Sorry forgot to attach. This is the table.

Thanks Lyn. What is your opinion of the base shape style ?

Wow I think that table is really fabulous. I love it.

Thank you !

I do not see an issue with chairs at that table. We had a small round table when we first got married and we went and got a piece of plywood cut so we could add it to the top when we had guests we just kept it in the closet the rest of the time .Keep you chairs as small as possible so no arms for sure .

Thanks Patricia😊 I appreciate the advice. I don’t see any tables that size that extend that have a wood tone that will work with the other woods close by the table location. Mixing woods especially styles is a challenge and I have the dreaded open concepts so I’m worried about it.

the only issue I see is that your knees and feet will touch it while dining.

I have a tulip table in my kitchen area and the base is all scuffed up from feet on it all the time.

... the option you show seems like a table you eat at, not spend much time seated at, for just that reason. It IS attractive, though. Is the rug similar to what you will choose?

Not sure about the rug yet. The knees touching is an issue with me like you mention. I called West Elm to get the bottom base dimensions but they don’t have that info unfortunately. I ordered a round table from Article and it came cracked so had to return. Finding the right table is quite difficult.

I think the table is attractive but I also question how functional it would be because of how people might hit the base when they are actually seated with their chairs pulled in.

I have a relatively small dining area and I went with an oval aka race track shape. It fits into a smaller size but still has enough size to sit more than 4 very comfortably. I only have 4 dining chairs but when I have seated more than 4 I have used nice folding chairs I keep in the closet.

I had considered a glass top table but they can be a bit unstable because of how they are (or are not) connected to the base. Can be problematic if a guest uses their arms to rise from the table for example.

Another WE table but with the centre of base being narrower it will be more comfortable for knees. Be sure chairs are on the slighter side, if planning on adding a 5th chair, see info below.