The 9 Best Dining Room Tables of 2022

A beautiful table is the focal point of a dining room and a gathering place for friends and family.

We researched dozens of dining room tables, considering style, shape, material, and size. Our best overall pick, the Home Decorators Collection Edmund Dining Table, has a modern look, requires minimal assembly, and features a solid wood construction.

Here are the best dining room tables.

Best Overall: Home Decorators Collection Edmund Dining Table

The Home Decorators Collection dining table is our best overall pick, thanks to its versatility, attractive finish, and quality wood construction. It’s also affordable and moderately sized, so it works in many spaces.

This 68-by-36-30-inch rectangular dining table can seat four to six people, depending on your seating arrangement. The solid wood construction gives this piece sturdiness and stability at 140 pounds. It offers just as much in terms of aesthetics as it does in build quality. The clean-cut design and beautiful, natural-looking finish (available in two options) keep it looking stylish and cohesive in all types of interiors.

If you’re looking for a table ready to use upon delivery, this may not be the table for you since assembly is required. However, the assembly process is fairly straightforward. Plus, maintenance is relatively low-effort once you build the table; you can wipe it clean with a damp cloth.

Best Budget: Signature Design by Ashley Kimonte Rectangular Dining Table

Looking for something a bit more wallet-friendly? Be sure to consider Ashley Furniture’s Kimonte Table. Though it’s on the smaller side, this wood dining table is the perfect option for a breakfast nook and any home with limited square footage. It can seat four people comfortably, and its classic design can pair well with a variety of dining chair styles.

Best Expandable: Pottery Barn Toscana Extending Dining Table

If you love hosting family get-togethers and dinner parties, Pottery Barn’s Toscana Dining Table has your name on it. This beauty comes in three sizes, each with an extendable leaf that adds up to 40 additional inches in length.

Inspired by 19th-century European workbenches, the Toscana is constructed out of solid kiln-dried Sungkai wood, then hand-planed to mimic the look of salvaged lumber. It’s also sealed through a multi-step finishing process, which maintains its look over time. Plus, it even has adjustable levelers to add stability if the floor is uneven.

Best Small: Walker Edison Modern Farmhouse Small Dining Table

This simple dining room table by Walker Edison is a great option for those with limited square footage. Measuring 48 x 30 inches, it can comfortably seat four people without taking up too much space. The table is designed with a versatile silhouette and is available in a few different colors, so you can choose which hue suits your space. Best of all, this pared-down rectangular table comes with four perfectly fit dining chairs so you won’t have to worry about finding seating.

Best Large: Kelly Clarkson Home Jolene Solid Wood Trestle Dining Table

If you’re working with a larger space, you can’t go wrong with this 96-inch stunner by Kelly Clarkson Home. The Jolene is a trestle-style dining table with an hourglass base. Made of reclaimed pine and finished with a distressed medium-brown hue, it’ll look great in rustic, farmhouse, contemporary, traditional, and transitional spaces alike.

Best Round: Modway Lippa Mid-Century Modern Dining Table

When it comes to round options, Hardin is a big fan of tulip tables like the Modway Lippa. “It works great for a modern or contemporary setting, and you can pair it with woven wood chairs and vintage art for an updated traditional look,” she notes.

With rounded edges and a curved silhouette, this circular dining table has an undeniably modish air. It comes in a few different sizes and colors, including white-on-white and options with contrasting pedestal bases.

Best Glass: AllModern Devera Glass Dining Table

If you like the sleek, contemporary appeal of transparent glass, AllModern’s Devera Dining Table is right up your alley. It features a 0.5-inch thick tempered glass top with solid oak legs that make for a contemporary, modern design.

Measuring 47 x 29 inches, this round table is big enough to seat about four people. It can also make a great addition to a breakfast nook or apartment dining room, so you can hold onto this piece if you transition to a new space.

Best Farmhouse: Southern Enterprises Cardwell Distressed Farmhouse Dining Table

If you tend to gravitate toward farmhouse-inspired home furnishings, check out the Southern Enterprises Cardwell Dining Table. Made of sturdy poplar wood with an X-frame trestle base and a distressed white finish, it’s a gorgeous take on rustic design and shabby-chic décor.

This table measures 60 x 35 inches, making it the perfect small-to-medium size for your dining room or kitchen nook. Since it only has a 50-pound weight capacity, it’s best for regular daily use rather than large meals with lots of side dishes or heavy dinnerware.

Best Modern: Ivy Bronx Horwich Pedestal Dining Table

Those who appreciate modern interior design will love the Ivy Bronx Horwich Dining Table. This pedestal-style piece measures 63 x 35.5 inches, which is plenty of room for six people. The Horwich is made of manufactured wood with ultra-clean lines and a simplistic silhouette. With a glossy white finish and a shiny chrome base, its sleek, high-end vibe is sure to impress your guests.

What to Look for in a Dining Room Table

Size

When shopping around for a dining room table, the most important thing to consider is the size. Be sure to carefully measure (and re-measure) the area to determine the maximum size that can fit in your space. Additionally, ensure there’s plenty of room to walk around all sides of the table and pull each chair out.

Bear in mind that smaller tables under 50 inches in length can typically seat up to four people. Dining tables closer to 60 inches in length can usually fit up to six people, and tables roughly 100 inches in length can accommodate eight to 10 people.

Type

Dining room tables come in a range of shapes and configurations. Besides traditional rectangular designs, you’ll find round, oval, and square options.

There are also a variety of styles to consider. This includes tulip dining tables, which have curved, stem-like bases, and pedestal tables with centered supports instead of legs. Extendable options offer adjustable length by way of a leaf, and trestle-style tables feature curved beam supports.

Material

Another variable to consider is the table’s material. If you want your dining table to last for several years under heavy daily use, your best bet is a solid wood option—or at least a style with a solid wood base. To make a statement, you might consider opting for a glass or marble top. Vibrant colors and glossy finishes can offer a striking appearance as well.

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