{"id":11,"date":"2019-06-17T14:34:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T14:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midcenturyathome.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2019-07-17T13:19:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T13:19:42","slug":"mid-century-kitchen-table","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/midcenturyathome.com\/mid-century-kitchen-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Best mid century dining tables \u2013 how to stylize your creature comforts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There is a\nmagnetic charm and appeal to retro style furniture. While every\ntrend has its place under the sun, Victorian era designs and styles\nwill never go out of fashion. Mid century dining tables have a\ndistinct form and shape that lends elegance to the furniture.\nSimplistic and minimalistic, the neat clean lines and smooth edges\ngive a classic appearance that is difficult to achieve with\ncomplicated designs. If you happen to be on the hunt for mid century\ndining tables, you surely have made the right choice. You can tweak\nyour ambience with this choice of elegant dining tables that are easy\nto maintain. As an extension of better maintenance you will enjoy the\nbenefits of extended durability. Before you start your hunt for the\nmost suitable one, here are a few tips that you need to bear in mind,\nwhich will help you to pick the best one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table\nspace\/seating capacity<\/strong> \u2013 The space on the\ntable is of paramount importance, because the whole idea is to\naccommodate plates and cutlery. Additionally you also need to look at\nthe seating capacity that the table supports. Remember this has to be\nconsidered by looking at the comfort levels of the occupants. You\nreally can\u2019t expect guests or members of your home to be cramped,\nelbow to elbow at the table. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Height of\ntable<\/strong> \u2013 The height of the table is another\nimportant consideration. This needs to be decided only after you have\nmore or less decided on the height of the chairs. Your comfort levels\nat the dining table will be decided by the height at which you will\nbe seated. Therefore get an idea of the chair height(s) that you have\nshortlisted and then pick the table. A better option would be to pick\na table with its own\/matching set of chairs. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shape <\/strong>\u2013 This needs to be considered on the basis of multiple factors. The first is the space in your dining room and the space required around the table for moving around. The second aspect is the dimension and the space required for those at the table to place plates and cutlery comfortably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7 Best Mid Century Modern Dining Tables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s now\ndive into an indepth review of seven of the best mid century dining\ntables available online and in stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zinus “Jen”<\/strong> Mid Century Wood Dining Table \u2013 Espresso<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\nMinimalistic elegance is on\ndisplay in this simple compact dining table that traces its design\ninfluence to the Victorian era. Measuring 47.2\u201d\nx 29.5\u201d x 29\u201d, the rounded\ncorners on the pine wood table lends an old world charm that is\nclearly irresistible. Weighing just 27.4 pounds, you will find it\neasy to move the table flexibly around in your home. One of the\nstrongest features of this table is the real wood in it,; you will\nnot be disappointed with faux wood. The build is nice and stable and\nwill last long. It takes minutes to put it together and does not\nrequire complex maintenance routines. The absence of intricate\ndesigns and recessed slots, makes it easy to clean and keep spotless.\n The finish is exquisite and you will find it smooth and seamless. It\nis the perfectly sized table for a family of four and is compact\nenough to fit into small rooms and kitchens, meeting needs\ncomfortably. Installation is a breeze, as users are expected to fit\nand tighten 08 screws to keep the whole table intact and sturdy. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WE Furniture Wood Dining Table \u2013 Acorn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\nMade\nfrom composite material, this table is the ultimate stylish furniture\nthat you would love to have in your house. The composite ensures that\nit is resistant to scratches and dent. You can easily maintain it for\na very long period, and enjoy the wood veneer finish without any\nimpact on the quality. The superior grade Medium Density Fibreboard\nused as panels to put this table top together maintains its\nappearance for long. The gentle curve on the sides and the\ngeometrical corners make a wonderful combination that elevates the\nlight colored wood veneer. Measuring 35 x 60 x 30 inches and\nweighing 55 pounds, the table is strong and sturdy to take sufficient\nweight. The typically tapering canted legs give a graceful appearance\nto the table which easily accommodates six chairs. At the price point\nat which this is available, it is a good buy and will add to the\ndesign interest in homes. Assembly is a breeze and does not require\nthe use of any specialist \u2013 you can put it together yourself in\nless than minutes. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rivet Minimalist Dining Kitchen Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\nYour\nsearch for a sturdy table with exquisite grains will ideally end with\nthis Walnut wood finish table. Measuring 31.5\nx 53.1 x 28.5 inches in dimension and weighing 53.9 pounds, this\nminimalist and compact table is versatile and can actually double up\nas a table for many uses. The canted legs are made from solid beech\nwhile the walnut veneer is a layer atop hardwood that lasts long.