Everything else in a dining room is arranged around the table, so it is the one measurement to settle first. Seldens carries dining tables from Mercana, Stickley, Hooker Furniture and Lexington in solid wood, stone and metal, including round, rectangular and pedestal designs.

How Big a Table Do You Actually Need

Allow 24 inches of table edge per person as a floor, and 26 to 28 inches if you want elbows to stay in their own lane. That math puts a 72 inch rectangle at a comfortable six and an 84 to 96 inch top at eight. Round tables count differently: 48 inches is an honest four, 60 inches gets you to six. Then leave 36 inches between the table edge and the nearest wall so a chair can push back, and 42 to 48 inches anywhere someone has to walk behind a seated guest. Start with tables for 4 or tables for 6.

Round, Rectangular or Pedestal

A pedestal base clears the corners, so you can slide an extra chair in at the end of a party without anyone straddling a leg. Four leg rectangles give you more structure and suit long, narrow rooms. Stone tops read cooler and heavier; wood forgives daily use and can be refinished. A bench on one side tucks fully under and saves floor space in a tight room.

Shop Dining Tables in Tacoma, Bellevue and Olympia

Table proportion is hard to judge from a photo. Sit down at one, push the chair back, and see where the leg or base lands against your knees. Our showrooms in Tacoma, Bellevue and Olympia keep tables set with chairs, and our design team will measure your room before you order. Visit us or browse the dining room online.