Sit it on something table height at each end, pull up some chairs and give it a try...

I wouldn't want to be that close to someone eating across from me.

Could work if you only had seating on one side, but I think you stated the issue when you mention knee knocking if you have people on each side of that narrow table.

I don't own the piece yet, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had experience with this narrow of a table. I believe some bistro and bar tables are 25 inches wide.

I remember reading about a famously obnoxious leader once who insisted on using narrow tables at state dinners with people on each side as an intimidation tactic. Won't go into the details, but short version is, don't do It!

Carol, love the reference! Looks like I found a fellow dinner party dictator here on houzz: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/i-need-advice-about-a-narrow-dining-table-dsvw-vd~2979190?n=5

Perhaps the person who posted the above is the obnoxious leader you mention!

I have a table that I think is about this width. However it's in a vacation rental property that I can only go to on Sundays. Next Sunday I'll try to remember to measure and get back to you. I can tell you it's pretty tight. It works well for a property where people mostly eat outside but I would want to use it all the time.

The only way I would sit that close to someone is if we were just having coffee.

I'm no physics major, but a table that is taller than it is wide seems too easy to tip over. Dining height is typically 30" high.

LOL-simstess, I think the table will be 30" tall. Only the length and depth were given. It won't be 70" tall....???

Also there is the chewing in someone else's face at 25".

@jansgirl -- that's what I'm saying... 30" tall and 25" wide... it would be taller than it is wide. It's probably a non-issue for other households though. I'm just always on high alert cuz my kids are prone to knocking stuff over. :)

rofl-well I should just go to bed!! I was think you were the crazy one!!! No, you have a real good point.

Can you add a complementary strip of wood on each side of the wood herringbone strip? It could look amazing with a contrasting strip, too.

You physically need at least 15" of depth for a place setting. For knees under the table at 30"H, you physically need 18" of depth. 25" is much to narrow for a functional table. It could be a sofa table though. Or it could be an interesting piece of art, hung on a wall above a painted buffet.

It won't be comfortable for diners, on numerous dimensions. I agree that narrower dining tables can have an intimate feel, but I'd suggest 32-36" as minimums. IKEA makes a few tables this narrow (down to ~31") for tiny apartments.

Church folding tables are 30" wide and they seem wide enough to me. I was even thinking about doing a 28" wide table.

IMO 30” works but I think 25” is too narrow

I've got a 30 inch wide wood picnic table my FIL built. It is fine for children seated on a bench positioned away from the table. However,. It is too close for comfort to sit adults directly across from each other. I had to stagger place settings for my July 4th BBQ.

mount the table against the wall, under a window with a view