If you've been thinking about swapping out that old dining table, first take a look at some of the star pieces that caught our eye this past year. Our favorites include tables in various price ranges and styles ranging from reclaimed rustic to classic mid-century, with some designers putting modern twists on traditional designs. Check out the best of 2011 and give us your recommendation by leaving a comment.
Hickory Chair : New Yorker Table by Mariette Himes Gomez
McGuire Furniture : Minna Table, $2,090
The New Traditionalists : Dining Table no. Seven Forty Six
Sherman Barnwood Furniture : Reclaimed Farm Table
YLiving : Nelson Round Swag Leg Dining Table, 1958, $1329
Kalon Studios : Isometric Table, $1,600
CB2 : Twist Bistro Table, $399
Room & Board : Bond 60 Round Dining Table, $799
Blu Dot : Branch Dining Table, $1399
Canvas : Reclaimed Wood Dining Table, $2850
West Elm : Paul Loebach Dining Table, $359.99
What do you recommend?
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I mentioned this in the farmtable post yesterday, but I was really pleased with the look and quality of the Crate&Barrel Cucina table. I used it with some modern West Elm chairs my client already owned and love how it turned out.
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Any one that doesn't have legs in the way of your knees when you pull your chair under the table - it's my presonal pet peeve !
Therefore, I'd skip all the round tables except the Minna. I like the New Traditionalist and the Kalon Studios tables (and the Blu Dot one is functional if ugly).
I agree with @sfgirl. Table legs are a problem, especially if you need to seat varying numbers of people. Trestle and pedestal tables work best, or tables with slim legs at the VERY corners of the tables. And people like me are apt to trip over legs that project out from the table like the Blu Dot Branch.
Designs that are lovely to LOOK at might not be particularly functional.
I also agree with @sfgirl. Table legs are a problem
marble top dining table