Shabby Chic Dining Table

A shabby chic dining table is the perfect table for your kitchen or dining area. The nice thing about shabby chic is that it can be added to almost any décor, and if your primary theme is shabby chic, it doesn’t take a lot of coaxing to rehabilitate a table to your kitchen. A color change, a tea-dyed table runner or a primitive table center arrangement can help blend almost any table style into your dining area.

Where to Find Shabby Chic

Yard sales, estate auctions and flea markets are good places to find shabby chic furnishings. The best tables for shabby chic are tables made of solid wood rather than department store particle board furnishings. You can work with the latter, but they won’t be your best choice. Real wood, metal or glass are your best choices for shabby chic. You can even purchase unfinished wood furniture and quickly turn it into shabby chic. Apply layers of differently colored paint, letting each layer dry between coats. Make the last coat of paint be the color you want in your dining area. Lightly sand corners and areas that would receive wear during normal use allowing color from the lower layers to show at the edges. This simulates the way older furniture was often refurbished, and the way it wears over time.

Purchasing Ready-Made Shabby Chic

If you have little time for the treasure hunt of searching for the perfect piece through junk shops, yard sales and estate auctions, you can purchase ready-made shabby chic. A quick browse of Etsy or Pinterest will turn up hundreds of lovely tables and table treatments.

Make Your Existing Table Shabby Chic

If you have a dining table but you don’t want to change its finish, you can quickly turn it into a shabby chic dining table by adding a table runner or tablecloth. Age a white tablecloth by dying it using coffee or tea. The resultant color will be that soft, off-white that’s often seen in heirloom tablecloths. Add some mason jar salt and pepper shakers or a decorated mason jar centerpiece to complete the look.

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Flory Dining Table
Flory Dining Table

The Rustic Natural Finish Rectangular Extension Table with Built-in Storage Drawers is a dining table that creates a warm boho setting for future gatherings. It's crafted from solid and engineered wood with scoring and knots that give off a distressed look. The rectangular tabletop features rounded edges, and it includes built-in storage drawers that let you tuck away place settings, silverware, and other items to help eliminate clutter. The spacious dimensions of this table allow you to seat six people around it comfortably, ideal for casual dinners and special occasions.

Elora Pine Solid Wood Dining Table
Elora Pine Solid Wood Dining Table

The European elegance of this dining table is given a rustic update with its handcrafted design, distressed dovetail gray finish, and X-shaped base. Crafted of pine hardwoods, it features open scrollwork on the pedestal frame and thick sides for durability.

Carolyn Counter Height Extendable Dining Table
Carolyn Counter Height Extendable Dining Table

Perched atop four legs with fluted and turned detailing, this rectangular table brings traditional appeal to your dining room. It's made from a blend of solid and engineered wood, and features a two-tone white and nutmeg finish for cottage appeal.

Concert 72'' Genuine Marble Trestle Dining Table
Concert 72'' Genuine Marble Trestle Dining Table

This trestle-style dining table is made from wood in a weathered espresso hue, and showcases four turned legs and bracket feet for a traditional look. Its tabletop features white marble with veining for a modern twist on the classic dining room table, making it perfect for French country or farmhouse aesthetics. This table comfortably seats eight for homemade brunch or Thai takeout. Hand-curated by Kelly Clarkson.

Clintwood Solid Wood Dining Table
Clintwood Solid Wood Dining Table

This table features a sandstone finish giving this piece a naturally weathered look, perfect for the modern farmhouse and rustic aesthetics alike. The 28" self-storing butterfly leaf gives the table and your dining room so much flexibility while turned legs add rustic elegance. Add this table to your living room today!

Ato Extendable Trestle Dining Table
Ato Extendable Trestle Dining Table

This Extendable Dining Table from our Monaco Collection features a two-tone finish that blends harmoniously. The turned legs and crossbars of the base have an abstract bamboo or spool design that curves into connecting blocks and ball feet, all with a distressed patina for that vintage appeal. The top has a lighter, grey rub-through with a cream undertone finish, and with two 18-inch inserts, you can adjust the table's size to suit your needs! Coordinating Dining Chairs are also available for added comfort and convenience.

Tiphaine Extendable Dining Table
Tiphaine Extendable Dining Table

This extendable dining table (99"W x 42"D x 30"H) is the perfect pick for a cozy family gathering or a dinner party. It's made from solid and engineered wood with a white finish and has turned and fluted details for lots of French country style. The rectangular piece features a brown and gray surface with a removable leaf in the middle that extends 108" long, so it easily seats up to seven guests. Plus, we love that the wood scoring throughout adds an extra layer of charm to your dining room or eat-in kitchen.

