The Round Dining Room Table - Page 2

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

@Katcat1 wrote:
Not as popular as the oblong or square dining table but just as nice. Sometimes you need a change. This table would probably seat six but for photos they even leave out the 4th chair.

@Katcat1 Round dining tables are preferred for family gatherings which make conversation easier. In business meetings and other gatherings, long (rectangle) tables are preferred. When I studied (my little college con ed course of interior decorating) we were encouraged to use round tables and if there was a demand for more people at one table, try to use two round tables in one proper, larger dining room.

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

@ECBG wrote:
The issue with round tables is 4 legs to place seats around unless the table has a pedistal.

Square and rectangle dining room tables are more popular because they are the most efficient use of space and at seating.

@ECBG But tulip tables are round and have one pedestal making it much easier to seat chairs around that type table.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@Nonametoday wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
The issue with round tables is 4 legs to place seats around unless the table has a pedistal.

Square and rectangle dining room tables are more popular because they are the most efficient use of space and at seating.
@ECBG But tulip tables are round and have one pedestal making it much easier to seat chairs around that type table.

@Nonametoday

Agree.

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

We have a local hotel that has huge round tables where one of the civic clubs of which I am a member, often holds dinner meetings there. I am not sure how many they seat but when I am seated there with dignitaries, college presidents, politicians and people with whom I am not sure what the conversation should be like, I wish I could crawl under that table and find a smaller group of people with whom I more well acquainted so I do not feel like I am a pile of mashed potatoes at the table.

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

@queendiva wrote:
Both my kitchen and DR tables are round.
Great for saving space. My DR pedestal table has one large leaf and can seat up to 7. I purchased it new in 2007; can't recall the brand- Lexington or Hooker maybe?

The kitchen table is vintage Drexel Heritage mahogany, made in NC and has 2 drop leaves, making it a small "squoval" at it's smallest. It also has 4 leaves,. I have never used more than one leaf, but I imagine the table could seat between 2 and 8. Very flexible! A lucky score at ReStore.

@queendiva

It's hard to beat old Drexel Heritage from NoCar. I have one night table from Drexel that I have used with a Thomasville BR grouping because I did not like the night stand that went with my suite. I have some pieces from Hickory, Broyhill and Thomasville and I am very proud of them and wish that my children understood their value.

sceniccoast · ‎03-09-2010

This is a lovely table. I also like the room as a whole. Pretty, peaceful colors. I do think the legs would obstruct more than 4 chairs though.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@sceniccoast You have a point about having only 4 chairs. I guess with 2 more chairs there would be no room for their legs. eek! LOL

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Lilysmom1 · ‎11-08-2020

@Katcat1 , I have mainly round or oval tables in my home. I prefer that shape over square or rectangle. No edges to bumps on and I like the shape. My mahogany dining table is more formal and rectangular but with softer edges.

I like the set in the photo but the base looks like it would knock your knees. I had a table made for my kitchen, a beautiful granite with a custom galvanized steel base. Love it!

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

The first table I purchased after getting married was round. The legs are placed in such a way that the chairs fit between them the same as they would on a square table. The table can also be expanded into an oval shape.

I gave the table to my son who uses it. I now have a rectangle table, but honestly, the round shape was much better. It took up less space.

Example : The legs were placed like the table in the pic below which is a picnic table.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

I like a round table, and I think in a lot of instances it is the perfect fit! For some reason I have always gravitated towards the oblong table though! I think a round table makes conversations much easier as well.