Glass Dining Tables & Glass Top Dining Tables

Choosing the right glass dining table

Glass dining tables are timeless. With light reflecting qualities, your elegant new glass dining table will work beautifully in any dining space and slip seamlessly into any style of room. Combined with the fact that many glass dining tables are so durable - especially when made from tempered glass - and easy to clean, your glass dining table is sure to be enjoyed for many years, and a few house moves, to come.

A range of glass-top dining tables to choose from

A sleek and sophisticated oval or round glass dining table will work particularly well in corner spaces or high traffic areas that you need to walk past without being encumbered by corners. An extending dining table made of glass is a great solution if you like to entertain or host large family lunches. When it comes to picking the perfect chairs to partner with your new glass dining table, you can either dress it up or it dress down. It really all depends on its primary function. Pick something practical for everyday use, including maybe one of our delightful dining benches. Or for something a little more opulent and glamorous, you can choose from our extensive range of upholstered dining chairs. One way to simplify this decision and to find the perfect combination is to go for a glass dining table set, which combines dining chairs and glass dining tables.

Glass dining tables for every occasion

A glass table is a great choice for modern kitchen dining rooms for a few very good reasons. Firstly, glass dining tables are often thinner than most tables - their slim profile makes them appear visually lighter and less likely to dominate a room. And because glass dining tables are either clear or, in the case of laminated ceramic glass dining tables, brilliant at reflecting light, they can look stunning in spaces that are flooded with natural light, like a conservatory or a kitchen diner extension with skylights and bi-fold doors. Now imagine your new glass-top dining table at night, adorned with pretty, flickering candles or with crystal ceiling lights reflected in the glass tabletop. It will look absolutely magical. Secondly, modern, toughened glass dining tables are ultra-durable. Resistant to heat and stains, they are also non-absorbent too, which makes them incredibly easy to clean and as a result super hygienic. Perfect for casual kitchen spaces, your new glass dining table will also look stunning in any dining room, particularly if you like industrial-influenced design or a room that exudes glamour. For inspiration on how to decorate, style and accessorise your dining space, take a look at some of our inspirational dining room ideas or follow Furniture Village on Instagram.

Making sure your glass kitchen table fits

There are two important things to consider when choosing a new glass dining table. What’s the maximum number of people you’d like to host for a dinner party or family get together and what’s a more typical number of people that will be sitting around this glass dining table every day? Most of our glass dining tables will seat 4, 6 or 8 people but we also have extendable glass dining tables that will seat even more. But first things first: before you pick your glass dining table, take five minutes to measure the dining area where it will go. Ideally, you should then factor in an additional 90 cm between the edge of your glass dining table and the nearest wall or other piece of furniture. This 90 cm is the minimum amount of space that you’ll need, to be able to push your chair back and then comfortably walk around your glass dining table. In addition to that, you also need to be mindful of the space that each person at the glass kitchen table will take up. You should allow about 60 cm per diner for cosy dining and 80 cm per person if you like a little more elbow room with another 15 cm between each of your guests. And then finally you need to account for the depth of each of your dining chairs. For more detailed advice on finding the right-sized glass dining table for your dining room take a look at our helpful dining table size guide. Extendable glass dining tables are always a good idea, especially if you regularly host dinner parties for family and friends. For small spaces we also have a great range of space-saving dining tables that includes some small glass dining tables.

Styling your glass dining table

If a living room is all about comfort, a dining room is all about style. Nobody ever dressed up to come and sit on your sofa, but everyone puts on their finery for a dinner party, so how to dress the room is as important as what you wear. Our creative teams love nothing better than dressing up dining rooms and serving up food for thought. They’ve cooked up some great ideas that you’ll find in our dining inspiration hub so grab a coffee or a glass of wine and spend a leisurely half hour taking note of the furniture, lights and colourways that will work brilliantly with your new glass dining table.

The finishing touches to a glass kitchen table

Where your new glass kitchen table sits - in an open plan kitchen dining area or in the privacy of a dining room - will be a good indication of the type of dining chairs that you’ll want to go with it. Glass dining tables in kitchen diners are going to be in regular use, so you’ll need some chairs that can stand up to having someone sitting down on them every day. Have a look at our range of wooden dining chairs, particularly those in white, or pair your new glass dining table with any of our luxuriously upholstered velvet dining chairs. Our range of glass kitchen tables are all made with a variety of bases from industrial-influenced black metal and powder-coated iron to ultra-modern white ceramic and brushed stainless steel. With your new glass dining table in the heart of your dining space, you’ll want to accessorise the room with furniture and home furnishings that draw on the design cues, colours and materials of your new table and chairs. As an example, you could choose a high gloss display cabinet or ceramic bookshelf. Lighting is arguably the best supporting actor in your dining room and one where a stellar performance can illuminate the whole production. Our team of designers and buyers have assembled an incredible cast of lighting options. With a glass dining table, it is particularly important to find a hero ceiling light that will reflect into and highlight the glass below.