1. Your Furniture - £599
This chunky table is made from oak withwalnut-veneered inserts and has an unusual solid cross underframing.
L180 x W90 x H75cm
www.yourfurniture.co.uk; 0845 003 7503
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2. Iconic Interiors - £399
Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956, the Tulip table was so named because of its organic shape. Made from fibreglass, it is an affordable take on an iconic design.
W120 x H75cm
www.iconicinteriors.co.uk; 0845 120 0097
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3. Twenty Twenty One From - £3,784
The top of this unusual Ventaglio dining table is made up of 14 pieces of beautifully shaped wood.
L235 x W157 x H73cm
www.twentytwentyone.com; 020-7837 1900
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4. Ikea - £160
Ikea does have dining tables for under £50, but it’s worth spending a little bit more if you can. The Bjursta is extendable, sturdy and seats four to six people.
L166 x W116 x H74cm
www.ikea.com
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5. Furniture Today - £739
The Hacienda is made of pine from community-managed forests in Mexico. The wood is finished with iron fittings to create a rustic, hardwearing table.
L160 x W101 x H76cm
www.furnituretoday.co.uk;01252 793 670
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6. Dwell - £445
Made from 15mm-thick toughened glass, this table might look light but it is very heavy and Dwell says it is only available for ground-floor delivery.
L160 x W90 x H74cm
www.dwell.co.uk; 0870 241 8653
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7. Home Frenzy - £794
A solid ash dining table that comes in a choice of stained finishes, the Rame would look right at home in an ultra-minimalist pad.
L210 x W100 x H75cm
www.homefrenzy.com; 0870 720 0098
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8. Furniture Centre - From £499.95
Available in three sizes – the smallest is shown here – in oak or walnut, the Albawould look great teamed with an opulent set of chairs to contrast its simple lines.
L160 x W90 x H78cm
www.furniturecentre.co.uk; 0800072 9378
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9. SCP - £1,450
Made from an oak base with a veneered top, the Cross table has two extendable leaves that are stored in the frame. Available in natural or stained wood.
L200 x W90 x H75cm
www.scp.co.uk; 020-7739 1869
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10. The Conran Shop - £5,900
A minimalist glass top is mounted on curvy, lacquered wood legs to create the striking Dorian dining table. This design by Dominique Mathieu seats up to 10 people.
L250 x W110 x H75cm
www.conranshop.co.uk; 020-7589 7401
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29 November 2007,
Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
