Dining Tables

Every dining table decision eventually comes down to shape and seat count before it comes down to material, and across our 300+ dining tables, that means starting with how many people you actually seat on a normal Tuesday, not Christmas, then letting material follow from there, so count your chairs first and shop the table second.

Shapes and sizes in our dining table range

Round and rectangular dining tables both make up a significant part of our range, with round designs generally suiting smaller or squarer rooms and rectangular tables working better for longer spaces or larger seat counts. Extendable dining tables are also an option, letting the table grow for occasional larger gatherings without needing a permanently oversized piece.

Standard dining table heights are around 76cm across most of our range, which matches typical dining chair heights without needing to check compatibility separately. Marble-topped round tables create a striking visual focal point, providing a similar finish to the marble tops used across our coffee tables range.

Once your table's chosen, browse our dining chairs range for seating that matches the seat count you need.

Dining table materials

Oak and other timber species are popular materials alongside marble tops, and painted MDF options that offer a smoother, uniform surface. Brown and light wood combinations are popular, with a natural timber look being the option most people are looking for. Genuine marble dining tables are noticeably heavier than timber or MDF equivalents, which is worth checking against your flooring and how many people will need to help move it. If you're after a specific timber species like oak or acacia for a particular look, our range has something to suit.

If you're furnishing the whole dining space in one go, our dining sets bundle a table and coordinating chairs together to make the styling choice easier.

Choosing a dining table based on seating

Seat count is usually driven by table length rather than shape alone, and our range includes 4 seaters through to larger 8 seater configurations. A round table 120cm across typically seats four to six people comfortably, depending on chair width, while rectangular tables extend that count further as they grow in length. Extendable tables give you a way to seat more people occasionally without permanently taking up that floor space day to day.

Checking chair width against table length matters more than most people expect, since it's easy to buy a table that technically seats six people but feels cramped once the chairs are actually pulled up. Aim for around 90cm of table length for each seat if you're buying seats separately.

If you need extra seating for a larger gathering outdoors instead, our outdoor dining sets range is worth a look.

Frequently asked questions

How many dining tables does Temple & Webster stock?

We carry 300+ dining tables across round, rectangular and extendable designs.

What's a standard dining table height?

Most dining tables are around 76cm high. That matches standard dining chair heights.

Should I choose a round or rectangular dining table?

A round table generally suits a smaller or squarer room, while a rectangular table works better in a longer space or for a larger seat count. We have both round and rectangular dining tables to choose from, as well as square shapes which suit 4 or 8 people best.

How much bigger does an extendable dining table get?

An extendable table typically adds one or two extra place settings once opened out, without a permanently larger table taking up floor space day to day. That suits a household that hosts larger gatherings only a few times a year rather than every week.

What materials are dining tables made from at Temple & Webster?

Oak and other timbers are common, alongside marble tops and painted MDF for a smoother, uniform surface. Genuine marble tables are also an option, however they are noticeably heavier than timber or MDF equivalents, so check floor loading if you're on a raised or timber floor.