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Dining tables in solid oak, made in Sweden
A dining table is where the house slows down. Ours are made in our own factory in Sweden, in solid oak or oak on a slim steel frame, 30 in high and sized for the way you eat: 63 in seats four, 94.5 in six, 110 in eight, and round Luna four or six. Every table carries a 10-year warranty.
Our promises
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Made in Sweden
Made in our own factory in Sweden.
Every dining table is made in our own factory in Sweden: oak is machined, sanded and lacquered, and steel frames are cut, welded and powder-coated.
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10-year warranty
Covered for 10 years.
Every dining table is covered by our 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, in normal home use.
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Delivered to your door
Tracked all the way to you.
Your table is packed in our factory and tracked from the moment it leaves.
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Wood samples
See the oak before you choose.
Oak, dark oak and black oak look different in every room.
Compare
Four dining tables. Measured side by side.
Measured data for our four dining tables, so the choice comes down to your counter and your room.
| Ann Dining Tablefrom $7,358 Shop Ann | Diana Dining Tablefrom $5,793 Shop Diana | Melker Dining Tablefrom $5,761 Shop Melker | Luna Dining Tablefrom $9,416 Shop Luna | |
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| Every table is 30 in high with a 1.2 in top, so there are 28.7 in to the underside. Every table is made in our own factory in Sweden. | ||||
| Material | Solid oak | Oak top on steel | Oak top on steel | Oak top on steel |
| Top and legs | Solid oak top and legs | Oak or Dekton top, steel legs | Oak top, crossed steel legs | Round oak top, crossed steel legs |
| Sizes and seats | 63, 94.5 or 110 in: seats 4, 6 or 8 | 63, 94.5 or 110 in: seats 4, 6 or 8 | 63, 94.5 or 110 in: seats 4, 6 or 8 | 43.5 or 55 in across: seats 4 or 6 |
| Depth | 35.5 in | 35.5 in | 35.5 in | 43.5 in |
| Height | 30 in | 30 in | 30 in | 30 in |
| Height to the underside | 28.5 in | 28.5 in | 28.5 in | 28.5 in |
Guides and answers
In-depth guides, one question each, and quick answers to the most common questions.
- 6 or 8 Seater Dining Table: 63, 94.5 or 110 in63 in for four, 94.5 in for six, 110 in for eight; we do not make an extending table.
- Dining Table Height: How Tall Is a Dining Table?Dining tables here are 30 in high; pair them with a 18.1 to 19.7 in chair seat.
- Round Dining Table: 43.5 or 55 inLuna is 43.5 in for four or 55 in for six; eight people need a rectangular table.
- Dining Tables for a Small RoomKeep 35.5 in behind the chairs; in a small room that means 63 in or a 43.5 in round.
- Dining Table and Chairs: How to Put Together a Set for 4, 6 or 8Put a dining set together table first: 63 in for four, 94.5 in for six, 110 in for eight or round for four to six, then chairs at 18.1 to 19.7 in that share one thing.
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Materials & style
- Oak Dining Table: Solid Oak, Three FinishesAnn is solid oak throughout; Melker and Diana put an oak top on steel; we do not sell veneer.
- How to Choose a Dining Table: Size, Shape, MaterialChoose a dining table by how many sit there most weeks, then keep 35.5 in clear around it, then pick round or long, oak or stone.
- Black Dining Table: Black Oak, Black Steel or Dark StoneChoose black oak for a black dining table with grain that hides marks, or Grafite sintered stone for one that does not stain.
- Scandinavian Dining Table: Oak, Steel and a Long LifeA Scandinavian dining table is solid oak or steel with a plain shape, built for daily meals: ours are made in Sweden, 30 in high.
- How to Style a Dining Table You Still Eat AtStyle a dining table with one low centerpiece under 12 in: follow the length on a long table, center one object on a round one, and keep it quick to clear for meals.
- Dining Table Materials: Solid Oak, Dekton, Glass and Marble ComparedChoose solid oak for a warm dining table you can refinish or Dekton sintered stone for one that takes heat and stains; glass shows every mark and marble stains and etches.
- Dining Room Ideas: Furnishing a Room People Actually Sit InFurnish a dining room from the table out: about 35.5 in to the walls, chairs that push in, a pendant typically 24 to 31.5 in above the top, a rug 24 in past the table.
- Scandinavian Interior Design: The Furniture That Defines It, Room by RoomScandinavian interior design is a few well-made pieces in oak, steel and wool, in wood, black and warm neutrals, with one piece you use every day at the heart of each room.
