Why Round Dining Tables Are the Best Space-Saver

The round pedestal dining table has been a fixture in stylish homes for decades, but it didn’t become massively popular until 1956 when Finnish-American architect and maker Eero Saarinen designed the now iconic Tulip table (there's also a matching chair by the same name!) Not only is a pedestal table with a round top a nod to one of the midcentury modern movement’s most charismatic pieces, but it's the ultimate versatile must-have.

If you’re short on space or lack a formal dining room, a round pedestal table is the perfect get because you can surround it with a few extra chairs—something you can’t easily do with a square or rectangular alternative. Plus, if you want to sneak in a few more, you can always opt for armless chairs. And unlike traditional tables, round ones—especially pedestal-based—take up less surface area on the ground, giving you even more room.

So if you want to fake a bigger space, now is the time to snag yourself a new dining table. Lucky for you, we’ve included several sleek options, courtesy of our latest Ultimate Shopping Guide issue. From a modern take on Saarinen’s original design to a sculptural piece that looks more like a work of art than a place to enjoy Sunday brunch, the round pedestal dining tables below are nothing short of masterpieces.

Whether you’re using your table as a makeshift desk when you work from home or as a place to gather around for family meals, you’re guaranteed to love one of these space-saving finds. It's safe to say that they’ve stood the test of time for a reason!