Round ceramic dining tables

Why a round ceramic dining table?

A round table turns a meal into a conversation: nobody sits at the head and everyone can see each other. With no corners it is easy to walk around, even in a smaller dining room or kitchen. Ceramic adds a top that needs very little attention.

Which diameter should you choose?

Allow 700 to 750 mm of table edge per person. The edge of a round table is 3.14 times the diameter. Keep at least 800 mm of free space around it; standard table height is 760 mm.

• Ø 1100 mm: about 3450 mm of edge, generous for four people.
• Ø 1300 mm: about 4080 mm of edge, for five people.
• Ø 1500 mm: about 4710 mm of edge, for six people.

With a large diameter the centre of the table becomes hard to reach. For more than six people an oval usually works better. Check the numbers against the width of your own chairs too.

Ceramic on a round top: pros and cons

• Heat-resistant: the pan can go straight from the hob to the table.
• Scratch- and stain-resistant: the top is sintered and non-porous; wine and coffee do not soak in.
• UV- and frost-resistant: no fading in the sun, less than 0.1% water absorption, so it suits outdoor use too.
• 29 colours, 12 or 20 mm thick: from plain white and anthracite to concrete look and marble look. A round top is seen from every side, so a strong pattern stands out more.

The downside: ceramic is heavy, so a large round top is not something you move on your own. The edge is sensitive to hard point impact, such as a heavy pan dropped on it.

A base for a round top

Round ceramic tables stand on the Geneve, Lissabon and Praag bases in steel, and Riga 80x40 and Riga 80x80 in steel or stainless steel. They are welded in our workshop in Maasbree, the Netherlands.

• Steel: powder-coated in a fine texture, 3 to 5 times thicker than wet paint, in 10 standard colours. A heavy impact can damage the coating.
• Stainless steel: grade 304, brushed and corrosion-resistant without coating. Fingerprints show but are easy to remove.

Outdoors, steel with an outdoor primer and stainless steel are equally suitable; you choose on looks. More under steel dining tables and stainless steel dining tables.

Round ceramic or round oak?

Choose ceramic for a table you do not need to protect, one that can stand on the patio too. Choose oak for warmth and a grain that deepens in colour over the years; oak is not suitable for outdoor use. All round tables in one place: round dining tables.

Care

A damp cloth is enough, with a mild cleaning agent for grease. Sealing or oiling is not needed. More on the care page.

Design it and see it

In the 3D configurator you set diameter, colour and base and see the price straight away. Material samples are refunded when you return them. Our showroom and workshop in Maasbree are also open on Saturdays. Tables, table tops and bases are delivered within 4 weeks, or at a lower rate within 8 weeks. You can also collect in Maasbree. You get a 2-year guarantee on construction and finish.