Dining Table Size Guide Belgium

Choosing a dining table is about more than looks. Use this dining table size guide for Belgium to match table shape, size and seating to your space, so every meal is comfortable and your room flows.

• Allow 75-90 cm clear space behind each chair for pull-out and passage
• Plan about 60 cm width per person on the long side of a table
• Pick 90-100 cm table width for shared dishes, 75-80 cm for compact rooms
• Standard table height is 74-76 cm paired with 45-47 cm chair seat height

Measure your space the smart way

Start by marking your ideal table footprint on the floor with tape or newspaper. Add chairs to the outline and then draw a second boundary 75-90 cm around the table to simulate pull-out and walking space. This ring should not cut across doors, radiators or main walkways. In Belgian townhouses and apartments, watch narrow corridors and alcoves - the usable size is often determined by circulation rather than room width on paper.

Mind door swings and window access, and check delivery access. For chairs with armrests or deep seats, allow a little more room. If you are planning a rug, leave 60 cm rug overhang beyond the table on all sides so chairs stay on the rug when pulled back.

How many people do you seat - daily vs guests?

Right-size for everyday life first, then plan smart flexibility for guests. If you dine daily with 4 and host 6-8 a few times a year, a 160-180 x 90 cm table works for daily use and can add two occasional chairs when needed. Benches against a wall save space and add 1 extra seat on busy nights. If entertaining is frequent, consider an extendable dining table so you do not overfill the room year-round. For round tables, a pedestal base makes adding a chair much easier than four corner legs.

Standard dining table sizes and seating

Use these Belgium-ready reference sizes to pick the right dimensions for rectangular, round and oval tables. Seating counts are comfortable guidance with typical 45-50 cm wide chairs.

Rectangular sizes

Width guidance: 75-80 cm is space-saving, 90 cm is comfortable, and 100 cm supports serving down the middle. Planning for six? Explore 6-seater dining tables that fit most family homes. Need space for eight regularly? See our 8-seater dining tables for balanced room flow and capacity.

Round sizes

Rule of thumb: circumference divided by 60 cm ≈ number of comfortable seats.

Oval sizes

Height, chairs and legroom

Most dining tables sit at 74-76 cm high. Pair with chairs that have a 45-47 cm seat height to keep 27-30 cm between seat and tabletop underside - that gap is your comfort zone for knees and thighs. If the table has a thick apron or underframe, subtract its depth from legroom. For armchairs, check that armrests slide under the tabletop - you want around 2-3 cm clearance. Typical chair widths are 45-50 cm; allow more for chairs with wings or arms.

Base and top shape - why it matters

Leg placement changes how many people can sit comfortably. Corner legs on small tables can block end seating. Trestle frames free up the long sides but may interfere at the center. Round dining tables shine because a pedestal base gives feet and knees more freedom. On narrow widths, avoid bulky legs that eat into usable place settings. For round tables, a stable single column lets you squeeze an extra chair when guests arrive.

Belgian-ready examples from Espoo

Match these real product sizes to your seating needs, then see them in person at our Antwerp showroom. For compact dining corners, the Meyer Table ranges from 75 x 75 x 73 cm up to 260 x 92 x 73 cm - 160 x 90 seats 6 comfortably. Prefer a sculptural round option for social dining? The Midst Table at Ø160 x 73.5 cm seats 6-8, while the Aalto Table 91 at Ø125 x 74 cm suits 4-5. Love stone and statement lines? The Androgyne Dining Table at Ø120 x 72.8 cm is a refined 4-seater. Need length for hosting? The Passerelle Table goes up to 300 x 95 x 74 cm for 10-12 seats.

FAQs

What are standard sizes for dining tables?

Rectangular dining tables: 160-180 x 90 cm for 6, 200-220 x 95-100 cm for 6-8, 240-260 x 100 cm for 8-10. Round: Ø120 cm for 4, Ø130-140 cm for 5-6, Ø150-160 cm for 6-8. Height: 74-76 cm.

Is a 120 cm dining table too small?

For a round table, Ø120 cm works well for 4 and can squeeze a fifth with slim chairs. For a rectangle, 120 x 75 cm is a compact 4-seater suited to small kitchens.

Is 75 cm wide enough for a dining table?

Yes for tight spaces and everyday use for 2-4. For shared platters and more elbow room, 90-100 cm width is usually better.

How to know what size dining table to buy?

Measure your room, subtract a 75-90 cm clearance zone on all sides, then match the remaining footprint to seating needs. Use 60 cm per person along the long side and ensure table height pairs with 45-47 cm seat height.

Want tailored advice? Visit our 400 m² Antwerp showroom to test heights, chair fits and materials, or shop the full selection online at espoo.be.