Large Round Dining Tables Seats 10
Buy the best large round dining tables seats 10 selected and recommended by interior designers. By Emily Hilton.
Big dinners can be wonderful, and having a round dining table that seats 10, or more, makes conversation much simpler. No more craning your neck to speak to the person at the other end. Everyone is within view, because these tables have no corners. And some of the models in the collection expand, and retract, for space saving, and possibly adding more people to your dinner engagement.
Large Round Dining Tables Seats 10
Buying Guide
Emily Hilton
Interior Design Expert
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
King Arthur’s round table seated far more than ten, but one of its outstanding features was that there was neither a head or a foot. That remains true for round tables that seat ten. With that said, round tables come in many styles, material compositions and colors. This means that you will have an easy time finding one to fit your décor.
Round tables are a good way for friends or family to get together, talk, visit and enjoy each other’s company without having to think about precedence. A round dining table is also a good venue for a business dinner or meeting where it is important not to favor one person over another.
- Teak. Teak makes a beautiful table. It has a naturally blond tone, is close-grained and durable. Found primarily in southern Asia, it is an import for the western world. The color makes it a good choice for rooms that might otherwise tend to be dark and gloomy. Teak is resistant to decay and holds up well in a variety of climates.
- Mahogany. Mahogany is the gold standard for durable furniture. Its dark color is a good choice to contrast with a room that has a light-colored wall treatment. It often goes well with heavy swag drapes and provides an excellent backdrop for white or bright colored chinaware.
- Pine or Fir. These common building materials have the advantage of taking stain beautifully. If your budget doesn’t run to teak or mahogany, fir is a very good choice of material. Its close grain takes stain evenly for a consistent appearance. If you want a bolder grain, pine is an excellent choice.
Although it is nice to have a large table that will seat ten, it isn’t always advantageous. One way to have your large table yet to have the space that it takes up is for it to have folding sides. When it is not in use, or when there are fewer people dining at the table, the sides can be let down, turning it into a narrow table with rounded ends.
A common leg style for a round table is a single pedestal leg in its center with supporting feet. This keeps the underpinnings out of the way of chairs that are being placed at the table. Another support type is a round or square support barrel that has enough width to brace the large table top.
Regardless of the type of table, the material used to make it, or its color, a round table is a good place for camaraderie. There is no head and no foot, and that greatly simplifies your seating arrangement, whether you are hosting a party or a business meeting.
Square and rectangular tables
- Square and rectangular tables are generally suited for large, long spaces. That doesn't mean that you cannot place a square table in a narrow space. It's just that it would make it very difficult to comfortably move around the table for serving. Ditto with rectangular tables which have demanding footprints.
- If you have your mind set on a square or rectangular table, a workaround is to use a bench instead of chairs. This way, you can tuck it under the table when it's not in use, saving space.
- You can also opt for** a drop leaf design** which can be folded when not in use.
- The advantage od rectangular tables is that there is an abundance of styles to pick from, in both square and rectangular tables.
- A lot of home owners match the shape of the table to the room. Square tables for square rooms and rectangular ones for long, narrow rooms.
Round and oval tables
- Round and oval tables are better suited for smaller spaces as they maximize the utility of every inch of available space.
- There are no corners.
- Round and oval tables have smaller footprints, particularly pedestal-styled ones and can be placed just about anywhere without looking like a misfit. Be it a tiny nook or a large open-eating area, they blend right in.
- The caveat is that the larger the round table, the more difficult it will be to reach out and grab that bowl of mashed potatoes. Adding a lazy susan to the center will put things right within your reach.
Pro tip: Analyze visually before deciding
If you aren't able to decide on a shape and size, here's a possible way to wrap your head around it.
- Mark the area that you have earmarked for the kitchen and dining table with painter's tape. To get an idea of the height, fill that area with similar-sized furniture pieces. Chairs, for example.
- Grab a bedsheet or two if need be and fold it to the size and shape of the table. This way you will know the exact amount of space it needs and also how it will look in the surroundings.
Aesthetics and dimensions apart, the table needs to be as sturdy as a rock, easy to maintain and suited to the space around it. It's vital to pick the right material and texture.
Your options are manifold.
Wood
Classic, infallible material available in almost every style of furnishing. Surprisingly low on maintenance, extremely durable and easy to fix if it does get damaged. Solid hardwood like Oak, Maple, Walnut and Mahogany are top of the line, followed by less expensive varieties like Mango, teak and Pine. If you have a limited budget, then you can consider wood veneer, which mimics the look of solid wood at a fraction of the cost.
Stone
Very durable material choice available in a wide and stunning range of colors and patterns. Marble, Granite, Limestone, travertine, soapstone, slate, onyx and quartzite are some of the natural stones used for making dining tables. But some of these can be very pricey options and also prone to staining.
Glass
Perfect for small spaces as it creates a sense of openness. There's no dearth of options too with clear, tinted and frosted varieties. But glass can be prone to chipping, scratches and damage. Not to mention, a magnet for smudges and fingerprints. But some household cleaner and a wipe can go a long way in keeping it in prime condition. A well-maintained glass table can last for years.
Metal
Metals like copper, iron, brass and even silver are increasingly being used by designers to make kitchen and dining tables. Apart from being versatile enough to match any décor, metal tables are incredibly durable. If you get hit by a tornado, get under one of these. They can however, be prone to stains. Not to mention, extremely heavy. If you are looking for something that can be pushed around and readjusted, an all-metal table will not be a good option.
Despite all the advice that we can give, selecting the right dining table is an intimate, personalized experience. Sit down and make a checklist of some of the best features that you'd like in a dining table.
- Do you prefer a round, wooden table for candle lit, intimate dinners?
- Do you host a sizeable crowd on the weekend and would prefer an extended table?
- Maybe the room lacks natural light and a glass table can do wonders to enhance it.
Keep ticking that checklist and you should be able to decide on the factors that matter the most to you. Happy shopping.