Best Scandinavian Dining Tables: 12 Picks for Every Space

The ideal Scandinavian dining table is one that suits your normal seating arrangement, allows plenty of room to move about and has a finish that you can look after. Begin with the actual dimensions of the room and your existing chairs, then go through these 12 options from IKEA and Ferm Living in terms of shape, build and price.

A table can look very modest in the showroom and yet end up blocking your kitchen cupboard at home. Mark the outline on the floor before you order in, to include the length of any extension.

Compare 12 Scandinavian dining tables by price

These picks are based on the manufacturers’ published specs. Prices shown are for the table only in the US as of 29 October 2026, before tax and delivery. Local prices and stock may differ. Dimensions are approximate tabletop sizes in cm, rounded from the listed numbers. Product links go to the exact versions compared.

Pick	Table and finish	Approximate footprint	Main construction	US price
1	IKEA SANDSBERG, black	110 × 67 cm	Melamine-covered particleboard; steel frame	$69.99
2	IKEA PINNTORP, light brown/blue	125 × 75 cm	Stained, lacquered solid pine	$199.99
3	IKEA DOCKSTA, black	103 cm diameter	Laminate-covered particleboard; steel base	$279.99
4	IKEA LISABO, round ash veneer	105 cm diameter	Veneered composite top; birch legs	$299.99
5	IKEA LISABO, rectangular ash veneer	140 × 78 cm	Veneered composite top; birch legs	$299.99
6	IKEA TONSTAD, extendable oak veneer	140–196 × 85 cm	Oak veneer over mixed construction	$379.99
7	IKEA SKOGSTA, acacia/black	235 × 100 cm	Solid acacia	$649.99
8	Ferm Living Mineral, Cashmere base	90 cm diameter	Bianco Curia marble; steel base	$2,085
9	Ferm Living Tarn 115, white oiled beech	114 × 105 cm	Oiled solid beech	$2,379
10	Ferm Living Rink 200, Eggshell	200 × 90 cm	High-gloss lacquered MDF	$2,779
11	Ferm Living Tarn 220, dark stained beech	220 × 118 cm	Oiled solid beech	$3,669
12	Ferm Living Bevel, extendable black oiled beech	117–217 × 117 cm	Oiled solid beech	$3,969

Which table is best for a small dining area?

1. SANDSBERG: the lowest-cost starting point

Its very narrow top is ideal for a small eating area. IKEA list four seats but check your actual place settings as the serving dishes will take up quite a bit of space. The black frame gives a good contrast against the lighter furniture.

2. PINNTORP: color with visible timber

The blue-stained frame gives the small kitchen a bit of character without having to go to the expense of another decorative item. Solid pine is ideal for someone who likes to see the grain. Compare the stain to your floor, particularly if you have a floor of a similar colour.

3. DOCKSTA: a compact pedestal option

Choose this if the corner legs are continually getting in the way of your chairs. The central base is designed to move the area where the feet can sit so you’ll need to check its footprint as well. A round top will still require space for chairs on all sides.

4. Round LISABO: pale wood for four

IKEA list four seats around the 105cm top. The ash veneer and birch legs give a much lighter timber feel than the DOCKSTA’s black. Be sure to check the wide armchairs as you’re not necessarily going to have four tucking underneath.

Which of the tables are suitable for use for daily meals and for guests?

5. Rectangular LISABO: a straightforward four-seater

The 140cm version is the one that would work in a dining area which also does a bit of homework. It has a rectangular footprint which is much easier to get to sit up against a wall than a round top. Our Scandinavian interior design guidegoes into great detail about how the shape of the furniture actually affects the room.

6. TONSTAD: occasional extra seats

This goes from about 140 to 196cm. Select it if you find you need a smaller table for your own use around the house and a larger one for your guests. Check the full extended outline against doors, cupboards and the path into the kitchen.

7. SKOGSTA: a generous fixed table

The 235cm top gives this solid acacia table a very substantial footprint. It’s perfectly logical if you’re someone who regularly uses a long table and have the space to leave it out. Just check the leg positions against your preferred seating plan.

Which designer options give you a different shape or finish?

8. Mineral: marble in a compact footprint

The 90cm top with pedestal base is appropriate for a small dining area where the table surface is the feature. It has a very distinctive hand chiselled edge. Weigh the small table up against the purchase price and of course check the marble care instructions.

9. Tarn 115: an organic alternative to round

Its irregular shape and broad legs give a compact table far more presence. Always use the published footprint rather than the model name when you’re measuring. If you’re after a quieter more understated approach with natural materials then our Japandi design guide takes that route.

10. Rink 200: a glossy statement

Eggshell is an alternative to the visible wood grain. Ferm Living describe the high gloss as being quite sensitive and it’s recommended to use very soft protective items. There was a notification option shown on the page during the research phase; check it’s available before you plan around it.

11. Tarn 220: a broad dining centerpiece

Approx 118cm wide so it’s a fairly wide rectangle in terms of floor space. You’ll need to check you can actually reach the shared dishes. The oiled beech will of course require the care regime as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

12. Bevel extendable: round now, longer for company

Two leaves will extend the 117cm round table to 217cm. The additional leg that is supplied must be fitted when both leaves are in use. Its width is substantial when the leaves are closed so it will need a good amount of space in either configuration.

What table size will suit your seating requirements?

Use these planning ranges to shortlist shapes. Chair width, table legs and place settings will determine the final capacity.

Seats to plan for	Rectangular top to explore	Round top to explore
2	80–110 × 65–75 cm	75–90 cm diameter
4	120–150 × 75–90 cm	100–120 cm diameter
6	160–200 × 85–100 cm	130–150 cm diameter
8	220–240 × 90–110 cm	Check a full seating plan first

For the initial room test you allow 90cm beyond each table top edge and then go on to try and pull out your actual chairs. Add space wherever a person has to go past a seated person or where they need more access. A 140 x 85cm table therefore begins with a 320 x 265cm planning rectangle. This is a furniture test not an accessibility standard.

In a combined cook and dine area check the open appliance doors too. Our Scandinavian kitchen guide covers the full layout. Pick the table that will work on a normal Tuesday and then see how many people it can accommodate.

Sources

• IKEA US product pages linked individually in the comparison table: dimensions, materials, advertised prices and stated seating capacities.
• Ferm Living US product pages linked individually in the comparison table: dimensions, materials, advertised prices, care and extension requirements.