When looking for a decent dining table, there are a few crucial criteria that you should prioritise, including how well it will fit in the area you have available, how much it will cost you, and whether or not you will be happy with the design for many years to come.
First, if you want your table to last for at least five to ten years, Christophe Pourny, a master furniture restorer and the author of “The Furniture Bible,” recommends that you don’t give in to fads. “You might wake up one day and wonder what you were thinking if you get something too funky, with too many weird details,” he warned. “Keep it strong and simple.”
Consider how it feels to sit at each table, whether you can spend a lot of time there, and look for wear on the floor models.