Make the most of mealtimes with the best dining table

We’re in love with this mid-century-influenced table from Zinus. Available in a natural pine finish (pictured) or a darker “Espresso” tone, its rounded corners, tapered legs, and relaxed edges make it a modern style icon that gives a clever nod back to a golden era of furniture design.

This table’s tempered glass top is offset by the industrial chic of the rustic oak legs and chunky bronze fixing details. The architectural charm is backed up by sturdy pedestal construction while the glass top is held in place by its own weight and rubber pads. And the glass top means no-one can pocket your silverware.

This affordable, contemporary table is a great neutral design for most modern living spaces. Dark and sleek, it can fit six people but keeps things compact measuring 24-inches wide and 45-inches long. It’s made of wood and veneers and is easy to assemble as you simply need to attach the legs.

If you’re ready to invest in a dining table that will see your family through a fair few Thanksgivings, consider this larger option that, thanks to the extendable sections at the ends, can comfortably seat eight diners. It has a handsome, rich dark oak veneer finish and, when paired with the matching chairs and benches, looks rather grand.

Ideal for breakfast and dining nooks, this drop leaf table’s depth is a space-saving 30-inches but can be extended to 44 when required. Made of rubber wood, the table has an easy-on-the-eye natural top and painted tapered legs. There is some assembly required, so be sure to order a screwdriver, too, if you don’t have one.

Explore your inner Eames with this option perfectly sized for smaller kitchens. This modern table from Coavas has clean looks enhanced by the Eiffel-inspired detail under the tabletop and smooth beech legs. Easy-clean and heatproof to 200 degrees celsius, this is as practical as it is attractive.

With a generous chrome-rimmed top and matching legs, this table would not look out of place in your local diner. Its shiny retro looks won’t suit everyone’s kitchen or dining room decor, but in the right space, this table would make a fantastic focal point. It measures 60-inches by 36-inches and is made of MDF and metal.

Looking a lot like a child’s drawing of a table, this stark option from Zinus is a study in minimalism, offering you a blank canvas to dress up a small dining space. Measuring in at 30-inches square, it’s an ideal option for anyone who has just enough room in their home for a small-scale dining solution.

If you’re short on space, then consider a folding table, and even more space-saving — a wall-mounted version. Available in white or black, this compact option measuring 23.6-inches by 15.6-inches can take weight up to 35 pounds, so should cover you for a couple of dinner plates and some drinks.

This traditional round dining table is a heavyweight option made from Asian tropical and hardwood, MDF and rubber wood and boasts an attractive carved wooden pedestal base. With a diameter of 40-inches, it’s a medium-sized option that could seat four, but would be very comfortable for two.

With a craftsman oak wood finish, this dinette table is counter height, so perfect to use as a kitchen island you can eat at or to create a statement dining space with some designer high stools or bar chairs. Seating four, it has a one-inch thick tabletop, sturdy legs, and a built-in footrest for comfort.

Finally, if you’ve got the space — and the cash — we’re highlighting this designer option from Ink + Ivy. The “Mercer” has a solid wood tabletop with a golden bronze metal base. With an oversized 70-inch diameter, six people could easily fit around this, but thanks to the round shape and open base, if you’re all good friends, you could probably squeeze in a few more.