Bar Table Buying Guide

Bar tables have allowed those of us without a traditional bar space the option of creating one via bar tables.  Round bar tables, reminiscent of those quaint French sidewalk cafes, instantly transform your space into an inviting and comfortable area where family and visitors can casually talk over an espresso or an after-dinner drink.  Even the smallest of bar tables can be placed in an otherwise empty corner or area of a room that’s gone unused before now.  Suddenly, you’ve created a cozy nook that will sure be what the eye is drawn to when entering the area.

Bar height tables are just that; meaning they are the customary height of a kitchen bar.  Bar stools are easy to find and coordinate and a bar height table is perfect as an extension of your current bar. 97zs3adnw8

If you’re looking for a new dining set and really like the feel of the higher tables and longer chair legs, you’re in luck.  New trends suggest these new heights for dining room sets and give the buyer more options when shopping for these furniture sets.  Our Vista Dark Walnut Bycast Counter Height table is a perfect example of this new trend.  It offers a rich contemporary elegance to any room.  Even better you don’t have to sacrifice seating arrangements since this table easily accommodates eight chairs.

For a really modern look, the smaller 36 inch square bar table, complete with two bar height chairs, is perfect for those who love the look of black and white and sharp lines in their furniture pieces.

Still, for those who like that comfy bistro look, the round Oxford Bar table is beautifully crafted with gentle beveling along the skirting of the table top, slightly arced legs.  With this particular style, finding the right bar chair is a breeze since it’s compatible with so many styles.

Don’t forget to consider the heights associated with both bar stools and bar tables.  As a rule, follow these guidelines for purchasing your bar stools:

• 24-26 inches are designed to be used with counter or table tops that range from 36 to 39 ½ inches high.
• 26-31 inches are considered the standard bar height and are used with counter and table heights of forty inches or more.

To provide perspective on the differences in bar height tables and a standard dining room table, consider these numbers:

• Bar height tables average forty to forty-two inches tall
• Standard dining room and kitchen tables are generally around 30 inches in height.