Contemporary Wood Dining Table Ideas
Looking for a modern wood dining table to refresh and update your home? Consider a contemporary dining table by the Amish furniture makers of Dutch Craft Furniture of Berlin. With a long history of woodworking and fine craftsmanship, our contemporary dining room tables will last for generations. From stunning Live Edge slabs to a sleek, modern oval dining table, browse our extensive gallery for ideas today!
Features of a Modern Kitchen Table
While many modern dining tables feature marble, concrete or glass materials, solid wood has many possibilities for contemporary design. From sleek, tapered table legs to bold, architectural pedestal bases, let's explore modern design features.
Large modern dining room tables often feature a striking pedestal or trestle base design. The arched pedestal base of the Biltmore Amish extendable table creates a beautiful focal point. Draw attention to the elegant design by keeping the captain's chairs off to the side when not using the furniture.
An affordable option for a modern solid wood dining table, the Shaker Mid-Century Table is a customer favorite. With a simple, Shaker style featuring tapered table legs, this table pairs beautifully with modern black dining chairs. Generally speaking, tables with legs at the corners rather than a large pedestal base offer a money-saving option.
Many modern dining table and chairs sets opt for contrast in color and texture. Pair a wooden dining table with upholstered dining chairs to add a natural texture without overpowering a small space. Similarly, wood-stained dining tables pair well with black or white painted chair styles. When the table is the only furniture item with a visible grain texture, the effect is striking.
Modern Extendable Dining Table Options
Contemporary style meets hardworking functionality in the modern extendable table options. Choose any dining table style in the size that fits your home on a daily basis. Then add the extension leaves you need to host your loved ones for the holidays or family dinners.
Extension options vary based on table style. Most tables open from the center of the table to reveal gear driven slides that extend easily. These tables commonly self-store leaves inside the tabletop for your convenience. The number of leaves stored inside the table will vary depending on the size of the table.
Standard table leaves are typically 12" wide. General rule of thumb recommends adding 2 leaves to seat an extra person on each side of the table. This allows diners a comfortable 24" of space per person.
Other tables feature breadboard extension leaves that add onto the ends of the table. These leaves are a bit larger, 18" wide and do not store inside the table. Breadboard extension leaves pair well with modern farmhouse dining tables that feature thick, built-down tabletops.
Pros and Cons of Extendable Modern Wood Tables
While an extendable dining table certainly adds function and convenience, there are some things to consider. A solid wood dining table that extends must include some sort of apron or skirting underneath the tabletop. This keeps your solid wood table from warping as it adjusts to normal humidity changes in your home.
Some solid wood contemporary dining table designs look better without the apron underneath the top. Mid-century modern round tables often feature a sleek, striking pedestal base best displayed with only a solid top. Adding the skirting competes with the pedestal base and detracts from the contemporary design.
Another reason to consider a solid top table rather than extendable is the wood grain. All solid wood will expand and contract widthwise against the wood grain. For this reason, extendable wood tables will have the grain running widthwise on the tabletop. The table will extend easily, and the leaves will fit, even as the wood is adjusting to humidity levels.
Solid top tables, on the other hand, will have the wood grain running lengthwise on the tabletop. This creates a striking focal point in your kitchen or dining room. This is especially noticeable on wood types with a prominent grain texture like Oak or Hickory. The overall color and texture appear more uniform, as there are fewer individual boards in the top.
Creating the Best Modern Wooden Dining Room Set
With classic hardwoods like Red and White Oak, Maple, Cherry, Elm, Hickory and Walnut, there are many options. All dining set styles are available in your choice of wood and stain or paint color. Some dining sets are even available in reclaimed wood. Choose your favorite style, trusting the high quality materials and craftsmanship of Amish furniture makers.
Modern dining table set for 6
Dining tables for 6 people are a classic size that fits well in many homes. Rectangular tables for 6 people range from 66"-84" long depending on the table style. Round tables should be 60"-66" in diameter to fit 6 chairs neatly and allow each person a comfortable space.
Some modern dining sets for 6 include the Shaker Mid Century, Napoleon and Monroe Mid Century. Choose chair styles that are simple and classic like the Windsor, Millcreek or Laker style. Other options like the Cordelle dining chairs add a modern texture to wood dining chairs. Upholstered chairs like the Parson or Dorcy style add softness and style in your favorite fabric colors.
Choosing a Color for Your Contemporary Dining Table and Chairs
The color you choose for your table and chairs is as important as the style. A traditional dining set transforms into a modern style with the right stain color. Contemporary light colors like Willowbend, Cocoa Light and Honey Cider are customer favorites on a variety of wood types. Dark tones including Rich Tobacco, Ebony and Brown Velvet create striking dining room tables.
As you browse the color options for our modern wood dining tables, contact our team at Dutch Craft with any questions you may have. We are always happy to help you determine the best wood type for your contemporary dining table. We can send wood samples in the mail, allowing you to compare grain textures and colors in the comfort of your own home.
While we keep select solid wood dining tables in stock, most will be custom made to order. General lead time is 8-10 weeks for our craftsmen to build your one-of-a-kind table. Additional times for delivery vary by location.
Delivery is available throughout the lower 48 United States. All delivery includes our team bringing the table into your home and completely setting it up for you. No freight shipping, ever. Delivery is always a team of Amish furniture delivery specialists.
Now that you are familiar with the process of ordering a contemporary wooden dining table, shop our extensive gallery. From small dining table styles like the Lakeland to large modern tables for 10+, we have you covered. Select table styles are even available as square dining tables.
Visit our showroom in downtown Berlin, Ohio to experience our dining furniture in person. Our location is a convenient 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh PA, Wheeling WV, Cleveland OH and Columbus OH. For more information, contact our knowledgeable sales team at Dutch Craft Furniture today.
