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The Gallerie Guide

The Dining Table Buying Guide

Choosing the right dining table is about more than seats and dimensions. It shapes the way a room gathers, flows, and makes an impression.
From sculptural stone bases to polished marble, warm wood, clear glass, and statement silhouettes, this guide helps you find a dining table that fits your space, your hosting style, and your point of view.
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Cairo Mactan Stone Dining Table
Hand-finished Mactan stone meets a clear tempered glass top for a luminous, hosting-ready statement.
Cairo Dining Table with Cairo Dining chairs
HOW YOU LIVE
SHAPE GUIDE
SIZE GUIDE
MATERIALS
FEATURED TABLE
CARE TIPS
FAQ
HOW YOU LIVE
SHAPE GUIDE
SIZE GUIDE
MATERIALS
FEATURED TABLE
CARE TIPS
FAQ

Start Here

Set the table for the way you live.

A dining table should feel intentional before the first place setting is added. Start with how you use the room: daily meals, formal dinners, holiday hosting, open-concept entertaining, or a statement moment that anchors the entire space.

Everyday Dining

Choose durable finishes, easy proportions, and silhouettes that allow comfortable movement around the room.

Entertaining

Prioritize generous length, statement materiality, and room for serving pieces, layered place settings, and guests.

Open Floor Plans

Let the table define the dining zone with scale, shape, finish, and a coordinating rug beneath.

STATEMENT SPACES

Let the table define the dining zone with scale, shape, finish, and a coordinating rug beneath.

Everyday Dining

Choose durable finishes, easy proportions, and silhouettes that allow comfortable movement around the room.

Entertaining

Prioritize generous length, statement materiality, and room for serving pieces, layered place settings, and guests.

Open Floor Plans

Let the table define the dining zone with scale, shape, finish, and a coordinating rug beneath.

Statement Spaces

Choose marble, stone, sculptural bases, or reflective materials that read like functional art.

Shape Guide

Find the silhouette that fits your room.

Rectangular tables create a strong architectural line, round tables soften the room and encourage conversation, and oval tables deliver generous seating with graceful movement.
Cairo rectangular dining table in a long, formal dining room.

Rectangular

Best for long rooms, formal dining rooms, open-concept layouts, and hosting 8 to 10 guests.

Consider: Cairo, Silex, Vanta, and Matera.

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Bond round dining table featuring a fluted pedestal base and a neutral finished top.

Round

Best for square rooms, breakfast areas, apartments, and conversation-first dining.

Consider: Sequoia, Bond Round, and Ventane.

Stria oval dining table paired with golden-velvet curved dining chairs in a modern, luxury dining room setting.

Oval

Best when you want the length of a rectangle with softer edges and easier traffic flow.

Consider:  Stria Oval and Bond Oval.

Size + Seating

Proportion is the quiet
luxury.

A dining table should seat comfortably, leave room for chairs to move, and give the room space to breathe. Use this guide to pair table size with seating needs.
Dining Table Size Guide
SEATING GOALBEST TABLE SIZE RANGERECOMMENDED SHAPEZ GALLERIE EXAMPLES
Seats 658"–82"Round, oval, or smaller rectangle Sequoia 60", Stria 82", Ventane 58", Axis 78"
Seats 884"–96"Rectangle or large oval Cairo 96", Silex 94.5", Vanta 84", Matera 86", Bond Oval 94.25"
Seats 10106"–110"Large rectangle or extendable Viano 106.25", Archer 110" extendable

Measuring tip: Leave approximately 36" of clearance from the table edge to walls, buffets, or other furniture so chairs can pull out comfortably. In tighter rooms, aim for at least 30" as a minimum pass-through.

Rug tip: Choose a rug that extends at least 24" beyond each side of the table so chairs remain on the rug when pulled out. View the Area Rug Buying Guide.

Material + Finish

Choose the finish that tells your story.


Material sets the mood. Marble and stone bring natural drama. Wood adds warmth. Glass opens the room. Concrete-look finishes feel architectural. Metal and mirror details add polished shine.

