Picnic Tables, All Grown Up
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, dining tables are on everybody's mind. Functionally, I love round tables - I like being able to see everybody's face. Aesthetically, though, I am all about long, narrow, picnic-style tables.
There's just something so pleasing to me about a super-long table, set for dinner for, say, twelve. Especially when that table has a few rustic elements - when it's picnicy (even if it's pretty and indoors).
Here are some great examples of picnic-style tables that have been taken to the next level:
There's just something so pleasing to me about a super-long table, set for dinner for, say, twelve. Especially when that table has a few rustic elements - when it's picnicy (even if it's pretty and indoors).
Here are some great examples of picnic-style tables that have been taken to the next level:
by Nicole Hollis
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A black and white palette and amazing chairs take this table, benches and all, from backyard to sophisticated.
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Sometimes all it takes to dress up a table is a little bit of accessorizing. This table could be plywood and it wouldn't matter - the tablecloth and dishware make it fabulous.
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by Axis Mundi
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| Modern materials give this traditionally-shaped table a very current feel. |
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A rustic setting like this one just begs for a heavy table.
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Benches turn this tranditional dining table into something special.
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I love the juxtaposition of this rough wood table with teh very fancy chandelier and room detail.
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The individual elements of this room are entirely traditional, but somehow when combined, they feel modern, thanks to their no-frills profiles
Low barstools are a cool mix between benches and chairs.
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| This square table is picnified by benches...but they look so comfortable. |
| I love the narrow stature of this table - the proportions are so cool (and perfectly balanced by all those round mirrors. |
Comments
sara1972 So many beautiful tables. I really like the Ken Levenson photo. This dining room is amazing!
4 years ago · Like
donnam I like the rustic table near the fireplace.
4 years ago · Like
XOJY You would not believe the table we found at our friends house this Thanksgiving. see attached 
3 years ago · Like
Regina oh WOW! beautiful
3 years ago · Like
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