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Glass top round table base ideas

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

As part of major townhome renovation, I am moving from traditional to transitional decor. i would like to keep my Chippendale dining chairs, but oval mahogany table is too large :(.

Has anyone been able to make glass top (48”) round table work with traditional hardwood chairs? Any good sources for interesting pedestal bases? I am thinking metal of some sort. All input welcome !



Comments (15)

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I would not do a glass topped table with those chairs. I'd keep the table, but replace the two arm chairs with upholstered chairs instead. Make sure the lines are clean. Like these, perhaps:



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  • 4 years ago

    I love those looks although they are quite traditional of course. My issue is the current table is too big for the renovated arrangement. I do appreciate your comment. Perhaps I need to consider a whole new dining room set a furniture.

  • 4 years ago

    It could work. You may need to recover the chair covers in a more modern fabric, or cover them in a chair cover. Or do a smaller round wooden table instead of glass.

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  • 4 years ago

    Why not a smaller wooden table that suits the chairs?

    You will need to relocate the armchairs and just use 4 chairs with a smaller table.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Couple of considerations.

    Picture of 48“ table below only has four chairs and I can’t see your 2 chairs with arms working. Are you ok with only 4 chairs.





    The only 48” glass tables that I found that are traditional enough are ranging around $2,000. Consider the chance you are taking for a potential mismatch. Perhaps you can find a used glass table on Marketplace. Found this one 48” table for $495 as an example.


  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Hard not to go traditional when you have Chippendale chairs. :-). At least the upholstery breaks up all the wood.

  • 4 years ago

    All great ideas! Yes, I definitely was planning on reupholstering the chairs and I have already found a new home for one of the two arm chairs in another room. Thinking of using four chairs and round table and then having the two additional armchairs that I can pull in as necessary. Thank you for forwarding some very interesting photos! And suggestions are great. I am on the hunt for a used table if possible since one never knows how some of these approaches work out. Appreciate your input!

  • 4 years ago

    I would get a round pedestal for base, if you use glass. Instead of glass consider getting an old round table and putting marble on top.

  • 4 years ago



  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Fanstone Home focus on nature stone furniture design & manufacture. Maybe will you consider nature stone tables? For more designs, check here https://www.fanstonehome.com/







  • 4 years ago

    Consider slip covering the two end/arm chairs either for use elsewhere, or as pull-ups to your table. That dining set is GORGEOUS. LOVE Chippendale, especially when juxtaposed with modern. The mix of old classic with new will be stunning!

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Try https://www.etsy.com/search?q=table%20bases%20for%20round%20dining%20table&ref=auto-1&as_prefix=table%20bases. There are a few you might like.

    Just a personal experience with glass top dining table: it was a bugger to keep clean. Not the top, but the underneath.

    Thought about this, too:

    Change the upholstery on the chairs and mix with a Saarinen table.





  • 4 years ago

    Thank you for the insight. I have heard that glass top tables can be something to keep clean… Appreciate the insight!

  • 4 years ago

    Wow @Jean Ivan your room looks beautiful! I love the paired down look and it really showcases that goregous wood on the table. Thanks for reporting back.