Marble + Stone

Natural variation, luxurious veining, and gallery-worthy presence for formal dining and elevated entertaining.

WOOD

Natural variation, luxurious veining, and gallery-worthy presence for formal dining and elevated entertaining.

Glass

Reflective and visually open. Ideal for smaller rooms or sculptural bases designed to be seen.

Concrete Look

Architectural, clean-lined, and modern, with the visual depth of stone-inspired surfaces.

Metal Details

Stainless steel, mirror, and gold-finish accents bring brightness, polish, and modern glamour.

Marble + Stone

Natural variation, luxurious veining, and gallery-worthy presence for formal dining and elevated entertaining.

WOOD

Natural variation, luxurious veining, and gallery-worthy presence for formal dining and elevated entertaining.

Glass

Reflective and visually open. Ideal for smaller rooms or sculptural bases designed to be seen.

Concrete Look

Architectural, clean-lined, and modern, with the visual depth of stone-inspired surfaces.

Metal Details

Stainless steel, mirror, and gold-finish accents bring brightness, polish, and modern glamour.

Featured Styles

Standout tables for every gathering.

Explore standout dining tables chosen for their memorable silhouettes, elevated materials, and effortless hosting potential.
Cairo Mactan stone dining table with a clear glass top and a textured neutral stone base.

Cairo Mactan Stone Dining Table

96"W x 51"D
Seats 8
Rectangle
Mactan stone + glass
Sculptural, luminous, and made for gathering. Cairo grounds the dining room with natural Mactan stone while the tempered glass top keeps the silhouette open and refined.
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Stria oval dining table with an ivory fluted pedestal base in a luxury dining room setting.

Stria Oval Dining Table

82"W x 44"D
Seats 6
Oval
Rubberwood + oak
With its softened oval form and warm oak finish, Stria encourages movement, conversation, and relaxed luxury.
SHOP STRIA
Silex faux marble dining table with a thick block base paired with dark green velvet chairs.

Silex Faux Marble Dining Table

94.5"W x 39.5"D
Seats 8
Rectangle
Travertine-look concrete
Clean-lined and commanding, Silex brings the look of stone and architecture to the dining room with a dramatic, modern point of view.
SHOP SILEX
Sequoia dining table with a round clear glass top and a dramatic sculptural resin base resembling a tree root.

Sequoia Dining Table

60" Diameter
Seats 6
Round
Resin + glass
Sculptural, luminous, and made for gathering. Cairo grounds the dining room with natural Mactan stone while the tempered glass top keeps the silhouette open and refined.
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Vanta Viola dining table crafted from bold purple-veined Calacatta Viola marble in an elegant dining room.

Vanta Viola Dining Table

84"W x 44"D
Seats 8
Rectangle
Calacatta Viola marble
Clean-lined and commanding, Silex brings the look of stone and architecture to the dining room with a dramatic, modern point of view.
SHOP VANTA
Matera marble dining table featuring a sleek white top and polished stainless steel sculptural legs.

Matera Marble Dining Table

86.61"W x 39.37"D
Seats 8
Rectangle
Marble + stainless steel
Matera balances luminous marble with sleek stainless steel for a polished, modern centerpiece that styles beautifully with many chair silhouettes.
SHOP MATERA
Cairo Mactan stone dining table with a clear glass top and a textured neutral stone base.

Cairo Mactan Stone Dining Table

96"W x 51"D
Seats 8
Rectangle
Mactan stone + glass
Sculptural, luminous, and made for gathering. Cairo grounds the dining room with natural Mactan stone while the tempered glass top keeps the silhouette open and refined.
SHOP CAIRO
Stria oval dining table with an ivory fluted pedestal base in a luxury dining room setting.

Stria Oval Dining Table

82"W x 44"D
Seats 6
Oval
Rubberwood + oak
With its softened oval form and warm oak finish, Stria encourages movement, conversation, and relaxed luxury.
SHOP STRIA
Silex faux marble dining table with a thick block base paired with dark green velvet chairs.

