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Dining Room Table Recommendation?

post #1 of 25
7/28/09 at 4:00pm
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Looking for a dining room table and thought you all might have some guidance. Here is what I have in mind:

1. Round table 45-50 inches
2. Aesthetic - I tend to like more modern/minimal designs
3. Material/Color - Fairly open. I have light wood floors and figured the color should compliment the floors, though I wouldnt want something that was too close.
4. Budget - Would like to stay in the $1,000 - $1,500 range

I have looked at some of the tables at the usual suspects (DWR, R&B etc) and the table that was most appealing was probably the Saarinen in white marble. However, thought that folks here might have some slightly more "out of the box" suggestions.

Thanks!
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post #2 of 25
7/28/09 at 4:24pm
Isn't the Saarinen nearly twice your budget? Not a lot of great round tables I can think of - the Saarinen is great, maybe in a different color scheme than what's often found? (e.g. black metal base and wood top?). The Prouvé round gueridon is great but also out of the range.

The Cherner round table is a killer and roughly in your range.



The Jens Risom one is cool too - not as nice as the Cherner IMO




What chairs are you using though? I'd think that it's an important part of the equation
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post #3 of 25
7/28/09 at 4:39pm
The problem with the wood tops for the Saarinen is that they are exorbitantly priced. We have a laminate/white and will most likely purchase a marble top for it in the future.

http://www.unicahome.com/c10017/round.html

Check those out.
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post #4 of 25
7/28/09 at 4:41pm
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Which do you like there?
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post #5 of 25
7/28/09 at 4:50pm
there is always the Eames table. Plenty of color options and is below your price point.
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post #6 of 25
7/28/09 at 4:52pm
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Isn't the Saarinen nearly twice your budget?

Yes, Saarinen is pricey and realistically is out of my budget, that is why I am trying to get a feel for some other suggestions that are more attainable


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What chairs are you using though? I'd think that it's an important part of the equation

Dont have any dining room chairs at this point. Figured I would find the table that worked best and go from there.
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post #7 of 25
7/28/09 at 5:01pm
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there is always the Eames table. Plenty of color options and is below your price point.
Looks like office furniture though
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Dont have any dining room chairs at this point. Figured I would find the table that worked best and go from there.
ooooh... then you should get a Hans Olsen set. Pretty cool stuff - but you'll have to hunt a little
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post #8 of 25
7/28/09 at 5:11pm
also, a little small and pushing the price limits, but I've always liked this particular table for something unique
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post #9 of 25
7/28/09 at 5:13pm
also, if you like the Saarinen but can't justify the full granite price
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post #10 of 25
7/28/09 at 5:29pm
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ooooh... then you should get a Hans Olsen set. Pretty cool stuff - but you'll have to hunt a little

Is this the set you are thinking of?



Any idea how much this runs?

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also, a little small and pushing the price limits, but I've always liked this particular table for something unique

I like this one a lot, though it may be too small.
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post #11 of 25
7/28/09 at 5:37pm
Yep - between $1k and $2k depending on condition and location.

I always thought it was the perfect dining set for a smaller NYC apartment - also happens to extend for a larger party. The 3-feet chairs are uber cool





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post #12 of 25
7/28/09 at 6:12pm
IMO, the Saarinen is best in white laminate. The marble looks, to me, off.
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post #13 of 25
7/28/09 at 6:17pm
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IMO, the Saarinen is best in white laminate. The marble looks, to me, off.

Marble looks "off" 99% of the time IMHO.

He should get the Olsen set. Or one of those hovering alien tables (the one with weird, organic-like stools) but those are pricey and I don't remember who made them.
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post #14 of 25
7/28/09 at 6:19pm
+1 on Olsen
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post #15 of 25
7/28/09 at 6:20pm
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Yep - between $1k and $2k depending on condition and location.

I always thought it was the perfect dining set for a smaller NYC apartment - also happens to extend for a larger party. The 3-feet chairs are uber cool


That's actually pretty cool.
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