Luxury Formal Dining Room Tables
Solid, hand-planed hardwood and rich, natural finishes characterize our handmade line of Bassett rectangle dining tables. Each unique piece is handcrafted and finished by one of Bassett’s artisan furniture artisans, making every dining or accent table a stunning piece of art with extraordinary attention to detail.
Our custom design program empowers you to put your creative hat on. Design a solid wood rectangular table that echoes your unique taste and aesthetic. With numerous options and finishes available, you can add flair and sensibility to your new dining table and furniture designs.
Get your friends and family and gather in your dining area that you’ve so carefully put together - each piece of furniture carefully chosen and designed with the help of a Bassett representative. From a mid-century modern dining table to elegant cabinetry and dining sofas, we have exactly what you need.
Why get a rectangular kitchen or dining room table?
How do you know that a rectangular table is the right shape for your kitchen or dining room? Well, you need to consider more than just your personal shape preference. Instead, think about what will work best for your kitchen or dining room setup.
So which shape of the dining room table is best? This question depends on several factors, including space constraints, design considerations, and how many guests you want to seat. Small space dining tables don't need much space, whereas larger dining tables, like the ones listed above, fill lots of space and can seat lots of people.
The most common shape of dining or kitchen tables is a rectangle. And that’s not without reason. Firstly, most dining rooms and eat-in kitchen spaces are rectangular. And when it comes to giving everyone a place to sit, some rectangular tables are extendable and come with leaf inserts. These are most commonly used when families need more seating for special occasions, like Thanksgiving. That would be virtually impossible with a round table, for instance.
What size of dining room table should I get?
For most, the perfect size of a rectangular table is between 35 to 45 inches wide. This size will accommodate most people’s seating situations. However, you may need to go narrower to 30 inches, depending on the room. The size you need is all up to your space. When measuring your dining space for a rectangular table, take the following into account:
Leave at least 2 feet of elbow room per dining room chair. This is the norm for family-style seating. However, if it’s a formal event, 2.5 feet of elbow room is more the norm.
Allow 3 - 4 feet for foot traffic around the table. Any less and you or guests may have difficulty navigating around the table. Keep at least 1 to 1.5 feet of space between the table, walls, and other furniture. The extra space will allow for seating against the wall if required.
For more ideas, check out our guide on dining table dimensions for some design inspiration.
What are BenchMade tables from Bassett Furniture?
You might call it a return to form. BenchMade custom rectangular tables are crafted by our furniture makers the old-fashioned way – custom made from scratch. Handcrafted by one of our artisan artisans, hand-planed, assembled, and finished right here in America, it’s furniture building with a higher purpose.
Your new table never touches an assembly line. Crafted with meticulous care, our furniture makers make every furniture piece one at a time to your order. We source our red leaf maple from the Appalachian region of the United States. We also replenish two trees with each tree we harvest for our furniture.
How can I buy furniture from Bassett Furniture?
Go to a Bassett furniture showroom near you and have a look at our latest furniture creations. Get inspired by cutting-edge designs from around the world. Then, once you’re ready, let’s get together and build your next family heirloom.
Check out our massive selection of Bassett Furniture home furniture collections in-store with the help of our experienced staff. If you’re not available at the time, you can do it at home from the comfort of your computer. Browse our massive selection and make purchases with our online storefront from your sofa.
Our design consultants are even available to you while you’re home! We can visit you at home or give you a call for a video chat. Whatever works best for you, we’re ready to adapt.
Find a Bassett Furniture store nearest you, and pay us a visit (virtual or not) today.