Dining Tables

Dining Tables at RB12

RB12 stocks over a hundred dining tables from Scandinavian and Italian studios, ranging from compact 100 cm round tables for two or four through to extendable designs that stretch past 200 cm for larger gatherings. The category covers fixed tops, drop-leaf and extension mechanisms, and both round and rectangular formats, so you can match the table to the shape and traffic pattern of the room rather than the other way round.

Most of the range comes from Nova Nook, with further options from Bolia, Bonaldo, Saba Italia and Cane-line, alongside smaller collections from Miniforms, Caso Furniture and Cattelan Italia. Between them they cover most budgets and most styles a London dining room needs.

Choosing the Right Size for Your Room

Start by measuring the space with the chairs pulled out, not just the footprint of the table itself. A round table such as the Crane II Round Dining Table at 100 cm suits a smaller room or an everyday breakfast setting for four, while a longer rectangular table works better for a room that also needs to feel proportionate against a run of sideboard or shelving along one wall.

If your dining room doubles as an entertaining space, an extending table is the more practical choice. Several Nova Nook designs, including the Extendable Table PLACAUX, move from an everyday size up to a longer setting when a leaf is added, so the table can seat six on a normal evening and stretch for guests without needing a second piece of furniture.

Leave enough clearance around the table for chairs to be pushed back and for people to walk past when seated, particularly if the table sits close to a doorway or a run of cabinetry.

Materials and Finishes

Wood veneer is the most common finish across the range, with oak appearing in several forms, including natural oak veneer, cremona torro oak and oak veneer finishes on the Nova Nook extendable tables. Walnut, in a Lincoln walnut finish, and beech veneer are also available on the LOALOA extendable table, giving a warmer, darker alternative to the oak options.

Beyond solid wood and veneer, the category includes designs with black finishes and painted or lacquered tops, such as the black-finished ASPER table, for a more graphic look that works well in a room where the chairs and sideboard carry the wood tone instead.

Whichever finish you choose, wipe spills promptly and use placemats or a table runner under hot dishes and anything that could scratch a veneer surface. A light wood polish or manufacturer-recommended cleaner every few months keeps a veneer top looking even across the whole surface rather than patchy where it gets the most use.

Fixed, Round and Extendable Tables

The category splits broadly into three practical groups. Fixed rectangular tables, like the KORELLA Dining Table, suit dining rooms with a settled layout where the table won't need to change size. Round tables, including the ERLO and ERLOM ranges at 100 cm, work well in square rooms or open-plan spaces where a round shape reduces sharp corners and lets people gather more informally.

Extendable tables are the third group and the most flexible. The FLLOR, MAUT, ESTRELLA and PLACAUX ranges all move between two lengths, so one table can cover a compact weekday setting and a fuller weekend one. This is worth considering if your dining space also has to work as a home office desk or a casual work surface during the week.

Named Designs Worth a Closer Look

The Cane-line Pure Dining Table is the sole Cane-line piece in the category and sits at the more considered end of the range. The Dining Table 200 cm MARIS is a fixed table sized for a larger room from the outset rather than relying on an extension leaf.

For a rounder, softer profile, the ERLO Round Dining Table and its sibling ERLOM design both come in at 100 cm, a practical starting size for smaller households, while the JAKKO table at 200x100 cm gives a long, narrow footprint suited to a galley-style dining room.

Pairing With Chairs and the Rest of the Room

Once you've settled on a table, the next decision is what surrounds it. Browse Dining Chairs for seating in matching or contrasting wood tones, or look at Stools if the table sits against a kitchen island or breakfast bar rather than in a formal dining room.

A sideboard against the nearest wall gives you somewhere to store table linen, glassware and serving pieces close to hand; see the wider Sideboards range for options in similar finishes. Above the table, a pendant light set at the right drop can anchor the whole arrangement visually, and RB12's Pendant Lights category has designs sized for both round and rectangular tables.

For the room as a whole, it's worth looking at the broader Dining Room category, which brings tables, chairs and storage together in one place.

Shop Dining Tables in the UK at RB12

RB12 ships designer dining tables from Nova Nook, Bolia, Bonaldo, Saba Italia, Cane-line and other European brands to addresses across the UK. Whether you need a compact round table for a flat in London or an extendable design for a family dining room, the current range of 112 tables covers fixed, round and extending formats in oak, walnut, beech and painted finishes.