CONTEMPORARY
DINING TABLES
Explore our stunning collection of the best contemporary dining tables and chairs from award-winning designers, handmade by some of Europe’s finest cabinetmakers. Each designer dining table is exclusively Danish, comprising the core tenets of renowned Danish design, craftsmanship and functional comfort.
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DELIGHTED CUSTOMERS
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Everything is perfect!
Everything is perfect. The Graceful dining table, bench and Swing chairs are beautiful and look amazing in my dining room! Thank you for the regular updates and excellent customer service.
Susan Gunter, Berkshire, UK
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Customer service is spectacular, I love my table
The customer service is spectacular - by far the best I have encountered in UK. I love my table, and the follow up since delivery has also been great. Thank you!
Monica Berg, London, UK
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Over the moon with our dining table and Swing dining chairs
We are over the moon with our new dining table and Swing dining chairs. We received excellent customer service from Shekabba. Quick responses and very helpful with the order. Will definitely be back!
Lucy Osman, London, UK
The Essence of Contemporary Dining
When considering the best contemporary dining room table, pieces come from a wide range of designers yet all share essential characteristics. Today’s modern dining table typically exudes a crisp, reductionist aesthetic, showcasing clean lines and pleasing, simple finishes. Most modern designers will create a dining table devoid of the carved ornamentation which enjoyed wide popularity throughout the 18th & 19th centuries. Materials used within contemporary dining table design can range widely from synthetics such as glass & stainless steel to the sole use of natural stone or hardwoods. Smooth surfaces remain popular amongst current dining table design such as marble, glass, travertine or hardwoods contributing to a stylish and modern look. A particular ‘on trend look’ is that of the light contemporary dining table, which are usually wooden tables finished in a pale or white-pigmented oil. The light wood finish increasingly seen on many contemporary dining tables originates from the Scandinavian design heritage and instantly creates a timeless yet contemporary impression within even a traditional dining room. When it comes to the shape of the modern dining table, traditional round, square and rectangular table top designs still remain the most popular across the world. Some asymmetrical designs can look stunning yet may not meet the daily demands of functionality and practicality that are required for modern life. In the smaller home, many are opting for contemporary extendable dining tables which can expand to host extra guests and loved ones. This has become a a vital feature for those who are given to hospitality yet also want to avoid visual overcrowding in the dining room.
Harmonious Contemporary Dining Set Design
Contemporary interior design favours creating a stylish space that is airy and impressive not cramped and cluttered which is often the result of oversized dining furniture which cannot be reduced. Having an elegant dining table with optional extension leaves, benches or in-built expansion functionality is becoming increasingly popular within metropolitan cities where apartment space is often at a premium. Choosing a designer dining set with complementary dining benches which can be neatly tucked under the table when not in use has also become another tool to maximise space within the modern dining area whilst also satisfying the discerning customers desire for the best contemporary aesthetics. Harmony between the contemporary dining table and chairs ensures an enduringly stylish dining room interior. The design language of both a table and it’s surrounding chairs has to be complementary in nature; sharing references, materials and essence in order to create authentic collective modernity. Many interior designers like to approach the dining table and chairs as a single entity, one contemporary dining table set. This does not mean that contrasts are avoided but that the dining chairs are chosen to complement rather than confuse the dining table aesthetic. An often overlooked detail in choosing the right components within a designer dining set is the proportions and size ratios. This element of the selection process is not only of great importance for the overall modern set of the table and chairs yet also affects the practicality of eating together at the dinner table.
Furniture ergonomics is the way in which an item is designed to work with the exact dimensions and requirements of the human body. Denmark have been world leader’s in designing iconic ergonomic dining furniture which is built for comfortable and sustained daily use. When selecting your contemporary dining table and chairs, ensure that you have considered table space once you are seated. An allowance of 15-20cm is encouraged for regular seating arrangements to allow adequate elbow room to ensure your dining experience is not cramped. If you occasionally have an increase in numbers you can drop down to 10cm and still enjoy your meal: personal preference plays a large part in how much space you like between the dining chairs around your contemporary dining table. One should keep in mind these recommendations when choosing a modern designer table and 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 chairs, to ensure the table is adequate to support your regular seating requirements.
How do you make a traditional dining room modern?
The desire for character dining rooms for modern families is seeing an increase for those seeking timeless period details and traditional room dimensions. Many of today’s homeowners have purchased older traditional properties and want to give the aesthetics a feeling of modernity without destroying years of history in the process. Denmark is a fine example of modern families living in period residences that they have tastefully brought into the 21st century.
When considering the dining room, choosing the best contemporary dining table and chairs, handcrafted in natural hardwoods and finished in a light wood tone, creates an undoubtedly stylish impression. The light contemporary dining set gives the room a colour base of natural neutrals, whilst the white pigment stops it looking traditional. Layering up natural neutral tones within the dining room colour palette, is a staple of Danish interior design. Starting with natural wood or stone on the floor followed by natural neutral paint colours such as taupe, umber or putty white on the walls. Add to this simple foundation with dressings such as neutral linen or cotton curtains. These simple choices provide a timeless contemporary dining room facelift, modernising a traditional dining room whilst keeping the authentic character. Totally removing traditional features such as cornicing, architraves and fireplace surrounds is not recommended when trying to modernise a traditional dining room. Alternative options preferred in Denmark include painting the period features the same colour as the surrounding walls or ceiling using low sheen warm neutral paint shades. This quickly and effectively gives the dining room a modern lift, whilst also enhancing the elegant dining table and chairs.
