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Quick guide on finding your perfect dining table

Pia Seidel
22.4.2020
Translation: Eva Francis

Choosing the dining table that’s right for you begins with knowing how many people will be using it regularly.

First released on 02.02.2018

My flat isn't huge, so I decided to buy a dining table that can be extended with two additional parts. Have I ever regretted this decision? Not in the slightest. My dining table is compact, looks light and airy with its round shape and – if spontaneous guests arrive – can be extended in no time at all, making it possible to seat up to eight people. I'm sure you have similar or the same expectations. Which is exactly why you should first think about how many people will regularly take a seat at your dining table – even before thinking about its looks or material.

Tables for two: 70 – 120 cm in length

Tables that aren’t longer than 120 cm are ideal for a breakfast for one or a cosy dinner date. The usual calculation of space per person is 70 cm x 40 cm.

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Tables for four: 120 – 170 cm in length

Dining at a round or oval table is especially pleasant, as there are no corners to get in anyone’s way. Image: Temhome
Dining at a round or oval table is especially pleasant, as there are no corners to get in anyone’s way. Image: Temhome

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Tables for six: 200 – 220 cm in length

Delicate table legs make even the largest tables seem light. Image: Dutchbone
Delicate table legs make even the largest tables seem light. Image: Dutchbone
Benches are a space-saving solution for long dining tables. Image: Dutchbone
Benches are a space-saving solution for long dining tables. Image: Dutchbone

You’ll need a table that’s at least 200 cm in length if you’re planning to host six guests. Any smaller and your dinner party might turn out a bit too cosy. If you usually host fewer than six guests, a 180 cm table is large enough.

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Tables for eight to twelve: 220 – 270 cm in length

Light colours make large tables look smaller. Image: Objekte unserer Tage
Light colours make large tables look smaller. Image: Objekte unserer Tage
Objekte Unserer Tage Meyer (240 x 92 x 73 cm)
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Objekte Unserer Tage Meyer

240 x 92 x 73 cm

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