Round Dining Tables

The round dining table has distinct practical and social advantages over rectangular alternatives. Without corners, a round dining table uses floor space more efficiently in compact and square rooms — the circular footprint means no corner is pushing into a wall or walkway. The seating arrangement around a round dining table is naturally democratic — there is no head of the table, so everyone has an equal position and a clear sightline to everyone else. A round dining table is also safer in homes with young children, as the absence of hard corners reduces the risk of bumps and injuries. For families who want a gathering table that encourages conversation and suits a room that is not particularly long, a round dining table is almost always the right shape.

Understanding how many people can be seated comfortably around a round dining table is important when choosing the diameter. A 1.0-metre round dining table comfortably seats four people, though it is a snug fit. A 1.2-metre round dining table seats four to six with comfortable elbow room. A 1.5-metre round dining table seats six to eight comfortably, and larger round dining tables above 1.5 metres can seat eight or more. Because the round dining table has no corners, it often seats people slightly more flexibly than a rectangular table of similar overall dimensions — a chair can be placed almost anywhere around the perimeter of a round dining table, rather than being fixed to one of four sides. When choosing a round dining table, always leave at least a metre of clearance around the perimeter so chairs can be pulled back freely.

Our round dining tables are available in a range of natural materials to suit every interior. A round timber dining table — in oak, walnut or hardwood — brings natural grain and warmth to the room, ageing beautifully over time. A round marble dining table makes a bold, elegant statement, with stone veining that is especially striking in a circular format. A round travertine dining table brings warm, earthy tones and organic texture that suits natural and organic interiors. Each material ages differently, and our showroom team will explain the care requirements and long-term characteristics of any round dining table you are considering. Seeing the round dining table in person is the best way to understand how the material will look in your room.

The base of a round dining table is particularly important because it determines legroom and how freely chairs can be positioned around the perimeter. A pedestal or single-column base allows chairs to be placed anywhere around a round dining table without any leg in the way, which is a genuine advantage when seating a larger group than the table was originally sized for. A four-leg base on a round dining table looks more traditional and provides great stability, but positions a leg at each quadrant, which can limit where chairs sit. Sculptural and tripod bases are available on some of our round dining tables, adding an architectural quality to the piece that complements both contemporary and organic interiors.

The scale and presence of a round table are best judged standing beside one, and our showrooms — all five open seven days, from Alphington and Preston through to Essendon DFO, Springvale and Nunawading — keep a rotating selection of materials and sizes on the floor. Dispatch on in-stock tables is within 48 hours, white-glove delivery covers Melbourne metro, and Australia-wide freight is available further afield; a structural warranty and Zip Pay, in store and online, round out the purchase.