A dining room table is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can own. Whether hosting a fancy dinner party or covered in piles of junk mail (no judgment), your dining room table should be a reliable home staple that will last your family for years to come.
While a large furniture purchase is definitely an investment, there’s no need to break the bank to find a dining table you’ll love. We’ve rounded up our favorite pieces under $1,000 in styles ranging from midcentury modern to rustic farmhouse. For more inspiration, check out these dining room ideas from our home tour column, House Calls.
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Rivet Industrial Hairpin Dining Table
Amazon | $499
This pick from Amazon’s in-house midcentury modern furniture brand, Rivet, combines a walnut-finish hardwood top with metal hairpin legs which, according to reviews, are much sturdier than they look.
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Chesapeake Extendable Dining Table
AllModern | $469.99
For a flip on the metallic/wood trend, this table from AllModern has a silver-finish top with a natural wooden base.
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Aqua Virgo Burl Dining Table
CB2 | $699
Inject some Italian glamour into your home with this elegant modern table finished in hi-gloss burl veneer. See how an Indianapolis couple styles this piece in their new-build home.
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Mid-Century Expandable Dining Table
West Elm | $559-$899
This versatile table comes in three sizes and can seat up to eight or 10. It’s ideal for people who love to entertain but don’t have a ton of space. And, of course, it looks perfect in a midcentury home.
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Belham Living Magnus Extension Table with Metal Base
Hayneedle | $530.90
A table with an easily accessible extension leaf is a good investment if you do a lot of hosting.
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Adams Extendable Dining Table
Wayfair | $282.99
For smaller spaces, a dining table that does double duty is a smart choice. This one from Wayfair doubles as a console table when not in use.
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Galvin Cafeteria Table
World Market | $799.99
Seating is built into this whimsical retro cafeteria-style table, with stools that swivel underneath for easy storage.
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Tolix Marais Four-Seater Dining Table
Design Within Reach | $995
This industrial metal table from French designer Xavier Pauchard pairs well with his distinctive Marais A cafe chairs, both designed for Tolix.
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Fuze Grey Dining Table
CB2 | $999
If you’re going for an industrial or Brutalist look, you can’t get much more industrial than a solid slab of marble, granite, stone and natural fibers. CB2 compares it to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater.
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