Glass Top Dining Table with Wooden Base

The best dining table for you is one that hits the sweet spot of design, size, budget, solid construction and lifestyle. And if you’re drawn to both wood and glass tables, we’ve got you covered. Glass tabletops are elegant and sophisticated and contribute a light and airy touch to your room, but they can lack the warmth and timeless style of an all-wood table. When you combine a glass top with a wood base you can have the best of all worlds.

Glass Top Dining Table with Wooden Base

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How thick should a glass tabletop be?

A glass tabletop should be between 3/16” and ½” thick, depending on the type of table it is and its size. Many factors determine the ideal thickness, including whether the glass top is supported and what look you wish to achieve.

If the glass tabletop is placed on top of a pedestal or other type of stand to serve as the table’s surface, it needs to be the thickest. For example, a glass dining table with wood base will need either a ⅜” thick top or, for more support, a ½” one. This larger ½” size thickness is also the most attractive size and is often used for formal dining room tables.

If your glass tabletop is for a smaller table, or even a patio table, it’s safe to go thinner, which will usually be 3⁄16”. If the glass tabletop will be supported and serve as a table cover or as a protective layer, consider a ¼” thickness.

Are glass dining tables kid-friendly?

A glass dining table with a wooden base can be ideal for homes with young children and pets, depending on the design features.

Glass dining tables are made from tempered glass, which is more resistant to impact than standard glass and tends to break into small, manageable pieces rather than dangerous shards.

Glass is also quick to clean in the event of spills. Simply wipe with a damp cloth and antibacterial surface spray. These tables are also easy to maintain with weekly dusting and polishing with a specially formulated glass cleaner.

For families with energetic kids, choose oval-shaped tables or rectangular styles with rounded edges to avoid accidental injury.

How to care for a glass dining table with wood base?

In order to avoid streaks on your glass dining table with wood base, clean the glass off often with a glass cleaner and a clean microfiber cloth.

Keeping these two items somewhere near your table is likely a good idea; your table will accumulate fingerprints quite often.

The wood base should not require much maintenance, particularly if it is sealed and polished well.