Dining Tables.

Size from the seat count backward: 24" of table edge per person, 36–42" of width for real place settings plus a centerpiece, and 36" minimum from table edge to wall — 48" where chairs pull out against a path. Extension tables buy holiday capacity without the daily footprint; several Costantini pieces extend.

Tops are a lifestyle decision. Ceramic shrugs off heat, wine, and children — the reason it has taken over the high end. Wood is warmer and ages with the family, but wants coasters. Marble is the most beautiful and the least forgiving. Glass keeps small rooms light. On Costantini pieces, the Size × Top × Base configurator prices every combination as you click; physical material samples are available through the showroom.

Finish the room with dining chairs, a sideboard, and stools for the adjacent counter. Specifying for a project? The trade program covers COM, volume, and contract grades.

The base decides the seat count

Two tables with the same top can seat differently: pedestal and sculptural bases free the corner seats that four-leg tables give up. The configurator states exact dimensions for every size, so count chairs against the real top — not the marketing length. Under it all, a rug should run 24–30" past the table edge on every side, or pulled-back chairs catch the fringe.

Budget, honestly

The 160 tables here run from around $550 at occasional scale to roughly $14,000 for benchmade Costantini with ceramic or marble tops — most configured dining tables land between. Everything is prepared to order, so timelines vary by house; if the date matters (holidays, a move), ask the showroom before you fall in love with a deadline.