It took me a long time to pull the trigger on my dining table. I know I haven’t shared my dining nook here. I have shared a few snaps over on Instagram though. What I really wanted was a light wood pedestal base 42”-48” dining table. Unfortunately, when I was hunting for it, I couldn’t find anything that fit the criteria, within budget and without an extremely long lead-time. So, I pivoted and opted for a dark table instead, going with this World Market beauty, which is unfortunately no longer sold.
Luckily though, there are currently a lot of beautiful four-seater round pedestal/drum tables on the market right now. All of these I either did consider, came on the market since my search ended, or were out of my budget but just too gorgeous not to share.
//1// – $1,229: I absolutely love the turned-base of this table and the washed-finish of the wood. It was available when I was searching, and while I knew it wasn’t in my budget, I eyed it for months.
//2// – $629: I came very close to buying this table. It was slightly more than I wanted to spend, but still a viable option. I love the base of the table, but I had a hard time deciding on how the finish would read in real life. It seemed like a bit of a gamble that it would lean too orange, but the fluted base and wood grain made this a serious contender.
//3// – $899: This table didn’t come up in my initial search, which leads me to believe it’s a newer model. I’m drawn to the tone of this table and how unobtrusive the base is. Its both modern and classic, and the metal trim on the bottom mixed with the natural wood is making me swoon.
//4// – $1,698: This table is the closest I came to throwing my budget out the window. The finish was what I was looking for and the base is so interesting. It’s fun but not wacky. I simply love it.
//5// – $400: This Studio Mcgee for Target table was not available when I was shopping for a dining table, otherwise it is 100% the one I would have gone with. The base isn’t exactly what I was looking for, but it’s unobtrusive enough. Plus, the wood tone is ideal, the price is right and you can mix it with a ton of different styles.
//6// – $1,485: I love how light and airy this table is, thanks to the slatted base. Unfortunately, I think the base may get lost once its paired with chairs (I can see it as an entry table in a foyer). But, it’s on trend, and the almost-grey finish is beautiful.
//7// – $1,299: This table is CB2, which you know means I very much wanted it when I was table-hunting. The simple lines are so sleek and I’m really glad oak is making a comeback. Plus, on a purely practical note, IT WOULD BE SO EASY TO CLEAN. There are no nooks and crannies for dust, etc. to get caught in.
//8// – $1,705: I couldn’t do a round up with only light colored tables, being that I did go with an almost-black table and love it. This one is the closest to the table I actually have, only this one is even prettier. I love the shape of it, and the modern detail of the subtly ribbed base.
//9// – $2,580: Sigh. Of course my favorite of the group is also the most expensive. If money was no object, this is the table I would have purchased. It’s a work of art. It’s simple, solid, sculptural, not over done but interesting. If I owned my apartment and knew I’d be staying here long-term, I would invest in this table in a heartbeat. I first laid eyes on it almost a year ago, and it still makes my heart flip.
This is my first apartment that has room for a dining table. I’m so happy to not eat at my coffee table for every meal, especially during the pandemic, but, I’m looking forward to the days when my four-person table will have more than just seated at it.