Silex Faux Marble Dining Table

94.5"W x 39.5"D
Seats 8
Rectangle
Travertine-look concrete
Clean-lined and commanding, Silex brings the look of stone and architecture to the dining room with a dramatic, modern point of view.
SHOP SILEX
Sequoia dining table with a round clear glass top and a dramatic sculptural resin base resembling a tree root.

Sequoia Dining Table

60" Diameter
Seats 6
Round
Resin + glass
Sculptural, luminous, and made for gathering. Cairo grounds the dining room with natural Mactan stone while the tempered glass top keeps the silhouette open and refined.
SHOP SEQUOIA
Vanta Viola dining table crafted from bold purple-veined Calacatta Viola marble in an elegant dining room.

Vanta Viola Dining Table

84"W x 44"D
Seats 8
Rectangle
Calacatta Viola marble
Clean-lined and commanding, Silex brings the look of stone and architecture to the dining room with a dramatic, modern point of view.

SHOP VANTA
Matera marble dining table featuring a sleek white top and polished stainless steel sculptural legs.

Matera Marble Dining Table

86.61"W x 39.37"D
Seats 8
Rectangle
Marble + stainless steel
Matera balances luminous marble with sleek stainless steel for a polished, modern centerpiece that styles beautifully with many chair silhouettes.

SHOP MATERA
Matera marble dining table with polished stainless steel base, featured next to furniture care tips.

Care Tips

Keep your table beautiful.

A beautiful table stays beautiful with a few thoughtful rituals. Always reference the product care instructions for your specific table before cleaning.

1. Use placemats, coasters, and trivets to protect surfaces from heat, moisture, and everyday
marks.
2. Wipe spills immediately with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid letting liquids sit on stone, marble, wood, or metal finishes.
3. Avoid harsh cleaners, abrasive pads, bleach, ammonia, and acidic products, especially on marble or stone.
4. Lift, do not drag, decor and serveware to help prevent scratches.
5. Dust regularly with a soft cloth to preserve shine, texture, and finish clarity.
6. Check assembly hardware periodically to keep the table stable over time

Care Tips

Keep your table beautiful.

A beautiful table stays beautiful with a few thoughtful rituals. Always reference the product care instructions for your specific table before cleaning.

1. Use placemats, coasters, and trivets to protect surfaces from heat, moisture, and everyday
marks.
2. Wipe spills immediately with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid letting liquids sit on stone, marble, wood, or metal finishes.
3. Avoid harsh cleaners, abrasive pads, bleach, ammonia, and acidic products, especially onmarble or stone.
4. Lift, do not drag, decor and serveware to help prevent scratches.
5. Dust regularly with a soft cloth to preserve shine, texture, and finish clarity.
6. Check assembly hardware periodically to keep the table stable over time

FAQ

Dining table questions, answered.

Use these quick answers to narrow your selection before styling the full room.

What dining table shape is best for my room?

Choose rectangular for long rooms and larger gatherings, round for smaller or square spaces, and oval when you want generous seating with softer edges and easier flow.

How many people can a 60" round dining table seat?

Most 60" round tables comfortably seat 6, depending on chair width and base design.

What size dining table seats 8?

A rectangular table around 84"–96" typically seats 8. Cairo 96", Silex 94.5", Vanta 84", Matera 86", and Bond Oval 94.25" are strong options.

What size dining table seats 10?


Look for large rectangular or extendable tables around 106"–110". Viano 106.25" and Archer 110" extendable are key 10-seat options.
Is marble good for a dining table?
Yes. Marble creates a luxurious focal point, but it needs mindful care. Use coasters, placemats, and trivets, and clean spills promptly to help protect the surface.
Is a glass dining table good for small spaces?
Yes. Glass helps a room feel more open because it reduces visual weight. It is especially effective with sculptural bases, round tables, and modern glam interiors.
How much clearance do I need around a dining table?
Aim for about 36" from the table edge to surrounding walls or furniture so chairs can pull out comfortably. In tighter layouts, 30" can work as a minimum walkway.
What rug size works under a dining table?
Choose a rug that extends at least 24" beyond the table on all sides so chairs remain on the rug when pulled out.
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