Why it’s great: The butcher-block-style Coaster Home Furnishings Damen Dining Table is one of Amazon’s best sellers and has high customer reviews. We noticed more damage when retailers displayed other items on the tabletops and where there was more foot traffic (such as at West Elm). We found few tables with no damage at all. In general, almost all of the tables had some damage to their tabletops and to the bottoms of their legs (where a chair would typically hit the side of the table). Signs of wear: We looked for nicks and scratches on the surfaces of the floor-model tables as an indication of how they would perform under serious use in the home.We found that the smaller the apron (the framing that connects the tabletop to the legs), the more clearance we had to cross our legs and move around. We wanted to make sure that we could sit easily and comfortably and cross our legs underneath each table. Comfort: We sat at each table to determine its comfort.(All of the tables within our sub-$1,000 budget were held together with hardware, versus the traditional tongue-and-groove wood construction you might find in models at higher prices.) Stability and construction: We tried to shake, lift, and move the tables to gauge their quality.Many seemed bigger and darker than they did online-something to consider if you’re decorating a smaller space.
Looks: We judged the tables for their overall appearance and compared with how they looked online.Regardless of whether you’re purchasing new or used, online or in a store, our goal is to help you bring home a table that will work for your lifestyle for many years to come. Most of our picks are made of either solid wood or high-quality veneer, but we also feature tables made of marble, glass, and metal. Of course, you can always spend more, but the pros we talked with agreed that for more than $1,000 you’re often paying for the brand name or pricier materials. We focused on tables under $1,000 (and in many cases much less) to find affordable options for first-time homeowners, renters, families with destruction-prone kids, and anyone else who might not be ready to purchase their “forever” table. Our picks include small tables for two to four people, apartment-friendly drop-leaf tables, and dining-room-worthy models made to seat up to 10.
We also recommend 11 tables that we think offer an exceptional combination of quality materials, solid construction, attractive design, and a good price. Our buyer’s guide will help you determine the right size, shape, and style of table for your space, and what the table’s material and construction can tell you about its longevity. To find out what makes a good dining table, we interviewed a master furniture restorer, an interior designer, and four more industry experts, we read dozens of articles, and we looked at hundreds of tables online (and 50 in person). A comfy place to sit and eat is essential to any home.
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