Oval Dining Sets

Oval dining table set or round to oval

An oval table seats more people than a round one of the same width and leaves more room to walk around than a rectangle. Several sets here start round and become oval: a center leaf of 16 or 18 inches turns a 42 inch round into a 58 or 60 inch oval for guests. The fixed oval tables run 78.74 to 80 inches long and about 40 to 43 inches wide.

Oval dining table set for 6

For six, choose a 7-piece set with six chairs, or a 6-piece set with four ladder-back chairs and a 44 inch bench. The 80 inch gray oak tables stand on a fluted, split pedestal with an open center, and the black table uses two pedestal bases, so there is no corner leg in the way. The 5-piece Valencia set pairs the 80 inch table with four chairs and seats up to six.

Oval dining table set for 4 and for 2

The white round-to-oval set has a scrolled pedestal and four chairs with carved openwork backs. For a kitchen, two sets stand at counter height, about 36 inches: a light oak pedestal set for four with storage in the base, and a drop-leaf set for two that grows from 35.6 to 60 inches and can double as a small kitchen island.

Oval dining room sets: finishes and seats

Finishes include gray oak, black, white, light oak, warm brown and a distressed natural. Chairs are upholstered, most in beige linen, some with nailhead trim, and the black set adds color-blocked cushions. Standard chairs have a 19 to 19.3 inch seat height, and counter chairs sit at 25.2 to 25.5 inches. Chairs are rated to 250 to 330 lb each where stated.

Dining set oval: construction and care

Most sets pair a wood veneer or engineered wood top with a solid hardwood base and legs. Wipe the top with a soft, damp cloth and dry it, use placemats and trivets under hot dishes, and blot spills on linen seats right away. Store the leaf flat in a dry place so it still matches the table when you add it.