\nThis is a stable and sturdy unit that will enhance the style of your\ndining rooms\/kitchen. Assembly and maintenance are simple tasks \u2013\nyou will need around 15 minutes for putting this together, while\nmaintenance is as simple as wiping it dry with a soft lint free\ncloth. The best part about minimalist designs is the maintenance as\nyou will not have too many nooks and corners to clean. The simple and\nstraight lines and design make it easy to maintain and use. \nWeighing just 54 pounds, you can shift it around your home and use it\nto meet different requirements easily,. by virtue of the right\ndimensions. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kersey Mid Century Dining Table with Angled Legs Chestnut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\nThis\ndesign is the ultimate expression of grace \u2013 the tapering legs, the\ngentle curve and the rounded edges make this ultra elegant. This\ncombines perfectly with the dark color of table that is made from a\ncombination of Medium Density Fibreboard, Asian hardwood and tropical\nwood. The table measures 30\nx 30 x 47.2 inches and has a veneer thickness of 0.4 mm that gives it\nthe chestnut finish. Weighing\n113 pounds, this table supports a maximum weight of 300 pounds,\nensuring that you can meet all possible needs. One of the more sturdy\nversions, the table is a blend of elegance and complete stability.\nThe top has an exquisite finish with interesting grains and the\nrectangular table is large enough to seat four. You can squeeze in a\ncouple of chairs, but for maximum comfort, with a table spread with\ndishes, four would be the optimum number. Maintenance and assembly of\nthis model is pretty easy \u2013 you can be done with cleaning in\nminutes, without having to use chemicals or extra effort. A soft\ncloth is all that is necessary to wipe the dirt off the surface. The\nassembly hardly takes time and you will be surprised to see the\nsimplicity of the design that makes this possible. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashley Furniture Signature Design Centiar Dining Room Table <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\nOne\nof two round models that we have featured in this review, this is as\nstylish as stylish can be. The elegance of minimalism is\nunmistakable, as the tubular metal base supports a rustic brown table\ntop that with a two tone flavor. This model comes with two chairs\nthat make the deal more sweet. The matching chairs are upholstered\nand finished with stone colored fabric that give the whole matching\nset a distinctly timeless appeal. The intelligent use of materials\nand the smart designs combine to make the high performance dining\ntable set appealing. The curved legs blend in perfectly with the\nround table , and the stain resistant fabric \u2013 Nuvella polyester \u2013\ngives the classic retro look. The simplicity of the design makes\nassembly and maintenance as easy as can be and the compact size makes\nit perfect to fit into available spaces in your home. The table\nmeasures 45.1\nx 45.1 x 30.1 inches in dimensions and weighs 61 pounds, while the\nchairs measure 19.5″\nW x 22″ D x 28.25″ H each. The apparently heavier weight of\nthe table is partly due to the sturdy metal legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coavas Kitchen White Mid Century Round Dining Table <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\nThe\nsecond round model in this review, this modern coffee table is a\nblend of modern tubular designs with the elegant and simplistic\ndesigns of the Victorian era. \nThe\nwhite table top offers striking contrast to the\ndual\ncolored legs that support it. The stark white will contrast perfectly\nwith any d\u00e9cor or furnishing in your home. This is a highly durable\nmodel, and is resistant to stains, and corrosion. The legs have been\ndesigned with aesthetics in mind, and you will not get to see the\nscrews, while the pads are scratch resistant. This effectively means\nthat smooth surfaces of homes will not be scratched when you move\nthis table around. The shape, and easy installation makes this a\nversatile model and you can easily use this for one of many purposes.\nThe heat resistant quality makes this an ideal choice for outdoor\nuse, and you will find that the table top does not lose its sheen.\nMade from beech wood, this table measures 30x30x30\ninches in dimensions and weighs 17 pounds. It does not require\nspecialist skills for assembly and is simple to maintain. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GreenForest Rectangular Dining Table <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\nMeasuring\n44\nx 28 x 28 inches, this stylish white top rectangular table is made\nwith Medium Density Fibreboard. The white top contrasts with the\nelegant canted legs for that stunning and attractive appeal. This\ncompact table weighing\n38.9 pounds can be used for multiple purposes and is easy to move\naround in the home. The fusion of retro styling with modern materials\nand design concepts makes this table stylish yet functionally\nversatile. You can swiftly assemble this table and clean it without\nhaving to put in too much time and effort. The smooth edges and the\nuncomplicated design makes this minimalistic design stand out with\nelegance. The table easily supports four chairs with ample elbow\nroom. \nThis\ninnovative design brings the old world, timeless charm of Victorian\nera furniture to your d\u00e9cor with materials that last long and in\ncontrasting shades that elevate the appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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