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Dining table: round or rectangle

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I know most dining tables are rectangular, but I am considering a round one. Does anyone have any experience to share, are there any considerations between a rectangular or round dining table?

Is it room shape and size that determines?

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Jean-Robert Strele
7 years ago
room shape plays a role of course. If it cannot accommodate the width of a round table, you have to stick with rectangular.

If you have room to accommodate both, it is the type of entertaining you do, which might influence the decision. a 120cm diameter round table can accommodate 4-5 people comfortably. if you make the table much larger than that, you lose intimacy. A split round table, with a 40cm insert can help accommodate another 3-4 pax, before getting crammed.

with a rectangular table, you initially have the option of sitting across, 2 or 4 pax, or at one end, 3 pax, thereby maintaining intimacy. once the table is full, the far end tend to be too distant to hold a conversation.
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