{"title":"Dining Table and Chairs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good \u003cstrong\u003edining table and chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Dining Room Table and Chairs by Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the number of people who sit down most days, then add a little room for guests. A \u003cstrong\u003edining table and 4 chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e suits most flats and family kitchens. A \u003cstrong\u003edining table and 6 chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Dining Furniture by Type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dining-tables\"\u003eDining tables\u003c\/a\u003e when you want to choose the table first and pick chairs later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dining-chairs\"\u003eDining chairs\u003c\/a\u003e in sets of 2, 4 or 6 to match a table you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/round-dining-tables\"\u003eRound dining tables\u003c\/a\u003e for sociable, corner-free meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSets with a Bench\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edining table with bench and chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmall, Folding and Extendable Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esmall dining table and chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e set fits a kitchen corner or an alcove. If your space has to work hard, an \u003cstrong\u003eextendable dining table and chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e grows when guests arrive and shrinks again afterwards, while a \u003cstrong\u003efolding dining table and chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e set can be put away once the meal is cleared. Check the closed and open dimensions listed on each product before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOak 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions Shoppers Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does a dining table need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure the room, mark the table footprint on the floor with tape, and leave space around it for chairs. \u003cstrong\u003eShould chairs match the table?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not necessarily. A matching set looks tidy, while mixing wood and upholstery creates a more relaxed, layered look.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/officialcoffeetable.com\/collections\/dining-table-and-chairs.oembed","provider":"Official Coffee Tables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}