Round Dining Tables: Diameter, Bases and Extending Designs

A round dining table creates a different set of space decisions from a rectangular one. The diameter sets its footprint, while the base affects where chairs and feet can go. If the table extends, plan for both its everyday shape and its larger configuration.

Allow for chairs, not just the top

Draw the table diameter on your room plan, then add your actual chairs and the space used when they are pulled back. A circular top does not automatically provide unrestricted legroom: inspect the width and position of its base.

The Wiltown’s listed four-seat capacity is a starting point. Wider dining chairs take more room around the edge than compact armless designs. Confirm the combination you intend to buy rather than increasing the seat count because a photograph appears spacious.

Understand an extending table’s shape

The Dunbar listing gives a 120 cm circular closed footprint and a 165 × 120 cm extended footprint. Plan for an elongated shape when open. If centred in the same position, its additional 45 cm length would project a further 22.5 cm at each end; allow for nearby cabinets and routes through the room.

Choose materials for the way you dine

The Wiltown has a marble top and mango-wood base; the Dunbar listing describes Mindy Ash. Check the exact care instructions, assembly and delivery access for either model. The Wiltown listing gives a net weight of 72.2 kg, making access planning particularly relevant.

See dining tables and our guide to comparing dining-chair dimensions before settling on a set.