Brandi Farmhouse Round Pedestal Dining Table
Brandi Farmhouse Round Pedestal Dining Table

The Reclaimed Walnut Wood Round Pedestal Dining Table with Diamond Veneer Top creates a charming farmhouse allure for your dining room décor. This round dining table features a diamond veneer top in a reclaimed walnut wood finish, and an antique cream finish on the pedestal base beautifully complements the tabletop, creating a warm farmhouse look. With its simple design, this round dining table pairs easily with your décor and serves as the focal point of your dining space. Assembly is required and tools are included for your convenience.

Curran Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
Curran Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

This gorgeous table is made of mahogany wood in an off-white finish with a taupe top. The classic design includes four turned legs and an apron, bringing elegance to traditional, transitional, and elegance-inspired dining spaces.

Tanveer 64'' Dining Table
Tanveer 64'' Dining Table

This rectangular dining table, inspired by a French country design aesthetic, is crafted from solid wood and the natural grain variations are highlighted by the light whitewash. The gracefully curved legs and scalloped apron add fluidity and a touch of elegance to this handsome piece. It measures 64" long and, in addition to use as a dining table, it is well-suited for crafting, office paperwork, and kid’s art projects. Chairs are sold separately. Best of all, this table arrives at your home fully assembled.

Piedmont Extendable Dining Table
Piedmont Extendable Dining Table

The Farmhouse Table provides a versatile gathering spot for your home. It combines a traditional silhouette with industrial details and a plank-style top that offers plenty of space to craft your own tablescape, no matter which meal you’re enjoying. Crafted from solid wood and manufactured wood in a farmhouse white finish, this table boasts turned legs and a tabletop ideal for serving up dinner tonight.

Eminence Extendable Dining Table
Eminence Extendable Dining Table

This extendable dining table brings the farmhouse look to your dining room or eat-in kitchen. The tabletop consists of a blend of solid and engineered wood, with planked detailing for added texture. It features turned legs and an antiqued white finish for French country flair, and arrives with a leaf that extends it to comfortably seat eight. Hand-curated by Kelly Clarkson.

Valora Counter Height 84'' Dining Table
Valora Counter Height 84'' Dining Table

The Valora Table is useful in many ways. At a height of 36 inches, it can be used as a counter-height dining table, island bar, craft table, or tall desk. Featuring slim, shaped legs and a stretcher base, the gathering table has an inviting taupe and off-white finish.

Penix Extendable Pine Solid Wood Dining Table
Penix Extendable Pine Solid Wood Dining Table

This extendable dining table from Signature Design by Ashley boasts a generous dining surface and a removable leaf. The table's leg is beautifully turned and stylized, with large block construction at the apron for strength. It can accommodate up to eight diners and features solid wood construction using pine solids and lumber-core sides.

Adli Counter Height 78.5'' Pine Solid Wood Dining Table
Adli Counter Height 78.5'' Pine Solid Wood Dining Table

This charming and smaller-scaled table combines French and Farmhouse influences. The delicate turned and tapered legs are fluted to enhance the sense of fragility, yet are crafted of solid and sturdy wood. The table's apron is routed and enhanced by a center medallion. The tabletop has been scraped to achieve an aged appearance inspired by years of loving use.

Ashwell Extendable Solid Wood Dining Table
Ashwell Extendable Solid Wood Dining Table

The dining table is the centerpiece of a dining ensemble. When choosing one, be sure to consider the number of people you will seat regularly and how much room you have in your dining area. This table is a great option for seating everyone in classic seaside style: crafted from a blend of solid and manufactured wood, this piece features a mahogany-finished surface on four white, turned legs for an on-trend two-tone look. Featuring a removable leaf, it can comfortably seat up to six.

Alfresco Counter Height Extendable Dining Table
Alfresco Counter Height Extendable Dining Table

The Ponte friendship table, featuring an inviting architectural salvage look and an authentic hand-painted Oyster finish in a light gray tone with hand-planing and scraping to give a vintage appearance, exudes a casual European provincial style. Flexible for multiple uses, the table has two 12-inch leaves extending to 84 inches with both leaves in place. The height adjusts from 30-inch dining height to 36-inch counter height, depending on your preference. Featuring a well-traveled aesthetic that is inspired by heirloom pieces found in homes perched on cliffs along the Italian coastline of the Adriatic Sea, Hooker Furniture's Alfresco collection is crafted of oak veneers with an ageless look and feel.

