There’s not many other pieces of furniture that bear as many formative memories as the dining table. Whether it was the milestone birthday dinners with the fam – or many a tear shed over maths equations you just couldn’t wrap your head around as a kid…the dining table has seen it all.
As a gathering place in the home, you want to cultivate an inviting dining space that can cater to any family brunch or dinner party. Cue: a practical and stylish dining table. Though, with options aplenty for different shapes – as well as different styles, finishes and woods – knowing where to start looking for such a focal point of the house can be daunting.
To help you out, we’ve curated an edit of some of the best dining tables available that’ll take your at-home dining, study and overall entertaining to the next level.
The best dining room tables to shop in Australia
1. Best oval dining table
Brighton oval dining table, $849, Castlery
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An oval table is ideal for filling large dining areas without restricting space as a square one might; the Brighton from Castlery does just this and boasts mid-century modern glamour.
2. Best Scandi dining table
Teak Slat dining table, $1459 (usually $1599), Interiors Online
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Marrying function and form, this table features a slatted base design and is crafted from teak wood with a natural unfinished surface. Perfect for Scandi, contemporary and coastal themed homes.
4. Best mid-century dining table
Lily dining table, $759 (usually $849), Castlery
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Designed by James Harrison, the Lily makes a timeless statement with its chevron patterns and tapered legs.
5. Best glass dining table
Linea Weiss glass dining table, from $1129, Temple & Webster
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Giving the illusion of more space, a glass dining table is a seamless addition to any dining room – especially those on the smaller side.
6. Best marble dining table
Bronte marble dining table, $2199 (usually $2599), Lounge Lovers
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Made from the highest quality Italian Carrara marble and ethically-sourced solid American oak wood, the Bronte will elevate your entertaining area with subtlety and grace.
7. Best black dining table
Noir oval dining table, $1895 (usually $1995), Life Interiors
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Simple yet distinguished, the noir oval dining table features a striking design with oak timber panelling and curved edges – and lends itself well to any colour scheme.
8. Best round dining table
Dion Parquet round dining table, from $599, Temple & Webster
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Featuring a parquet pattern with splayed legs, this round dining table is perfect for chin-wagging with loved ones as you break bread together. Also ideal for Scandi, coastal and minimalist interiors.
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