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I would suggest a wooden farmhouse style table with dropsides. I want one for my studio so that I can put up the sides to do projects and whatnot on, but drop the sides when I would like a bit more room. And it would look lovely with your cabinets.

Love the blue and jealous of your built-ins.

Try this one!
http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=202&f=4954&viewall=1

What colour of blue is that? Lovely!

Lovely little spot. Is the bench sturdy enough to sit on? You could have a fat cushion made to fit the bench (awning stripe in the blue and white?) Definitely calls for a round table. Natural wood top, maybe painted legs in a similar color---I see bottle blue and bottle green over there on the shelf, which would be pretty. Paint the bench same color perhaps.

I can understand why you love the Platner table, but I think it would be disappointing in this space.

I agree with the cb2 table, I love it, and with a clear glass top, it allows small spaces seem roomy. I was also thinking about a smaller round white table... http://www.treadwaygallery.com/ONLINECATALOGS/Sept2004/modern/1093.jpg
If not, maybe try a wall mounted (under the window) drop leaf table that will fold completely down when not needed.. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30062572
of course i'm not sure how much space you have on each side.

Maybe this isn't your style, but I'd probably do something like this in that space: http://www.katemadison.com/products/48pedestal_table.htm

I also like SunnyBlue's suggestion of a natural/painted table.

I just can't see the uber-modern, shiny, and sterile Platner table in that cozy, vintage space. I think it needs something charming, comfortable, warm, and inviting.

I love your paint selection.

this is also a lovely table that would work well in your space. And the semicircular bench is a great idea too!

I like SunnyBlues idea to put a cushion on that bench and use it as one of the seats at the table.

A small round table would be nice. I don't think 2 people need a lot of room. I think the Platner would overwhelm the space.

A round pedestal table will probably make the space easiest to navigate in - maybe a little bistro table would be cute.

Very nice nook -- I agree with a round bistro table: White mosaic with medium blue and ochre/yellow accents would be perfect. Match to your little planter on the window ledge there. I love the red color that you added with that metal shelving unit. That would be nice for plates or a bowl on top of the table..

An antique drop-leaf table would work well, as would the bistro table others have mentioned.

It looks like your space could only handle a 42" dia table max - probably better w/ a 36" round table.

I think that a simple white painted pedestal table made of oak would look best: Why not have a local Amish craftsman make one for you? I've found them online at various Amish places for @ $600 (no leaves).

I think the teepee table would work fine. Although, I think I would go with a white pedastal table to really make the paint pop and bring some modern to the awesome nook.

http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=202&f=1963&viewall=1

Ikea has a similar one too. If you can afford a real one, go for it, of course.

I think it would be a good balance.

Side note: I love, love, love this blue. It will now only be a matter of time before my bedroom is this color.

I like something classic. Something like this:

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Moreland_Counter_Chairs_and_Table_-_Set_of_3/120/

or this would go really well with the built-ins:

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=882&f=28600

I think you should go with a cottage-y, vintage-y feel.

This would look good:

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Cottage-Oak-Dining-Table/2560458/product.html

With these chairs (in white with the seat upholstered an interesting fabric of your choice):

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p7803/index.cfm?cm_src=rel

Oh in I must know the color of that blue! It would be perfect for my bedroom.

What about a smaller pedestal table like this? I think white may be too much white all together so the built-ins won't make as big of an impact.

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p7269/index.cfm?pkey=cside-tables

You might think about fighting the fussiness and going for something unexpected - a modern minimalist look in metal and/or glass.

I think a Saarinen Tulip Table would be perfect! (Of course, if you don't have any other modern touches in your place, this could be a little random...)

Emily the Cat: I concur. A small white Saarinen table would be perfect.

http://www.highbrowfurniture.com/tables/products/saarinen_dining/

Mix it up.

Yes! White base, marble top. Perfect!

The paint color is Benjamin Moore Aura and the color is Tranquil Blue. Thank you for all the suggestions, I have a lot to think about now.

I'd like to second jfinteriors suggestion of the white Crate&Barrel pedestal. I think it works perfectly in every way. I'm all about modern, but I don't think this is the place of it. Too stark with the nice vintage cabinets.

I would leave the space empty and put in a windowsill garden.