The dining table is the one piece of furniture that sees it all: homework, holiday meals, conversations that linger. Dufresne carries dining tables in every size, shape, and height, with dining chairs to complete the room.
What Dining Table Shape Do You Need?
Rectangular tables seat four to eight people and work with a wide range of chair styles, a reliable pick for any household that gathers regularly.
Round tables suit smaller spaces. Without corners to navigate, they allow easier movement and feel more conversational.
Oval tables sit between rectangular and round, seating more people than a round table of similar width while softening the look of a longer room.
Extendable tables stay compact day to day and grow with a leaf when the holidays or a dinner party call for extra seats. Our dining table buying guide walks through leaf styles and Thanksgiving-ready picks in more detail.
Counter-Height tables sit at 34 to 36 inches (86 to 91 cm) and pair with stools for a casual, open-concept feel. Bar-Height tables, around 40 to 42 inches (102 to 107 cm), bring a pub-style look suited to kitchen islands. Browse our dining sets if you'd rather shop the table and chairs together.
How Do You Choose the Right Dining Table Size?
Start with your room and leave enough clearance on all sides so chairs can pull out freely. Then count your seats: the more people you regularly host, the longer the table needs to be. If your headcount shifts through the year, an extendable table covers both without a large permanent footprint. Solid wood holds up best to daily use over the long term.
Frequently Asked Dining Table Questions
What is a dining set? A dining set is a table sold with matching chairs, and sometimes a bench, as a coordinated package. The pieces are scaled and finished to work together, making sets a practical starting point, with most including four to six chairs.
What size dining table do I need? Allow roughly 24 inches (61 cm) of table length per person, then confirm at least 36 inches (91 cm) of clearance on all sides. A four-person table needs at least 48 inches (122 cm), a six-person table needs 60 to 72 inches (152 to 183 cm), and an eight-person table works best at 84 inches (213 cm) or longer.
What is an extendable dining table? An extendable dining table uses a leaf, or series of leaves, to add seating length when needed and fold away when not. Common types include drop-in leaf, butterfly leaf, drop leaf, and stow leaf, suited to anyone who hosts occasionally but prefers a compact table day to day.
What is the best shape for a dining table? Rectangular suits longer rooms and larger households. Round works well in square rooms and tighter spaces. Oval seats more than a round table of similar width while keeping a softer look. If space is limited, round or oval makes a room feel less cramped.
Does Dufresne offer delivery for dining tables? Yes, we offer several delivery options, including our White-glove delivery service. It includes setup, assembly, and packaging removal, worth considering for a table that's large, heavy, or awkward to manoeuvre on your own.
Browse the full dining table collection online, or visit a Dufresne location in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Ontario to see them in person. Financing is available if you'd rather spread the cost.