This splayed leg dining table would also be great as a desk.

[posted by kris]

There are five different options for legs on this table, but the trestle legs seem to be the most distinctive...

"Dine or work in style, times infinity with our Multi Table. An easy, modern solution that's ultimately versatile, the Multi Tabletop allows you to customize any dining nook, work area or home office over and over. Sleek and rectangular, the Multi Table comes in three sizes and four distinctive finishes that you can then pair with one (or more) of our Multi Table leg options."

Small - 2" H x 63" W x 35" D
Medium - 2" H x 71" W x 35" D
Large - 2" H x 79" W x 35" D

[posted by katie]

This has got to be one of the most bizarre pieces of furniture I've seen.

"Design your own personal drum table with interchangeable percussion inserts. Choose from four different sized tables to suit your musical and space needs. The smallest table accepts four of the smaller instruments and the largest accepts sixteen."

2x2: $800 plus tax and shipping
2x4: $1500 plus tax and shipping
3x3: $1600 plus tax and shipping
4x4: $2900 plus tax and shipping

[posted by katie]

These new tables by Blu Dot have are a great choice for living or dining areas- the legs on the dining table would be an especially nice feature when chairs are involved.

"The Blu Dot Sprout table comes in 4 sizes and three statement making colors. The forked stainless steel "roots" will settle in perfectly with your existing décor."

Dining Table, (shown on left) 28.5"H x 48" Diam, $899.00, Buy it here.
Cafe Table, (shown on right) 28.5"H x 36" Diam, $799.00,Buy it here.
Coffee Table, 13"H x 36" Diam, $599.00, Buy it here.
Side Table, 20"H x 20" Diam, $399.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Inspired by a bridge that spans England's M5 motorway, Frank's table is elegant and strong, and unlike most bridges, easy to manufacture and construct. Made from just three sections, the table top and two plug-in leg units assemble in mere seconds.

A little pricey, but it's simplicity at its best.

"Our Arte Table features a thick wood profile which seems to hover above its open steel base. Shown here in Espresso Walnut and Stainless Steel, and available in custom finishes."

60" x 30" x 30" h, $2,500.00
72" x 32" x 30" h, $2,950.00
84" x 36" x 30" h , $3,600.00

[posted by katie]

If you like the look of mid century classics but can't quite fork over the money for a collector's item, this table might do nicely. With its walnut veneer and leg detail, it hits the right note of authentic design without the up charge for an original that you would find in a dealer's shop.

"The Fresno dining table creates a warm ambiance in any contemporary space. The Fresno is sleek and simple in design, providing an elegant setting for dining and entertaining with a touch of mid century charm. The frame of the Fresno is made of hardwood; top is made of MDF with an American walnut veneer."

66.9" l x 31.5" d x 29.5” h

[posted by katie]

Man, I wouldn't call these affordable by any means, but they sure are worth taking a look at...

"The capital Baghdad, the new Babylon, a symbol of multiple, ethnic, cultural and religious identities, a sort of concentration of all humanity. The top of the New Baghdad table is made up of tens of different industrial aluminium profiles each one with a specific purpose, which together make up a map of the capital of Iraq, ploughed by river Tigris. The designer Ezri Tarazi's idea behind the table is that each shape's various identities are merged into a cohesive plan."

Available in Small and Large (dining or coffee table height).

[posted by katie]

This is a great extension dining table that has a mechanized self-storing leaf.


"The Parentesi Table (2002) by Luigi Ronzoni gracefully extends to seat up to 6-8 people without interrupting the design's simple lines or resolved details. Both ends of the tabletop pull out on smooth-gliding metal tracks to make room for a self-storing butterfly extension leaf, which easily unfolds and locks into place. Like the remainder of the tabletop, the extension leaf features an apron on either side to hide interior tracks and maintain the table's profile. Each table is produced using CAD software and CNC routers, for precision craftsmanship and performance. Made in Italy."

I'm still getting used to the price of this table, and the idea of being able to switch out the pattern of the legs.

"An amazingly versatile piece by Marcel Wanders, capable of matching any room imaginable! Its secret is in its thick, conical legs, made of clear, standard injection-moulded polycarbonate. Change the look of the design by simply inserting a pattern of your choice! Two sets of graphic inserts are available, designed by Marcel Wanders or Javier Mariscal... or choose the blank sheets of art paper and add your own personal touch to the design!"

Rectangular top: 63"W x 31.5"L x 27.75"H
Square top: 35.5"W x 35.5"L x 27.75"H

[posted by katie]