Riggio 66'' Dining Table
Riggio 66'' Dining Table

The French Country Casual Dining Table anchors formal dining rooms and eat-in kitchens in French country style. Crafted from solid ash, poplar and manufactured wood, the rectangular silhouette features tasteful moldings and four elegantly turned legs. Perfect for intimate dinners or festive feasts alike, this table comfortably seats six and can be paired with your choice of chairs. To clean, we recommend wiping with a dry cloth. Assembly is required upon arrival.

Molinaro 63'' Pine Solid Wood Dining Table
Molinaro 63'' Pine Solid Wood Dining Table

This farmhouse-inspired dining table is a perfect fit for modern spaces. It's crafted from solid wood, and it stands atop four turned legs with slight weathered detailing for the look of a well-worn heirloom item. It can also be used in rustic and classically-inspired interiors. The table seats six comfortably for family meals and casual gatherings of friends.

Mixon Extendable Dining Table
Mixon Extendable Dining Table

This dining table offers a stylish contrast to the rubbed white finish of the rest of the piece. It features a multi-step distressed finish on top, which offers a stylish contrast to the rubbed white finish on the rest of the table. With this piece, you can create a comfortable and stylish dining area for all your casual get-togethers, elaborate holiday dinners and more. Constructed of MDF, solid pine wood and veneers. When you need more space, simply add the leaf for extra inches of table space.

Grace Extendable Pedestal Dining Table
Grace Extendable Pedestal Dining Table

This farmhouse-chic dining table features an 18'' leaf, which expands this 48'' L table to seat six—ideal for when you have guests (or just a large family!) Hand-curated by Kelly Clarkson, this dining table is crafted of solid and engineered wood in a distressed white hue for antiqued appeal. The oval tabletop features hand-chiseled grooves for cottage appeal, while the turned pedestal base makes it perfect for French country homes.

Parke 42'' Pine Solid Wood Pedestal Dining Table
Parke 42'' Pine Solid Wood Pedestal Dining Table

This 42"-diameter round dining table makes a cozy, intimate setting in your French-country style kitchen. Made of solid pine wood with a natural light brown stain and a white finish, the pedestal base is offset with a wood grain that brings rustic charm to your casual dining area.

Drop Leaf Pine Solid Wood Pedestal Dining Table
Drop Leaf Pine Solid Wood Pedestal Dining Table

Forest's traditional design features a classic pedestal base and stunning carved scroll details highlighted by a finish, making it a timeless addition to any dining room.

Chantal 54'' Mango Solid Wood Pedestal Dining Table
Chantal 54'' Mango Solid Wood Pedestal Dining Table

The Chantal Pedestal Table is inspired by European architecture of the 18th century, and its design will continue to be a showstopper wherever it is placed.

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Construction:

A shabby chic dining table is often crafted out of solid pine, mango, or rubber wood in order to create an anchor piece of kitchen furniture that can last for decades. You'll find lots of options that showcase distinct design features on the four legs, such as cabriole or fluted legs, scrollwork, intricate moldings, or even carved medallions. There are some shabby chic dining tables that contain trestle-style or X-shaped bases with stone table tops as well. For most wood options, the knots of the wood are fully on display or there might be a two-toned look with the table top painted a different color than the base. Design expert Sheila Bridges suggests opting for a shabby chic dining table in a sandstone or antique grey finish that will fit seamlessly in neutral contemporary kitchens. Some tables may come with extension leaves to make the table longer for entertaining.

Size:

Interior designer Shawn Henderson recommends choosing a rectangular shabby chic dining table for larger kitchen spaces that easily accommodates eight people when you're hosting a dinner party. On average, rectangular shabby chic dining tables are anywhere from 55 to 75 inches in length with long table tops that typically sit on four legs. When these tables have extension leaves in them, they work well for large formal dining spaces and can usually sit up to 10 people. You will also find some round or oval-shaped shabby chic dining tables that often sit on pedestal bases that measure between 28 to 35 inches wide. This design works well in smaller kitchens. It depends on the structure of the dining chairs you choose to fit underneath, but most shabby chic dining tables sit between 30 to 35 inches off the ground.

Additional features:

Whether you opt for something new or a vintage piece, shabby chic dining tables make an inspired choice for those looking for longevity as they can always be stripped down and refurbished. There are lots of shabby chic dining tables that come with butterfly or self-storing extension leaves that allow you to change the length of your table if needed. Poonam Khanna suggests opting for a dining table with a special veneered top as it will add stain and water resistance which is ideal for families. If you're always looking for more storage space, choose a shabby chic dining table design with drawers, storage, or shelves built underneath the tabletop. There are also some styles available that come with matching chairs or benches to complete your entire kitchen look.

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