Dining Tables

The dining table defines an important surface within the room, whether placed in a dedicated dining area, a kitchen, or an open-plan space. Its shape and material selection should directly reflect the room’s character and functional purpose. NO GA’s selection presents dining tables where formal precision meets meticulous craftsmanship. Each model is chosen to serve as a deliberate visual focal point in the interior.

Shape and Proportions of the Dining Table

The shape and size of a dining table affect the room’s flow and how many people the table can accommodate. Rectangular tables offer a clear linear structure, often working well in narrow rooms. They can also be placed against a wall in more compact spaces, functioning as practical kitchen tables.

Round dining tables encourage social dynamics and facilitate interaction among all guests without anyone sitting at the edge. The round form, as seen in designs from Fritz Hansen and Knoll, also softens spaces with sharp architectural lines. For proper sizing, approximately 60 centimeters per person is recommended. A table with a 120-centimeter diameter seats four comfortably, while 160 centimeters can seat six.

Square kitchen tables provide visual balance and are ideal for smaller spaces where symmetry is desired. Like round tables, they offer equal seating distribution but with a more graphic expression and often suit square rooms or intimate settings.

Materials and Construction

Our selection highlights the natural qualities and finishes of materials. Many of the international dining tables and tabletops we offer are made of solid materials like wood, with walnut and oak being popular options. There’s also a broad range of materials such as glass, marble, laminate, plastic, and metal.

Brands like the Italian Poliform and Zanotta work with refined materials and finely crafted surfaces that require high production precision. The Scandinavian counterpart, such as Vaarnii, uses Finnish pine with a rawer, more direct aesthetic, offering a clear contrast in expression. Together, they illustrate the diversity of form and material philosophies present in NO GA’s curated design range.

Flexibility with Extension Leaves for the Dining Table

For dining tables that need to accommodate additional guests without taking up too much space permanently, extension leaf solutions are useful. These often engineer-designed mechanisms allow the table to extend smoothly when needed. The extension system should feel integrated into the design and not compromise the table’s aesthetic when closed. Many models can extend up to one meter, comfortably seating up to ten people.

Choosing Chairs for the Kitchen Table

Pairing a dining table with chairs is about creating a balanced composition. A chair should provide adequate legroom and visually complement the thickness of the tabletop. For tables with strong formal presence or distinctive materials — like a polished marble surface by Knoll or a black high-gloss finish from Cassina — a pared-back chair design can provide visual contrast. Conversely, combining materials such as a solid wood table with a steel or molded plastic chair can add a dynamic quality to the interior. A thin metal-framed table can be matched with a sculptural wooden chair for a well-balanced expression.