Choosing the Best 8 Seater Dining Table for Your Home
Your dining room table is a major focal point in your home. From quick weeknight dinners to lingering holiday meals, the size and quality of your table matters. At Dutch Craft Furniture in Berlin, we bring you the finest options for an Amish 8 seat dining table. Explore the guide to choosing the best size and style for your home.
8 Seat Dining Table Set Options
Start by understanding the basic options available for Amish dining furniture. Generally speaking, all furniture is available in your choice of wood and stain color. Hardwood options include Red or White Oak, Walnut, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, and Elm. Select table styles are also available in Reclaimed Oak for a stunning rustic texture.
In addition to the color and wood type, tables are also available in custom sizes. Consider whether you would prefer an 8 seater dining table for everyday, or only when hosting for special occasions. Dining tables are available as fixed, solid tops or with leaves that extend your table as needed. Most extendable tables feature self-storing leaves for your convenience.
After you determine the best size and color for your table, consider the chair styles. Any chair and bench style is available to match your new table. From wooden dining chairs to fully upholstered styles, you are sure to find the perfect chairs. Mix and match chairs and benches to create the perfect combo.
Overwhelmed with all the options yet? Don't worry, our team is here to help. From determining the best table size to comparing wood finishes, contact us anytime for more information. Request free wood samples and view the color options in your lighting.
What Size Dining Table Seats 8?
The best size for an 8 seater dining table varies by the style of the table. Let's start by focusing on fixed tables that seat 8 people everyday, no extension leaves. The recommended table size for 8 will depend on the style of the table base. Amish dining tables for 8 may feature pedestals, trestle bases or four legs at the corners of the table.
The smallest size of an 8 seater dining table is 90-96 inches long. Tables with legs at the corners or several pedestal styles have the smallest footprint. For narrow dining tables, choose a style with legs at the corners, allowing chairs to push in underneath without hitting the table base. Wider tables, 42"-48" across, allow chairs to fit around a well designed pedestal base.
A pedestal table for 8 people will be a double pedestal. The traditional double pedestal table for 8 should be a minimum of 48"x96", allowing for an oval top. Modern pedestals including the Carlisle Double Pedestal, may start from 96"-108" for 8 people.
A trestle dining table for 8 people will often be between 108"-120" long. Trestle bases refer to a table style with two decorative pedestal ends and a connecting stretcher in the base. For everyday setup for 8, you will have three chairs on each side and one at each end of the table. A common mistake for trestle dining tables is choosing a table too small to fit your chairs well.
Generally speaking, we recommend 24 inches per chair when considering the length of the table. Using this calculation, for your three side chairs to fit between the trestle ends, the stretcher in the table base should be 72". Give each trestle end approximately 6" as a footprint, bringing the overall trestle length to 84". Add another 10-12" minimum to each end for captain's chairs, which brings your overall trestle table length to 108".
What Size Extendable Dining Table Seats 8?
What if you only need an 8 seater table several times a year, when hosting family and friends? This option has a wide range of styles and sizes available. Most dining tables for 4 or 6 have the capabilities to extend for 8 people. Let's touch on a few popular options.
The smallest extendable table for 8 people is a 36"x48" rectangular table with legs at the corners. Seating 4 people everyday, the table features two self-storing leaves that extend to 72 inches. The Lakeland Shaker dining table is an excellent option for this size. Remember to choose chair styles to fit a smaller table well.
Medium size tables for 6 people that extend for 8 are available in almost every table style. Tables with legs at the corners will start around 60-66 inches long, most with 2 self-storing leaves. Pedestal and trestle tables for 6-8 people often start at 72-80 inches long.
8 Seater Round Dining Table Options
The Alberta round dining table is our top recommendation for an 8 seater round dining table. The study, craftsman style pedestal supports a large, 72" round tabletop perfectly. We recommend adding an extension leaf if your space allows it. A folding, 18" leaf stores inside the table and extends the table to a 72x90 oval, seating up to 12 people.
8 Seater Square Dining Room Table
Square dining tables for 8 people must be a minimum of 66"x66". Extra large dining areas may benefit from a large square table to ground the space. When custom ordering a high-quality, large square dining table, consider your doorway sizes. Make sure the delivery team will be able to comfortably bring the extra large tabletop into your space.
Oval Dining Table for 8
Oval tables for 8 people typically feature a pedestal style base. Classic pedestals like the Biltmore or Carlisle pedestal pair well with oval tops. In addition to true oval shapes, we often recommend boat oval tops and sabre oval tops. An oval dining table 8 seater should be a bit longer than a rectangle to compensate for the corner loss.
The Astoria Large Modern Dining Table is a popular square oval dining table with legs at the corners. Pair it with contemporary wooden dining chairs or upholstered chairs like the Dorcy style, shown as a swivel chair. We display the Astoria Oval Dining Table for 8 in solid Maple wood with Honey Cider stain online.
Counter Height Dining Table Set for 8 People
Any 8 seater dining table set is available in counter height as well as standard dining height. Counter height tables are 36" high and require 24" bar stools for comfortable dining. Counter height dining tables for 8 people should be the same length as standard tables, based on the base style.
Shaker leg tables are an affordable option for a counter height 72 inch dining table. All extendable tables with legs at the corners will have a fifth leg in the center if they extend longer than 84". Alternatively, the structure and beauty of a pedestal style is even more visible in counter height tables. Showcase a beautiful pedestal like the Alberta on a round counter height table for 8 people.
Modern Dining Room Tables to Seat 8
In addition to the classic styles of Amish furniture, we offer many modern dining tables to seat 8 people. The Hillside Modern Double Pedestal Dining Table is a customer favorite, shown with a built down, 3" thick top. Maple wood and Willowbend stain creates a stunning natural wood table set for 8 people. Darker wood stains like Asbury Brown on Hickory wood adds a touch of formality to the set.
Other large tables for 8 people include the Alexandria Dining Table, shown in solid Walnut wood. The turned pedestals and wrought iron accents have an old world style, perfect for large gathering tables. The Biltmore Dining Table is a classic style, with a bold pedestal perfect for supporting an 8 seater table.
The Monroe Mid Century Dining Table is a leg table, with a sleek profile and minimalist design. The Monroe collection is classic in solid White Oak wood, enhancing the wood grain with a light stain like DCF Sand. Complete the set with Windsor chairs or matching mid century benches to seat 8 people.
All Amish dining tables for 8 people feature a catalyzed conversion varnish that creates a durable finish. The catalyzed finish is waterproof and heat resistant to 220 degrees. No more worrying about using a coaster to protect your dining table from water rings!
Those are some of the popular options for custom ordering an Amish dining table for 8 people. As you browse our gallery online, contact our team at Dutch Craft Furniture with any questions you may have. For those in and around Ohio, stop by our spacious showroom in downtown Berlin. Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of an 8 seater solid wood dining room table for yourself.
Our showroom in Ohio's Amish Country offers pickup options, if you'd like to bring a truck for your furniture. We also offer a white glove home delivery that includes full setup of all dining sets. Delivery charges and lead times vary by location.
