Thank you. We have considered this as an option. I live in Costa Rica and getting a banquet is out of the question, but perhaps an upholstered bench will serve the same purpose.

Think about a table that measures no more than 36" wide and about 78" long. You have wonderful craftsmen in CR - find someone to build it for you. Then 6 smaller scale chairs, a rug and maybe a console no more than 16" deep. The effective area of my dining room is 10 x 10. I chose a glass waterfall console under windows with chairs flanking to keep things light - I have the surface, but none of the distraction of a heavier wooden piece. You can make it work and serve 6, if needed. Benches and banquets are nice, but inconvenient to get into and out of. Although if you wanted one built in, I'd go back to your local craftsmen with pictures.

thank you. I have looked at that. I don't fit into his "key measurements" which is what concerns me.

Yes, it is open. We are now locked into the 10 feet, but I think its plenty of room. :)