Dining Table Bases

Underneath it All

When choosing the perfect table, try looking beyond that beautiful table top. Dining table bases are widely overlooked as a contributor to the look and style. Dining table bases range from simply four square-cut legs to an ornate glass and metal pedestal base.

There are many beautiful options that are sure to match your homes decor. Dining table bases typically define a table's style. From elegant bevels of the table legs to a contemporary, angular pedestal base, table base style knows no bounds.

Four on the Floor

The most common type of dining table base you'll see is the standard four-leg configuration. Four leg configurations work best on square or rectangular tables and work well for people of all sizes.

Unlike the pedestal style bases, long legs don't have to worry about bumping into the base and can stretch out unhindered. On round dining tables, where maximum seating is concerned, four leg bases get in the way of comfort and seating arrangements.

Table legs, of any type of material, are, however very sturdy, reliable and visually unobtrusive. Though ornate designs can be found, these are generally a conservative choice.

Up on a Pedestal

For a more striking dining table base, don't overlook a pedestal style base. Round tables, in particular can take advantage of the space saving design, as they sit in the middle of the table; well out of the way of dining chairs.

The right pedestal for your dining room depends on your unique style. Vintage or antique decors will welcome the flowing vine and leaf carved bases or even just a simple column base.

More ornate options, such as decorative metalwork, bring new layers of color and character to the dining table base. Or, look for open designs, which offer an illusion of weightlessness to the table.

Statuary bases are truly transcendent style, bringing the classic lines of antiquity into your home. Urns, for instance, look stunning as a base for glass-top tables and they look perfectly natural to boot.

Best of Both Worlds

Another beautiful option is a hybrid base which features three or more legs that are connected by a bridging piece. This design is often seen in patio tables, but is stunning when made for dining room tables. These offer better stability with the same decorative quality of pedestal bases.

Table tops get all the glory when browsing for a new table, but as you can see, there's a whole world of style going on underneath! Dining table bases aren't just for holding the table surface off the ground, they are equally as important to a table's good looks.

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