The dining table is the centre of the room, so it pays to pick it first. This collection gathers dining tables in the shapes, sizes and finishes UK homes ask for most, from a compact table for two to a long family table that seats eight. Choose the table, then add chairs or a bench to suit.

How Many Does a Dining Table Seat?

A 4 seater dining table is the everyday choice for flats and family kitchens. Step up to a 6 seater dining table if you entertain regularly, or an 8 seater dining table if you have the space. As a guide, plan about 60cm of width for each person, and measure the room before you buy so there is space to walk around.

Extendable and Folding Dining Tables

• Extendable dining table: a leaf or extra section lengthens the top when guests come.
• Folding dining table: folds down when not in use, which suits multi-purpose rooms.
• Drop leaf dining table: hinged sides that lift up only when you need extra surface.

Look at both the closed and the open dimensions in each listing, and check how the extending mechanism works before you order.

Dining Table Shapes

Rectangular tables suit long rooms and bigger groups. A round dining table keeps conversation easy and has no corners to bump. Square tables work in square kitchens, and a corner dining table makes use of an awkward nook, often paired with a bench along the wall.

Oak, Glass, Black and White Dining Tables

An oak dining table brings natural warmth, while a glass dining table feels light in a small or open-plan space. Black and white finishes suit modern rooms, and marble-effect tops give a crisp, stone-like look. Each listing spells out the construction, whether that is timber, a wood-look finish or board, so check it before buying.

Choosing Chairs to Go with Your Table

Standard dining tables sit about 75cm high, so look for chairs whose seats sit near 45cm. Browse dining chairs or the full dining table and chairs collection to see matched sets.