Counter Height Dining Table Price Guide

Balancing Budgets and Amenities

It is very easy to buy a counter height dining table that exceeds your needs. Be sure you get one that realistically fits your seating needs and does not crowd your dining room.

There are a lot of things to consider when buying a counter height dining table, but the most important thing to be concerned with is your budget. Tables can be found for just about any price point so it's just a matter of determining your level of need for things like build quality, materials and extras like drawers, foot rests, etc…

Here's a counter height dining table price guide to give you a rough idea of how much a new table and chairs will cost:

Counter Height Chairs: keep in mind when buying a counter height table that your standard chairs just won't work. Counter height tables sit at least 36 to 40 inches tall.

While tables are relatively inexpensive, chairs are not. For a quality counter height chair or stool, look to spend between $225 and $350. This adds a significant cost to your purchase because you'll need at least four, though preferably six, to fill out your dining table.

Dining Sets: It may be desirable to by a counter height dining table and chairs together. A counter height dining set adds a synergy to the room because of the aesthetic flow from table to chair.

This is especially important where tables have a more unique look, such as a tropical style or metal trim.

A dining set from a reputable company will usually start around $1,200 - $1,500. This base price is for wood veneer tables. Solid wood counter height tables often cost much more because durability and build quality is vastly improved.

Glass counter height table: Glass top tables make a bold statement in any room. The contemporary look and the way they amplify the natural light is unmatched in dining furniture.

Typically, glass table tops come mounted on metal frames, though wood is not entirely uncommon. Counter height pub tables are usually in the $250 - $300 range, while glass dining tables start between $400 and $550.

Solid wood counter height table: Choosing a solid wood table is not without its costs. A solid wood counter height table is a very good investment, however, as real wood furniture lasts far longer than laminate and pressed wood furniture.

Solid wood tables start at $300 and $500 for pub-sized tables. For an extending dining table with at least an 18 inch leaf, the price sky rockets to upwards of $1,200. And that's not even accounting for the chairs!

Slate counter height table: More uncommon options like slate and quartz tops are tremendously expensive, often doubling the price of wood or glass top models. However, the price will give you a counter height dining table of immense quality and style.

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