What is a natural marble dining table?
Natural marble is quarried stone, so every top has its own veining and no two are identical. It feels cool to the touch, is heavier than ceramic, and develops a soft patina over the years. It is porous, so it needs sealing once or twice a year and spills wiped promptly; in return you get a genuine stone table that a ceramic effect can only imitate.
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 sintered stone 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.
