It will not work. Treat yourself to something new!

Are you moving over a large distance? Can you afford to move the set twice if you do not like it in the new space? How attached are you to it? Will you be seating that number of folks around the table in your new home? Do you want to buy a new table and chairs? These are the kind of questions that I would ask myself.

@gurukaram thanks for this thoughful suggestion. we are a little attached and the new place is in the same suburburn. i have tried so hard to visualise how it would look but am struggling hence why asking in this forum for suggestions. my general feeling id it would not look good at all … But i have seen that some are able to fuse old with new giving a wonderful homely feel

I thought that my 48” round teak mid-century Danish table would fit in “dining room” of our new smaller home but after living with it there for a couple of weeks, we decided that it was too big and that we really didn’t like eating in that room. So we moved the table to the “living room” in front of a window with a great view and we love it. My point is that you don’t really know how things will fit in a new space until you experience them in the space. At least I don’t, which is one of the reasons folks hire designers.

@gurukaram thank you and i guess this is what we will do and decide after the move

It’s tricky and lots to consider. Weigh being sentimental vs space/style appropriate. (We saved a few chairs from an inherited set, reupholstered and placed in bedrooms.) Living room (assume is adjacent) comes into play. If furniture is very traditional, you’ll want a connection. Also, get a sense of what a new set will cost (not inexpensive). For the little it will cost to move, I’d bring and at least you‘ll have something to use. Hate to say, rug and accessories may also need to be edited.

I agree move it there and see what works in the space Since I assum all the stuff in the pic of the new space is not yours . Waht about the rest of your stuff there is no rule says just becuse a new house is modern on the outside it has to be so on the inside . I have done many homes for clients where the outside was very traditional but they liked modern interiors and it works just fine . Moving is stressful and to add to that right now is not a good plan i think you will end up making big mistakes when choosing things in a hurry

Keep the buffet and use it somewhere else in the house (front hall?) and buy a more appropriate table. When you say ‘bespoke antique style’ I read that as forty year old reproduction not a family piece passed down through generations.

@Maureen thank you it does make sense to see what it looks like first and once we have a feel for the house then make some decisions. @Patricia Colwell Consulting much of our furnitures is oldworld. Downsizing is so stressful and you are right we could make some significant mistakes! thank you for your words of wisdom 😀. @HALLETT & Co. you are correct it has not been handed down in generations. But has been the dinner table for everday and all the special celebrations over the years. great idea to ise buffet in another area thankyou

To help blend your beautiful antique dining set with a contemporary style, here are some suggestions that incorporate handcrafted elements:

1. Add texture with:

- Handwoven table runners in neutral tones

- Artisanal ceramic serving pieces that bridge traditional and modern

2. Define the dining space:

- A handmade wool rug in subtle geometric patterns would protect your floors while adding modern pattern

- Consider our handcrafted brass pendant lights to add contemporary metallic elements while honoring traditional craftsmanship

3. Tabletop styling:

- Mix traditional and modern with handmade ceramic plates in clean lines

- Incorporate handcrafted brass or silver serving trays for an updated metallic accent

These artisanal pieces can help create a thoughtful transition between your heirloom furniture and contemporary space while maintaining character and warmth.

For the open kitchen concept, our handwoven palm leaf bar stools would work perfectly. They come in two heights (counter and bar height) and feature artisanal craftsmanship. Their natural materials and light design would nicely contrast with the darker finishes of the antique table while adding texture to the modern kitchen space.

For an alternative option, we also offer leather woven stools that provide a more structured look while maintaining artisanal charm. Both options incorporate traditional Moroccan weaving techniques that bridge classic and contemporary styles.

Adding your more traditional accent pieces and decor in the room will help bring the two styles together as well. You can definitely mix antiques with contemporary. Ralph Lauren does it well. Hang pictures in a more clean lined frames. Modern glass accent or coffee tables with traditional or antique furniture etc.

Get a contemporary dining table and have the chairs re-finished: Paint them and put a contemporary fabric on the seats. The paint color will depend on the fabric you choose:

Obviously, you don't have to pick fabric this bright if you don't want to. Just illustrating my point.

I wish you could take leaves out of this table to make it smaller. It is beautiful but think it will be too large for the space. Can you get into the space to measure?

Mixing eras is really hard but when done well is magical. This table, with these chairs - perhaps recovered with a different fabric, would be fine in a contemporary space. You just have to be sensitive to what rug you are using and what other items of decor you are pairing it with.

The space you are moving into a is really a white box, like an art gallery. It is ready to receive any style. The current furniture and art in the space is making it seem very contemporary, but you can bring your own style and old world piece into play.

I suggest that you bring more of your current furniture along for the move. A mix of modern and family favorites can make a home a home. It might not all come together at once, but don't discard your favorites too soon. A decorator or friend with a good eye can be a big help.

Recover chair seats in a non-traditional fabric, add a non-traditional rug under the table and a non-traditional light fixture over the table. I think you can use both the table and the chairs and you may not need to paint the chairs. If that doesn’t work, a new table with current chairs or new chairs with current table might work. I would not ditch well made furniture that is comfortable unless you have to. We are using the dining room table and chairs that seats 8 as our only dining spot because they are beautiful and comfortable and we have gotten used to two people at a table for 8-10.

Recover the seats with a neutral, get a new rug, declutter by removing urns and find a transitional style light fixture. You can use all your extra memory items at other places in your home or save it for kids or donate. Having furniture that brings back happy memories is wonderful but use it sparingly amongst pieces that reflect your style now.

I would try it. Break up the set, as others have suggested. I think either do a modern table with your current chairs, or current table with modern chairs. Congrats on your new place!

Old in a contemporary environment can make a room very interesting. I would suggest you reupholster the chair seats in a modern print (something that will coordinate with your colour scheme). Place a modern centre piece on your dining table. Pair it with a modern sideboard. You don't show what furniture will be in the adjoining room but here's the idea...

Thanks so much for fabulose ideas and suggestions