- Japandi Furniture: Oak, Low Lines and CalmJapandi furniture is Scandinavian function with Japanese calm: low, plain pieces in dark or black oak and black steel, two or three tones per room, and space left around them.
- Solid Oak Furniture: Solid vs Veneer vs Oak on Steel, and Why It LastsSolid oak furniture is oak timber all the way through, so it can be sanded and kept for decades; ours is solid A-grade German oak, bought as FSC-certified timber, never veneer.
- Sustainable Furniture: What Actually Makes a Piece LastSustainable furniture is furniture you keep: certified wood, welded or properly joined frames, parts you can replace and a long warranty, not a green word on a label.
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Frequently asked questions
What size dining table do I need for six people?
94.5 in on the long sides, or a 63 in table that is 35.5 in deep with a chair at each end. A 55 in round Luna also seats six.
What is the standard height of a dining table?
Usually 28.5 to 30 in. Ours are all 30 in with a 1.2 in top, which leaves 28.7 in to the underside and fits every dining chair with a 18 to 19.5 in seat.
Are your dining tables solid wood?
Yes. Ann is solid oak, top and legs. Diana, Melker and Luna have solid oak tops on black steel frames. We do not use veneer.
Do you make an extending dining table?
No. Choose the length you use most: 63, 94.5 or 110 in. Ann can also be made to a custom fixed length on request.
How much space do I need around a dining table?
About 35.5 in from the table edge to a wall or furniture, so a chair can be pulled out; 43.5 in where people also walk behind.
Round or rectangular dining table?
Round for a square room and up to six people: Luna seats four at 43.5 in and six at 55 in. Rectangular for long rooms and more than six.
How do I look after an oak dining table?
Wipe with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away. The matt lacquer protects the oak and never needs oiling; avoid standing water and furniture polish.
Find your table
Which table fits your household?
Three questions to the size that seats you and the tables that suit your room.
How many people eat at the table most weeks?
Prefer to measure yourself? Read the size guideBefore you choose
Five things worth knowing.
Size, height, round or long, oak or steel and room.
What size table for your household?
63 in for four, 94.5 in for six, 110 in for eight.
Count the people who eat at the table most weeks, not the guests who come twice a year, and allow about 23.5 in of table edge each. Ann, Diana and Melker come in 160, 240 and 110 in. We do not make an extending table, so choose the length you use most.
- 63 in
- 4, or 6 with the ends
- 94.5 in
- 6, or 8 with the ends
- 110 in
- 8, or 10 with the ends
- Luna, 43.5 in round
- 4
- Luna, 55 in round
- 6
How high is a dining table?
30 in, with a 1.2 in top.
Most dining tables are 28.5 to 30 in high. Ours are all 30 in, with a 1.2 in top. Pair them with a chair seat of 18 to 19.5 in, which keeps 10 to 12 in between seat and tabletop: every one of our dining chairs fits.
| Table | Long sides | With the ends |
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| 63 in | 4 | 6 |
| 94.5 in | 6 | 8 |
| 110 in | 8 | 10 |
| 43.5 in round | 4 | |
| 55 in round | 6 |
Round or rectangular?
Round for square rooms. Long for long rooms.
A round table puts everyone in the same conversation and suits a square room or a kitchen corner. A rectangle seats more, fits a long room and takes chairs at the ends. We make round Luna in 43.5 and 55 in, and Ann, Diana and Melker as rectangles.
- Round
- Luna43.5 or 55 in, 4 or 6 seats
- Rectangular
- Ann, Diana, Melker63, 94.5 or 110 in, 4 to 10 seats
All oak, or oak on steel?
Solid oak, top and legs, or oak on a slim steel frame.
Ann is solid oak throughout, in oak, dark oak or black oak. Diana, Melker and Luna put a solid oak top on a black steel frame; Diana also comes with a Dekton sintered stone top in Grafite, Grigio or Sabbia, which resists heat and stains.
- Solid oak
- AnnTop and legs
- Oak on steel
- Diana, Melker, LunaBlack steel frame
Will it fit your room?
Leave 35.5 in behind every chair.
Measure the room, subtract 35.5 in on every side where chairs stand, and what is left is the largest table that works. In a small room that is usually Ann at 63 in or Luna at 43.5 in. A 63 in table that is 35.5 in deep still seats six with a chair at each end.
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