Best dining room set

We've found the best dining room set options for lunches and dinners with your family.

Best dining room set
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Sharing a meal with your family around a lovely dining room set is one of life’s simple pleasures. Unlike breakfast bars, a dining set offers enough space for multiple shared dishes and can help foster conversation due to the seating arrangement. We’ve gathered a collection of our favorite dining sets for your home, whether you want something modern, classic, or rustic. Read on to check out our favorites.

Staff pick

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Vecelo dining table with four chairs

A minimalist look

Fine lines and metallic finishes keep this set from taking over a room.

Pros:

  • Tempered glass top
  • Easy to clean
  • Black and silver finish options

Cons:

  • Only suits modern decor

If you already have decor lining the walls of your dining area, then you may not want a table that adds another heavy element to the room. This option from Vecelo has a glass top on the 30-inch-high table, which creates the illusion of taking up less space. There are four chairs included that have a 16.75-inch-high seat.

Real sleek

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Best Choice Products dining table set

Art Deco flair for mealtime

Moody black finish with a shiny glass top.

Pros:

  • Dark but not overwhelming 
  • Comfortable chairs 

Cons:

  • PU leather may damage easily

The four chairs that come with this set from Best Choice Products are lined with PU leather padding and have curved backrests, making them more comfortable than flat options. While the table legs are squared-off, the chair legs all taper near the bottom, keeping them from looking too heavy in this dark shade. All of the framing is made of steel, and the tabletop is made with stain-resistant glass.

Gather ‘round

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New Classic Furniture round dining set

Hidden shelf for extra items

Subtle patterns elevate this set's style.

Pros:

  • Friendly shape for all room layouts 
  • Heavy table built to last 
  • Visually interesting patterns

Cons:

  • Limited leg room

A round table can make use of awkward room angles while providing plenty of space for your meals. This option from New Classic has a beautiful chevron burst pattern on the tabletop veneer that’s available in three colors. The chairs come in fabric and faux leather and support up to 250 pounds.

Extra storage

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Best Choice Products wooden modern dining set

Table and bench have hidden shelves

Room to store extra napkins or other dining items.

Pros:

  • High weight capacity 
  • More storage for small rooms 
  • Steel frame

Cons:

  • Pattern may peel at edges

Add a touch of rustic charm or match your current decor with this faux wood table. You'll enjoy how the rich tones will add warmth to your dining area and offer storage for extra plates or baskets without taking up table space. This dining set can also support more weight per chair and bench than most other options.

Meal time

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Which dining set do you envision your family sitting at for meals? While all of these options are good choices, our favorite is the Vecelo dining table with four chairs. We like this one best because it allows you to add a table that can seat four people without overwhelming the room’s decor. It’s also incredibly easy to clean because foods will simply wipe off the glass when you’re finished eating.

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Nicole Cozma is a freelance writer for Future. She's known for being inquisitive and finding the tiny details that may otherwise go unnoticed. When she's not writing about products, she can be found playing Blizzard game titles, doing copy editing work, cooking, or expanding her photography skills.