The Complete Guide to Round Farmhouse Dining Tables
A farmhouse round table from Dutch Craft Furniture adds warmth and style to your dining room. From a small farmhouse round breakfast table to large tables that seat 10 people or more, we have the perfect table for you. Explore our detailed guide in choosing the best round farmhouse table for your home.
Solid Hardwood Farmhouse Round Dining Tables
When shopping for a round farmhouse dining table, make sure you understand the type of wood used to build the table. Not all solid wood is equally strong and durable. Tables built in soft woods like Pine will accumulate scratches, knicks and dents easily. For the most durable wooden dining table, choose a solid American hardwood.
Look at the Janka wood hardness scale to compare wood types for yourself. The Janka scale measures the force required to embed a steel ball into the wood. Wood types from all around the globe are easy to compare with the Janka scale.
In the United States, common hardwood options for round farmhouse tables include White Oak, Cherry, Hickory, Walnut and Maple. Comparing these wood types will help you understand the natural differences of each wood type.
A widely recognized option for a durable table, Oak is one of the most common hardwood options in America. Readily available and pleasing to work with, Oak dining tables come in all sizes and colors. Amish furniture makers in Ohio offer both Red Oak and White Oak wood farmhouse tables.
Rated at 1290 on the Janka scale, Red Oak has a warmer undertone and prominent grain texture. Often simply labeled Oak, Red Oak is more common and usually the most affordable hardwood option. Painted Red Oak table bases are a great option in highlighting a rustic, farmhouse style. Amish furniture makers in Ohio often paint and glaze Red Oak table bases to add a warm, relaxed style.
White Oak wood is slightly harder than Red Oak, making it another great option for a table that will receive daily wear and tear. The Janka scale rates White Oak at 1360. White Oak wood may take on a wide range of styles depending on the cut of the lumber.
Regular, straight sawn White Oak wood has a similar texture and grain pattern to Red Oak. Wood stains may appear a bit lighter on White Oak, as the harder wood will absorb less stain. The natural color is lighter as well, which may affect the overall appearance. Farmhouse colors like Cocoa Light and Stone Brown are classic options on White Oak tabletops.
White Oak is often quarter sawn, especially for Mission and craftsman style tables. Mid-century modern tables shine in rift sawn White Oak wood. These angled cuts on White Oak wood create completely different views of the natural wood grain. For more information about White Oak wood tables, contact an Amish furniture expert at Dutch Craft Furniture.
Maple and Cherry wood are American hardwood options similar in texture and durability. Slightly softer than Oak, the Janka scale rates Maple and Cherry at 950. Maple and Cherry wood have a smooth, subtle grain texture.
Farmhouse round dining tables in Maple and Cherry wood often have lightly distressed plank tabletops. Plank style tabletops have light grooves that enhance the definition between each wooden board. These plank grooves and a light distress add dimension to the smooth wood grain. This dimension hides light scratches in your tabletop better than a completely smooth table, especially with dark wood stains.
Hickory wood is the hardest wood option available for Amish dining tables, rated at 1820 on the Janka scale. Farmhouse round breakfast tables like the Alberta Extending Pub Table are beautiful in solid Hickory wood with Willowbend stain.
Elm and Walnut wood are lesser-known hardwood options with unique grain and color patterns. Elm is the exotic looking wood with a feathery grain pattern, most popular in Michael's Cherry stain. Walnut wood has a medium dark, chocolate brown color perfect with a natural finish, no wood stain needed.
What Size is a Farmhouse Round Dining Table for 6?
A farmhouse round dining table for 6 people is 60"-66" in diameter. 60-inch round farm tables for 6 people are ideally suited with smaller chair styles like the Arlington or Kinglet. Larger, 66-inch round farmhouse dining tables like the Alberta Round Table easily accommodate chairs of all sizes.
Smaller, 48" round tables with a leaf will seat 6 people on occasion. Small, round farmhouse dining tables often feature one folding leaf that stores inside the tabletop. The leaf adds 12", extending the table to a 48"x60" oval shape to seat 6 people. Round Amish dining tables extend easily with gear driven slides inside the tabletop.
Round Farmhouse Kitchen Tables for Small Spaces
Small kitchens benefit from a small round table that opens walkways and high traffic areas. Round farmhouse tables in 36"-42" wide are perfect for 2 every day. Make it a drop leaf table to save even more space.
Modern Farmhouse Furniture Colors for 2025
The shift in stain and farmhouse paint colors continues to drift to light, natural wood tones in 2025. The classic, white round farm table continues to blend with many farmhouse paint colors. A white table base adds contrast to wood floors and brightens a dark eating area. The Glacier White painted table base with White Oak tabletop in Stone Brown stain is a favorite for many a dining space.
Natural wood tones in shades of blonde and tan shine in a variety of wood species. Hickory wood or Maple wood with Willowbend stain complements modern farmhouse design beautifully. White Oak wood with Sand stain is another perfect dining table option in blonde tones. Valley Driftwood is a light stain that adds warmth to gray color palettes.
Traditional, detailed wood pedestals like the Alexandria and Hillside tables in modern finishes add a touch of luxury. The Newport pedestal base features clean lines and timeless style that shines in any wood or color. The timeless pedestal style of the Ellington Round Dining Table has a modern refresh in Oak wood with Grey Shadow stain.
Darker wood stains for round farmhouse tables include Cocoa Light, Stone Brown, Honey Cider and Gunsmoke. A dark round farm table with light, upholstered chairs create a stunning focal point in your formal dining area. The Alberta Round Extendable Dining Table continues to be our top recommendation for large farmhouse round tables.
The iconic style of black Windsor chairs pairs with any round farmhouse dining table. We display the taller style of the Millcreek dining chairs with many round tables including the Newport and Alberta. For tight spaces, consider shorter, black Windsor dining chairs like the Winston chairs. Black dining chairs pair with round wooden tables in all finish colors.
For assistance in creating the best farmhouse dining table for your space, contact us at Dutch Craft Furniture. Our team of Amish furniture experts will walk you through the process of creating a round farm table that fits your style and vision. Visit our showroom in Ohio's Amish Country to experience the wide range of dining room table options in person. Our location in Berlin, Ohio displays round kitchen and dining tables of all styles.
