Contemporary Dining Room Tables

There are a lot of looks to choose from when you are searching for the right contemporary dining room table to put in your house, and the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Here are some of the looks of contemporary dining room tables, and some brief ideas on what kind of home they would fit best.

Modern Glass Extendable Table:  These tables offer a sleek, modern look with their straight lines and glass tops. They are perfect in the home that strives for a modern décor, in plain colors and well-defined lines. The table is extendable through leaves, and it is best if you have a very safe place in your house where you can store the leaf when it is not in use (the best option is to leave your table fully extended most of the time).

All Glass Dining Table: Another great option for the modern home, this table is all glass and therefore a bit more fragile. Perfect for a dining room that gets mostly indirect sunlight, this style of table will add a great touch to your dining experience, especially when complimented with a buffet that has a lot of glasswork incorporated into it.

Pedestal Base Dining Table: This is a great alternative to the standard four legs tables. The pedestal stand allows for maximum room underneath the table and also creates the impression of greater space within the dining area. Purchased in a solid black, these tables will give any dining room a sleek look.

Retro Dining Tables: With the rise in the retrospective trend, retro tables can offer a slick diner atmosphere to your dining room. These tables are highly reminiscent of the dining furniture in restaurants of the 1950s, with white coloring, rounded edges, and aluminum edging and stands. The legs are typically based from the center of the table rather than from each corner. Contemporary dining room tables that hearken back to a bygone ear are very popular.

Occa Dining Table: These contemporary dining room tables are standard four-legs-at-the-corners models, and thus the overall impression of room all around the table is lessened. These tables are somewhat reminiscent of the tables that you might find at a Southern Baptist potluck dinner, but with a nicer finish and thinner design on both the surface and the legs.

Parsons Dining Table: This model is also the standard leg on the corner model, but the legs tend to be thicker than the Occa model. The surface of the table is quite thin, and the effect is an impression of a sturdy model that also gives the feel of spacious dining.

Arts and Crafts Table: The beauty of the bunch, the Arts and Crafts table is a more traditional look for contemporary dining room tables. This model is thick and sturdy looking, with the legs joined to each other with a cross-beam at both ends and through the middle. This certainly affects the room under the table for dining, but the table has a very high aesthetic appeal.