We need a new dining table that seats 4 and is ideally under $500. I’m seeing many of the dining tables sold alone primarily have tabletops are made with particleboard blends vs some of the table and chair sets that have tabletops made of solid wood. For something sturdy that will last a while and stand up to kids and cats, would a solid wood tabletop be our best bet?
Part of me feels like that’s a silly question. I’d assume that solid wood would be sturdier and last longer than particleboard but it’s throwing me off that some of the least expensive sets come with solid wood tabletops and cost less than some of the particleboard tabletop tables sold alone. We’re looking at the INGO/IVAR set or the JOKKMOKK set but I haven’t looked through all of the sets online yet so I might find another that I like better.
We currently have an IKEA dining table and chairs set from 1999. The chairs lasted about 10 years but the table’s still here and being used as a desk. It has a solid wood tabletop. I don’t remember the name from back but it looks a lot like the Pinntorp table except it has straight legs. It came with the Skogsta chairs. We live in an apartment with no yard or space otherwise it could probably be refinished. It has white legs that show every single cat scratch in detail. Though with it being 25 years old and costing only $150 for the set, I think it’s just time to buy a new one. Thanks!
Can any one share their experience on IKEA Lisabo table's sturdiness and veneer durability? I had IKEA Lack, its veneer is peeling off. Wonder it would be same case for this table.
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I'm looking into getting a new dining table and I like this design, but I'm not sure about the quality / price: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20293766/
What do you think or do you know of something with a similar design?
I recall Ikea used to stock a lot of good solid wood dining tables in the past in the US. (or am I mis-remembering ?)
As of today I only see Mockleby, for $999. I like this table, except, it's too big. 59-70" would be ideal. 92" is too big for my needs.
There are a couple of acacia dining tables which look ok, but oak would be nicer.
What's the trend been the last couple of years ? Has Ikea been putting out new solid wood tables ?
I'm in the market for a new dining room table, one that will fit large board games (Think 6-person settlers with the seafarers expansion, or Arkham Horror) with room for players' cards and pieces in front of them, not resting in their laps.
I was just in IKEA and saw two extendable tables, both in the Bjursta line here: Smaller Table and Larger Table or even this circular table
Does anyone have experience with the smaller of the two? Have you been able to comfortably bring large games to the table without people feeling squashed for room? Is it worth getting the larger table for the added cost? Are there any other tables that seat 6-8 people that I should know about for less than $250?
Considering getting a dining table...
I am a student looking for a durable (ideally wood) Ikea table top to sit on two Alex drawers. From my limited research, there seem to be two types of Ikea table tops:
1: hollow and cheap (eg. Lagkapten)
2: veneer and expensive (eg. Karlby)
Are the more expensive tops worth the extra cost, and do they provide greater durability/longevity?
Hi guys,
I am looking at buying a dining table from IKEA, but not sure what could be the best option for this, I am worried about the quality of product if I use it daily?
Hi there! I got this table from my husband’s uncle, but it lost its plastic feet protector. I’m trying to find the pieces, to not scratch my whole floor, or any alternatives. Could you guys help me?! Thank you ❤️
IKEA sells the felt ones you stick on. They also sell the plastic ones you pound into the base.
I have no idea what IKEA model that is, but if you know the model, you may be able to get some for free from IKEA. If that table model is still in production, then you can look at the assembly instructions on that product’s webpage. Small parts like those feet protector have a part ID number next to it in the assembly instructions.
Once you have a part number, you can then call IKEA customer service to request that they mail you 4 (or however many you need) of that specific part number. Alternatively, when you have the part number, you can also order small parts from the IKEA spare parts website.
Now, if you don’t know the model or IKEA is no longer manufacturing that model, then you just need to measure the circumference of the table legs and then do a general internet search or just do directly to Amazon, eBay or similar site and search for that size leg protector. There are literally THOUSANDS of different feet/leg protectors available online. I know this from personal experience after recently trying to find some for a chair.
Looking to purchase what I hope to be our forever or at least 20 year dining table. Been eyeing one by Stickley, made in NY. Any thoughts on this brand or others? Will be buying new, not used, and looking for an expandale table.
Just bought this dining table from a thrift store. Any ideas on the name/model of it? Thanks!
https://www.reddit.com/r/furniture/comments/vok3jj/dining_table_set_worth_it_or_not/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
Does anyone have a large (10 seat) dining table from IKEA. Looking for inspiration to make my own. Could I use kitchen worktops? Or what is the most cost effective method. Just looking for ideas I think.
I'm furnishing a small living room and want to buy a foldable table.
I've narrowed it down to three models:
Danderyd
Norden
Pinntorp
Does anyone have any experience with these tables? How sturdy are they? Are there better alternatives?