What is a tempered glass dining table?
Tempered (toughened) glass tops are four to five times stronger than ordinary glass, shatter into small blunt pieces rather than shards, and let light through so a room feels larger. They show fingerprints, so plan on a daily wipe with glass cleaner, and use placemats to prevent scratches from crockery.
Marble vs ceramic vs sintered stone vs glass vs wood
- Natural marble: unique veining, cool luxury feel; needs sealing and prompt spill care. Browse marble tops.
- Ceramic: consistent marble effect, non-porous, lighter; hard to repair if chipped. Browse ceramic tops.
- Sintered stone: the toughest option, non-porous, ideal for extending tables. Browse sintered stone.
- Glass: light-enhancing and modern; shows fingerprints. Browse glass tops.
- Wood: warm and repairable; needs oiling and coasters. Browse wooden tops.
If you are undecided, compare with our ceramic collection.
Sizing
As a rule of thumb, allow 60cm of table edge per person and 90cm of clearance behind each chair so people can sit down and walk past.
Browse the dining range
- By size: compare every size in our 1m, 1.2m, 1.4m, 1.5m, 1.6m, 1.8m and 2m collections, or the 1.1m and 1.3m round sets.
- By table colour: grey, white, cream, black, black & gold, beige, Pandora.
- By material: natural marble, ceramic, sintered stone, glass, wood.
- By shape: round, square, extending.
- By design: our signature designs are Louis, Arianna, Ariel, Elina, Orion, Lucien, Crystal and London Gold. Or see tables only.
- By chair colour: chairs come in cream & mink, light grey, dark grey, black, blue and pink velvet, or wipe-clean PU leather.
Caring for a marble or stone table top
Care depends on what the top is made of, so check the product page first.
- Natural marble is porous. Wipe spills straight away (wine, citrus and coffee can etch it), clean with a pH-neutral cleaner and a soft cloth, use placemats and coasters, and re-seal once or twice a year.
- Sintered stone and ceramic tops are non-porous, heat- and scratch-resistant, and need only a damp cloth. No sealing required.
- Never drag a table across the floor — lift it — and keep heavy items off the overhang.
Finishing the room
Match your table with a marble coffee table, console table, lamp table or sideboard in the same finish, and add bar stools for a kitchen island. Every order includes free UK delivery, and our Manchester-based team is happy to help you choose.
