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[jeanlake]

Rectangle with 6 chairs. Modern Farmhouse. Fits our dining space well. I like square table with 8 chairs but couldn't find one when I was shopping. That's my next table.     

[author]

@BirkiLady   I forgot about the legs on the rectangular tables, so in the way all the time.  Our round table is a pedestal, so nice not to have to work around the legs with chair legs!  Another plus for round tables.

Many times I place the food dishes on the sidetable except for condiments and as hostess  pass the dishes around and put them back, then do it again for seconds....not many will get up and walk over for seconds, except hubby of course 

[ROMARY]

Round with pedestal.  And extra leafs.  (Not sure about the spelling for a table.)

'Anyhow', I prefer round mainly because it's easier to walk aRound.  No sharp edges, etc.  

[Lilysmom]

@FastDogWalker2 , I have a formal dining table in my dining room that is rectangular.  My kitchen table and almost all my occasional tables are oval or round, not square.  Easier to get around, no hard edges.

I just bought a new kitchen table, not yet delivered, that is round and has an undercarriage that does not obstruct leg movement underneath the table.  I like that.  Can't wait to update my kitchen with it!  LM

[Still Raining]

Would the chairs also need replacing to match a new one?  A different thought would be to get the old one cut down.  

A different size would need all tablecloths too.

This must be why I can't deal with changes.

[DREAMON]

I have a large rectangular table. It has to accommodate 8 at any time. Our kids and grandkids are here most of the Summer.

When we have guests we add another table at the end of the dining table and make it T shaped. It works well for us.

[MyShadowLove]

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@Sooner wrote:

NOT oval or round.  If you have the space.

I hate them because space is so limited and you can't put food on the table.  

We got rid of a beautiful oval Pennsylvania cherry big dining table about 10 years ago and LOVE LOVE our newer one!  It is rectangular, has leaves like the oval one, but we can actually include food on the table on the corners!  

It also doesn't have that "skirt" underneath the top.  The one people always bump into getting in and out of their chairs. 

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@Sooner ...Uh Oh, you just described my beautiful French Country dining room set in distressed cream and table top is cherry...I absolutely love it and have two leaves, if needed, for company....It has that lovely scalloped "skirt" that you can bump into, but only if you cross your legs...so we just adjust our chairs when crossing legs is preferred...LOL

[Sooner]

@MyShadowLove Tall guys much?   

[NickNack]

I prefer round tables.  I wanted to comment on your wonderful corner cupboard.  I would suggest opening the door and having some of your china or other pieces on display.

[MyShadowLove]

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@Sooner wrote:

@MyShadowLove Tall guys much?   

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@Sooner ...Well I guess that explains why "angle seating" was the preference with some, especially the guys...