We are buying a 1930s home that is very elegant in feel. The dining room has a beautiful fireplace with an elegant mantelpiece and period wall sconces with electric candles. There are two tall windows on the other side of the fireplace and it's a good sized room. I am struggling with ideas for a dining room table and chairs. I don't think I want it to be period because the house will start to feel too 'antique-y'. When I picture ultra modern, it seems to clash too far with the mantelpiece. The house is too elegant for a farmhouse style table, imo. Have been considering a 1940s Duncan Phyfe type table with some ultra modern chairs. Anyone have thoughts/opinions to share? Thanks :)