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anneamick

Smallest size table to sit 8?

10 years ago

I would like suggestions on table size to fit 8. My dining room seems to fit 6

easily but I would like to sit 8. Would a round table with a leave work better

or what would the smallest rectangle table to do the job. Chairs would also have to be on a smaller scale.

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    10 years ago

    You can seat eight people at a 36" x 36" table, but you will want larger if you want to eat at the table. A lot depends upon your table setting practices and size of those partaking in the meal. 72" x 44" will work, unless you are serving the equivilant of the front defensive line of your local professional football team.

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