Collection: Dining Tables & Chairs

It doesn’t really matter whether you are looking to host your own grand dinner party or just need a sturdy spot for the kids to sit at and do their homework, the dining landscape has changed in recent times and you will find it is now all about "quiet luxury".  This year looks set to be the year of the round dining table and chairs

If you are looking for a new dining table this year and want to stay on trend, then you want to be thinking soft curves, tactile materials, as well as a move away from matching sets towards a more curated collection look that matches with your own style and personality.

Top Trends for 2026

• Organic Shapes: The traditional style you may well be used to of rigid, rectangular shaped tables is now out. Oval, round, and pill shaped tables are all showing increasing popularity and starting to lead the way when people are planning their dining area. The benefit these alternative shapes will bring you is that they help to soften the room and also, they make it easier to squeeze in an extra guest at the table on the odd occasion it is needed without anyone getting stuck with a sharp corner.
• The "Curated" Look: The era of the matching dining table and chairs set is starting to fade. You will find that these days designers are now starting to chose to go with an approach of mixing and matching. You might pair a heavy oak table with upholstered chairs in jewel tones (forest green or burgundy) or even a mix of different wooden chairs for a "collected over time" vibe.
• Sustainable & Tactile: When shopping with us at Price Crash Furniture, sustainable wood and FSC-certified timber come as standard. We’re also seeing a huge rise in popularity of dining tables that come with ceramic tops.  The tops on these tables you will find often look like marble but are virtually indestructible and are typically heat, scratch, and stain-resistant as well.
• Warm Woods: The grey tones that were on trend and incredibly popular for a good long while are now starting to be replaced again by rich walnut, warm oak, and even dark chestnut finishes. These finishes were popular a while ago and we are seeing them starting to come back into fashion as tastes change and people good for a warmer wood look again.

Choosing the Right Shape

Essential "Rule of Thumb" Measurements

We believe here at Price Crash Furniture that it is pretty much vital that before you buy, you go and grab a tape measure. You will find unfortunately that a table that’s too big can actually make a room feel quite like a claustrophobic hallway.

• The "Elbow Room" Rule: Allow 60cm to 75cm of width per person at the table.
• The "Wall Gap" Rule: Leave at least 90cm between the edge of the table and the wall (or other furniture) so people can actually pull their chairs out and walk behind them.
• The "Knee Gap" Rule: Ensure there is about 25cm to 30cm of space between the chair seat and the underside of the table.

Materials: Lifestyle vs. Maintenance

• For Busy Families: Go with Ceramic or Sintered Stone. You can put a hot pot directly on them, and kids can’t scratch them with forks.
• For the "Naturalist": Solid Wood (Oak/Walnut). It ages beautifully and can be sanded down and refinished if it gets damaged.
• For Small/Dark Rooms: Glass. It doesn't take up "visual weight," making the room feel larger and brighter.

Quick Tip: If you live in an open-plan home, then you want to make sure that you look for upholstered chairs. The bonus that they will bring you is that they are great for absorbing sound and will help you to dampen the clatter of plates and cutlery as well as the noise of echoing conversations.