch „Sky Island“
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) oval, approx. 280 x 139 x 76 cm, thickness of the tabletop 9 cm
Materials: 8. with a table frame made of brushed stainless steel and glass inlays Old wood (Teak), table frame made of brushed stainless steel, glass insert

Design dining table „Elements“

In the unique solid wood table „Elements“ the two side-used tree slices are made of glued teak wood planks, a type of wood that is characterized by its particularly interesting grain and beautiful wood color. Centrally, to connect the two inner wild edges of the Tree slices an artistically cut glass plate is integrated. Together, these two elements were mounted on a table frame specially developed for this table.

Model example: Sustainable dining table „Elements“
9. 300 x 100 cm, height 78 cm (Other sizes available for immediate delivery) approx. 180 x 90 x 80 cm, tabletop approx. 8 cm
Materials: Wood type recycled teak wood with glass and a table frame made of Stainless steel

Find your dream dining table!

Choosing the perfect dining table requires careful consideration and weighing of your needs and style. When you find the right balance between function and aesthetics, your dining table will not only be a place to eat but also a central place for your family and guests where memories are made. Take your time to explore different options and invest in quality to ensure that your dining table brings you joy for many years to come.

Are you interested in our extraordinary furnishing ideas, or perhaps in the model series shown here „Meridian, Sky Island or Elements„? Then feel free to check out our online shop „Der Tischonkel“, or visit us in our 6000 sqm large exhibition in Lower Saxony Detern.