A good dining table and chairs set does more than hold dinner. It is where homework gets finished, birthdays get celebrated and Sunday lunches stretch into the afternoon. This collection brings together dining room table and chairs for UK homes of every size, from a slim two-person bistro set to a family table with six or more places.

Choose Your Dining Room Table and Chairs by Size

Start with the number of people who sit down most days, then add a little room for guests. A dining table and 4 chairs suits most flats and family kitchens. A dining table and 6 chairs gives growing households breathing space, and larger rooms can take an 8 seater. Allow roughly 60cm of table width per person, and leave about 90cm between the table edge and the nearest wall so chairs can be pulled out comfortably.

Shop Dining Furniture by Type

• Dining tables when you want to choose the table first and pick chairs later.
• Dining chairs in sets of 2, 4 or 6 to match a table you already own.
• Round dining tables for sociable, corner-free meals.

Sets with a Bench

A dining table with bench and chairs is a handy mix. Benches seat more people in less width, work well for children and slide completely beneath the top when not in use. Pair a bench with two chairs at the ends for comfort.

Small, Folding and Extendable Sets

A small dining table and chairs set fits a kitchen corner or an alcove. If your space has to work hard, an extendable dining table and chairs grows when guests arrive and shrinks again afterwards, while a folding dining table and chairs set can be put away once the meal is cleared. Check the closed and open dimensions listed on each product before you order.

Materials and Finishes

Oak and other timber tones bring warmth, while black, white and grey finishes lean modern. Glass and marble-effect tops look light and clean. Chairs come in wooden, upholstered, velvet and faux leather styles. Product pages describe the material in plain words, so you can compare like with like.

Questions Shoppers Ask

How much space does a dining table need? Measure the room, mark the table footprint on the floor with tape, and leave space around it for chairs. Should chairs match the table? Not necessarily. A matching set looks tidy, while mixing wood and upholstery creates a more relaxed, layered look.