Pedestal Dining Table

Pedestal Dining Table

The pedestal dining table is another great design that is function and stylish for either the kitchen or family dining room. It's design is usually a round tabletop with a single pedestal leg in the middle of the table going down to the floor and supported by 3-5 feet. They come in a wide range of sizes and materials, from small tables to very large ones. Because of the pedestal they are often not expandable, although the more clever designs do offer an extra leaf as an option. Expandable pedestal tables are definitely more expensive because that feature requires a lot of skill to create. They can have drop leaf sides if it's part of the design, but many are just regular tables that always stay the same size.

One option is to buy a complete set of table and matching chairs. Because they are round they fit best in larger rooms with plenty of room around it to walk and serve food. If they have the drop leaf design that side can be lowered to make even more space, but most of the time their elegance demands that all sizes be up.

This is a very popular table in smaller apartments which don't have enough room for large parties anyway. If you regular host large gatherings you would need an expandable table, not one with a pedestal.

These are beautiful tables and we have links to a couple of our favorites on amazon.