Solid Oak Dining Table Options: Amish Furniture Classics

Amish dining furniture collections have featured oak dining tables for many years. Red and White Oak is readily available in Ohio's extensive forests. This makes it one of the most affordable hardwood options. Our guide helps you determine if Oak is the best solid hardwood option for you.

Comparing White Oak and Red Oak Wood

Amish furniture makers in Ohio offer both Red and White Oak wood for all solid wood dining tables. Let's compare the two different wood options.

Red Oak Wood:

1. Red Oak is the most affordable hardwood for furniture. Any painted Oak tables and chairs will use Red Oak for that reason.
2. Red Oak is more common. Anytime we simply label a product "Oak", it will be Red Oak.
3. The Janka Wood Rating of Red Oak is 1290.
4. The pronounced grain texture hides small knicks and scratches well, perfect for dining tables.
5. Red Oak is typically straight sawn.
6. Red Oak has a warm, blonde wood color naturally. This is ideal for honey oak dining furniture and other stain colors with warm undertones.
7. The grain texture and natural color of Red Oak wood is ideally suited for a rustic or country style home.
8. Give Red Oak furniture a modern style refresh with new color options. Sleek, dark stain colors minimize the grain variation.

White Oak Wood:

1. White Oak has a slightly higher price tag than Red Oak. Choose rustic grade White Oak wood to save money.
2. White Oak is a harder wood option than Red Oak. The Janka scale rates White Oak at 1360.
3. The grain texture of White Oak wood is similar to Red Oak when straight sawn. White Oak is often quarter sawn or rift sawn, creating an angled view of the grain. Quarter sawn and rift sawn wood has more waste, creating a higher price tag.
4. We often use rustic grade White Oak wood for farmhouse styles. Rustic White Oak will include small knots, filled in to create a smooth finish.
5. Select grade White Oak, especially rift sawn, is ideal for mid-century modern dining furniture styles.
6. White Oak wood has a light color naturally. The undertones in the wood appear blonde, with less warmth than Red Oak wood.

 

Solid Oak Dining Table Styles

We offer a wide range of styles in our handcrafted, quality Amish dining table collection.

2 Tone White and Oak dining tables

Oak wood is a classic choice for farmhouse dining tables. The prominent grain texture has a relaxed, casual appeal in light stain colors like Cocoa Light. This is a natural complement to a table base in a distressed, white painted finish.

We offer many options for a 2-tone, white and Oak dining table. The Arcadia dining collection features Red Oak wood for the table base and chair frames. The tabletop and chair seats are solid White Oak wood. The Coastal White paint and glaze on Red Oak highlights the grain texture and creates a rustic farm table base.

Choosing White Oak for the tabletop adds a modern farmhouse appeal to the Arcadia set. The wood is naturally lighter, and the grain is a bit more subtle. White Oak is also harder than Red Oak, perfect for a durable tabletop that receives daily use.

A popular White Oak dining table for 6, the Farmhouse table pairs a White Oak tabletop with a painted Maple base. Painted Maple wood will not show wood grain, creating a smooth finish. To balance a rustic Oak tabletop, we often lightly distress painted Maple wood bases.

Round Oak Dining Tables

Round Oak dining tables with a center pedestal create a sturdy, long lasting table. The size of the pedestal varies by overall table size. Small round tables ranging from 44-48 inches in diameter will seat 4 people comfortably. Large round tables like the Albany Pedestal Table are a wonderful round table option for 8-10 people or more.

Creating a Custom Oak Dining Table Set

At Dutch Craft Furniture, all dining room sets are completely customizable. Choose the style of table you prefer, from pedestal and trestle tables to tables with legs at the corners. Next, choose the size of your table. All styles are available in a wide range of sizes.

Make your table extendable by adding leaves. All wooden dining tables are available as fixed tabletops or with leaves to extend when hosting family for dinner. The number of leaves available varies by the style of table.

Complete the set with matching chairs or benches. All chair styles are available to match any dining table. From solid wood dining chairs to quality, upholstered dining chairs, you are sure to find an Amish chair style you love.

Make your final color choice by requesting solid Oak wood samples. Our team is happy to send your samples in the mail, allowing you to review color options in the comfort of your own home.

Standard Sizes for Solid Oak Dining Table and 6 Chairs

Oak tables for 6 people are available in many sizes including:

• 36x48 Rectangle Table - with 1 Leaf (Leaf adds 12", Extended Table Size - 36"x60")
• 48" Round Table - with 1 Leaf (Leaf adds 12", Extended Table Size - 48"x60")
• 66" Round Table - No Extension Leaves
• 42x54 Rectangle Table - with 1 Leaf (Leaf adds 12", Extended Table Size - 42"x66")
• 42x66 Oval Table - No Extension Leaves
• 44x66 Rectangle Table - No Extension Leaves
• 42x72 Rectangle Table - No Extension Leaves
• 42x80 Rectangle Table - No Extension Leaves

 

What is the Finish on Solid Oak Dining Room Tables?

Local craftsmen finish each table with a catalyzed conversion varnish. This finish is heat resistant up to 220 degrees, waterproof and UV resistant.

Care and Maintenance of Oak Wood Dining Tables

Relax and enjoy your new Oak dining table. Keep it indoors, in a controlled temperature and humidity to prevent stress on the wood. Clean it regularly using a mild soap and water to remove grime and dust. We do not recommend wood conditioners or polishes on Amish dining tables.

For more information about our solid wood dining room table collection contact Dutch Craft Furniture today. Our knowledgeable sales team will help you design the perfect dining set in Oak or any other wood type.