Clear Glass Dining Table

A clear glass dining table is a decorating asset because it:

• Makes a room seem larger
• Goes well with many decors, including vintage, traditional, modern and contemporary
• Gives the base of the table and the rug underneath it a chance to shine
• Cleans easily and is not stained by food or wine

Measure the length and width of the area you want the table to be in, and then subtract six feet from each measurement to get the right size for your dining room. Make sure to allow at least three feet of space on all sides the table. For each chair you place at the table there should be at least 22 to 24 inches between them, and larger chairs require more space. Round tables are a good fit for smaller rooms that have square dining areas.

Seating at round tables is more flexible than that at rectangular tables because only one person can be seated at either end of a rectangular table. The placement of the legs also limits seating around it. When conversation is a priority, a square or round table allows people to communicate more easily.

A table that is 4 feet x 3 feet can usually seat up to four people. If you have limited space, look for one that has an extension.

For safety’s sake, a glass table should have a tempered glass top, which means that if it breaks, the glass will not shatter into small pieces. Tempered glass also resists heat and scratches.

One example of letting the beauty of the legs of a dining table shine through happens in a table with a round top set on X-shaped, dark brown legs. Its size also makes it perfect for an intimate dinner for two.

Another clear glass table for two with a round top has an engaging corkscrew, fan-like base in green. It’s stabilized on a transparent and circular leg piece that is attached to barely noticeable round feet. Yet another very unusual base is found in a clear glass table with a metallic silver circular base with open, silver-colored rings that alternately have a shiny or brushed finish.