Counter Height Dining Table

A counter height dining table is a table that is 36 inches tall. Usually, it is accompanied with high dining chairs that are between 24 to 26 inches tall. It is also known as a gathering table or a tall dining table. 

Features

Modern and contemporary. You can easily find counter height tables that have solid wood "coffee" colors.

Table top is usually made from wood. But you can find the ones that have a glass or marble top too. This is common for counter heights. Table tops are widely available in square (most common), rectangular and circular shapes.

Almost all counter height dining tables have 4 legs at all corners instead of the pedestal leg design.

All chairs have leg rests, backrests and 4 legs. In the counter height dining set, stools are almost not used because chairs are much more common. Chairs with leather seats are popular choices too.

The chairs usually are 24 to 26 inches tall, depending on the furniture maker's style. It may vary a few inches.

Benefits

Biggest benefit is being able to view beautiful surroundings outside your house through the window. This might not be possible using a shorter dining table set.

Second major benefit is you can clean the floor underneath the table more easily because the table top is higher. You will less likely knock your head against the table top!

A high table like the counter height kitchen table is truly an eye candy. It simply looks good because of its elevated height. A handsome table.

Save your back from doing extra work! You don't have to bend down as much when setting the table or arranging the plates for dinner.

An ideal solution for tall people, especially if everybody in the family is exceptionally tall. Tall people just love counter heights. However, people with average heights too have enjoyed dining on the counter height.

Can be used both at home and the office.

Doubles as an excellent drinking table apart from eating.

Informal dining furniture.

Makes a great breakfast table in the morning.

Tips

How to buy

How do you buy counter height dining tables? Price wise, it is more expensive than the usual (shorter) tables. This is because of the longer legs being used for making these counter height tables.

What if you need a bigger counter height kitchen table? Be sure to get the round table top option. Ignore the other table shapes. This is because you can utilize maximum space this way. Unlike the square table top, the corners are unused space and thus wasted. For the round counter height dining table, this is not the case.

Sometimes, you can mistake a counter height dining table for a bar or pub height dining table. The former (counter height) is always lower than the latter (bar height), measuring 36 inches high and 40 - 42 inches high respectively. Having this said, even if you find a description that says "counter height", always check its height dimension. If it is 36 inches or so, it is a counter height table.

For the best appearance, you should always go for a marble counter height dining table. It simply looks very good with the elevated height, not to mention it looks very natural too (because marble is a stone material).

But you may prefer the usual espresso and wood finish that are modern looking as well. This depends on the individual's taste.

Disadvantages

However, there are several disadvantages when it comes to counter height kitchen tables. If you have knee problems, you might not be able to rest your legs properly because chances are, your feet will hanging in the air. But you can solve this problem easily by putting a small stool underneath your chair.

The same applies to children, old people and visitors as well. They might not be able to get onto and off the high chairs as easily, hence feeling uncomfortable. Likewise, solve this problem easily with a stool if needed.

A lot of people find it cumbersome to set their chair position. In other words, they can't adjust the chair position by sitting on it at the same time. Moving your chair while sitting on it is a bad move and can damage your furniture anyway. Therefore, make sure you push the chair forward enough into proper position first, so you don't have to adjust it when you sit on it.

Note that you can't just use any regular chairs too, especially folding chairs. This is because these chairs tend to be too short for the counter height dining table.

How to use

Some people prefer to let their feet dangle without any support and dine this way. But some absolutely prefer to use leg supports (stretchers or horizontal beams) on the table or chair frame. For posture health reasons, it is better to let your legs rest on a support.

This largely depends on the individual's taste too.

In conclusion, a counter height dining table is a great dining room furniture that you should consider once especially if you are buying your first house dining table.

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