How big should a table pedestal be?

Our pedestal bases should be ordered according to the dimensions of your top. We recommend a roughly two-thirds ratio to the width of your base, and the width of your tabletop. For example, a 60” table top should be paired with a 40″ pedestal base. Give or take a couple inches and you’ll be fine.

What is a 36 high table called?

Counter height tables
Counter height tables are about 36″ high (the same height as a standard kitchen counter), and counter height stools are about 24″ high.

What style is a pedestal table?

Pedestal Dining Table Style. Pedestal dining tables are generally composed of a wide (usually round) table top sitting on a single solid leg in the middle. (Though some more contemporary options sit on two legs instead of one supporting pedestal.) They are stylish, architectural, and just plain useful in a dining room.

How many chairs fit around a 36 round table?

A 36″ diameter table can accommodate 4 people, but it will be a bit of squeeze and you won’t have much space for shared dishes. A 48″ table can usually accommodate 5-6 people, but for larger groups, you’ll want a table that is 60″ in diameter or larger.

How much overhang should a table top have?

Table top overhangs of 2 to 4 inches are quite standard, and give a proportional look to the table. However, some people prefer the look of a shorter overhang. There is no right or wrong in most cases–just make sure you are comfortable with the overhang amount that you choose.

How much overhang should a glass table top have?

As a general rule, a glass tabletop should not overhang its base by more than one-third of its width. That means that a 54-inch-diameter glass table should sit atop a base that’s at least 18 inches in diameter, allowing for a maximum of 18 inches of overhang at all sides of the base.

What is the use of pedestal table?

The first pedestal tables were actually candle stands, small footed tables that held candles up next to a chair or bed. But in the centuries since, they’ve grown in size and utility. Now you can use them the same way you’d use any other sort of table: as a desk or nightstand, in a breakfast nook or dining room.

How big is a round table for 4?

While the minimum round dining table size for four starts at 36 inches, a pedestal base works best to allow more room. To allow more room for chairs and leg space, especially if there are table legs, the ideal round dining table size for four is 48–50 inches (4ft; 122cm–127cm).