Collection: Dining Tables

The dining table is where a household actually comes together — meals, homework, board games and long Sunday lunches. Melbourne Home & Living stocks over 260 dining tables, from $129, across extendable, round, glass-top and solid-timber styles seating two to eight, held in our Melbourne warehouse and shipped Australia-wide with a 12-month warranty and 30-day change-of-mind returns.

What size dining table do you need?

Allow about 60cm of table width per person so everyone has elbow room and a place setting. As a guide: a 4-seater is roughly 120cm long, a 6-seater 150–180cm, and an 8-seater 200cm or more. Round tables seat people sociably and suit smaller or square rooms. Before ordering, leave at least 90cm of clear space around the table so chairs can pull out and people can walk past.

Extendable dining tables

If your everyday numbers are small but you host from time to time, an extendable table is the smart pick. A butterfly or drop-in leaf lets the table grow from, say, a 4-seater to a 6 or 8-seater in seconds, then shrink back to free up floor space. It's the single most useful feature for apartments and open-plan homes.

What tabletop material — timber, glass or stone?

Solid timber (oak, acacia) is warm, sturdy and ages well, hiding daily marks. Glass keeps a small room feeling open and light, though it shows fingerprints and needs care around impacts. Engineered wood and laminate tops are the budget-friendly all-rounders. Marble and sintered-stone tops look premium and resist heat, but they're heavy — check the weight if you'll move the table often.

Round vs rectangular

Round tables are sociable (everyone can see everyone), fit neatly into corners, and have no sharp edges — a plus with young children. Rectangular tables seat more people and suit long or narrow rooms, and they sit flush against a wall to save space when not in use. Choose by your room shape as much as your numbers.

Quick buyer's checklist

• Seats: allow ~60cm of width per person
• Size guide: 4-seater ~120cm, 6-seater 150–180cm, 8-seater 200cm+
• Clearance: leave 90cm around the table for chairs and walking
• Extendable: choose a leaf table if you host occasionally
• Top: timber for durability, glass for light, stone for premium
• Shape: round for small/social rooms, rectangular to seat more

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dining table cost?
Compact and laminate dining tables start from $129. Solid-timber, glass and extendable tables typically run $180–$450, and dining sets with chairs cost more.

How long does delivery take?
Your order ships from our Melbourne warehouse and is delivered Australia-wide by our courier partners, with tracking emailed as soon as it's dispatched.

Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes — Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. A $300 dining table works out to four fortnightly payments of $75 with Afterpay.

What about returns and warranty?
Every dining table comes with a 12-month warranty. Change your mind within 30 days and you can return it for store credit, provided it's unused and in its original packaging.

Complete your dining room

A dining table needs seating and storage around it. Add matching dining chairs or a space-saving dining bench, and a buffet or sideboard for crockery and linen.

Why shop with Melbourne Home & Living

We're an Australian family business based in Melbourne, online since 2016. We hold our range in our Melbourne warehouse and ship Australia-wide — no waiting weeks on an overseas container. Free shipping on most orders, plus Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal at checkout, a 12-month warranty and 30-day change-of-mind returns for store credit, and real help on 0412 607 153. Rated 4.8 out of 5 by Australian customers.