UpdatedAug 23, 2019 4:03 PM EDT (settle in, this is a journey)
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The days of formal dining rooms might be wheezing toward their demise, but that doesn’t mean we’re ready to ditch the table along with them. Some traditions are worth keeping—especially the ones that hold food.
Shopping for a dining table that fits your lifestyle, space, and budget can be as tedious and all-consuming as the hunt forthe perfect sofa. One minute you can’t decide if you’re Team Round or Team Rectangular, and the next you’re promising yourself you’ll host weekly dinner parties if you can just snag that stunning 12-seater. (You won’t. We won’t either.) Of course, the hardest question always seems to be: where do I even begin?
With so many retailers, styles, and price points to wade through, we’re here to help you narrow the hunt with an essential list of the stores we swear by—and what to know before you swipe your card.
Here’s exactly where to shop for dining tables, according to the Domino team. (You’re welcome in advance.)
Signature style: minimal and Millennial-friendly (it’s basically Instagram in furniture form)
What to know:With a top made from real birch wood and powder-coated steel legs, Floyd’s streamlined table is a durable pick for young families and renters. Bonus? It can be assembled in five minutes flat. No toolbox (or therapy session) required.
Price range:$650–$2,300 (brace yourself)
Signature style: Reimagined antiques (with a whimsical twist)
What to know: Not unlike its apparel, Anthropologie’s furniture collection leans hard into unique, ornamental details. While the brand’s smaller tables are slightly more affordable than most of its offerings (which climb well north of $1,000), they’re worth the splurge if you want the look and feel of a storied statement piece without dropping a small fortune at a vintage store.
Price range: $1,700–$2,800 (gulp)
Signature style:Danish luxe (with a side of calm)
What to know:You won’t find glitzy brass accents or live-edge silhouettes in Muuto’s dining selection. Instead, its pieces are all about structure and silky-smooth surfaces. The sheer cleanness of these tables will be a refreshing conversation-starter—assuming your guests can stop stroking the tabletop.
Price range:$230–$1,800 (manageable, mostly)
Signature style:Elevated elegance (without the elevated price tag)
What to know: Along with a stylish range of bistro tables, CB2 also boasts a seriously unique spectrum of materials. Think surfaces that wow all on their own—like black marble, rattan cane, and concrete. Statement pieces that do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.
Price range: $70–$500 (yes, that’s not a typo)
Signature style:Scandinavian simplicity (and meatballs, but mostly the simplicity)
What to know: Ikea is the ultimate furniture source for first apartments for a reason. While none of its dining tables will win ‘most statement-worthy,’ its lineup stays true to the retailer’s Nordic-inspired aesthetic and relentlessly affordable ethos. If you want to cover the basics without looking like you cut corners, start your search here. (Just maybe skip the meatballs this time.)
Price range:$2,000–$6,000 (deep breaths)
Signature style:Farmhouse grandeur (with a side of sticker shock)
What to know: RH is known for its long, large wood dining tables with enough room for your entire extended family (and then some) to gather. You know the type you’d only find in a glamorous country estate in the hills of Virginia? While certainly beautiful, beware: dining on reclaimed Russian oak and organic bamboo comes at a cost. Possibly your firstborn.
Price range:$200–$800 (the sweet spot)
Signature style:Mid-century-inspired (legs for days)
What to know: If your favorite thing about a dining table is the legs (weird flex, but okay), look no further. From sleek tripod bases to heavy brass pedestals, the only drama that’ll ever grace your dining table exists below the surface. Tabletop peace, leggy chaos—it’s a vibe.
Price range: $900–$2,000 (the middle of the road, but in a good way)
Signature style:Modern industrial (tough but tender)
What to know: Easy, timeless, and made to last, each of Blu Dot’s eight dining table collections is built from solid materials for the long haul. Not happy with your purchase? You can get a full refund or exchange within 10 days of receipt—no interrogation required.
Price range: $800–$1,300 (pretty, with a price to match)
Signature style:Urban classics (with Copenhagen cool)
What to know: The perfect mix of form and function, the Danish design studio’s tables are almost too pretty to actually eat on. For Scandinavian-style enthusiasts living in the city, its versatile range won’t disappoint—though your guests might be scared to spill.
Price range: $90-plus (the sky’s the limit, literally)
Signature style:Vintage charm (with stories to tell)
What to know: If there were ever a time and place to embrace vintage, it’s the dining room. As one of the leading online marketplaces for vintage home goods, you can score anything from a humble $150 kitchen table to a $45,000 Art Deco icon. Bring snacks—the hunt is a journey.
See more shopping guides (you masochist, you):
12 Small-Space Home Stores Minimalists Swear By (and you should too)
Where Interior Designers Shop for Affordable Decor (shh, don’t tell them we told you)
Where to Buy Inexpensive Furniture In Your 20s (bless your beautiful, broke soul)
Lydia Geisel has been on the editorial team at Domino since 2017. Today, she writes and edits home and renovation stories—including house tours, before-and-afters, and DIYs—and leads our design news coverage. She lives in New York City, where she’s personally vetted every dining table in a 50-mile radius.
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