Dining Table Decision Guide

1. Style & Aesthetics

What draws you to your 1963 mid-century modern home's aesthetic?

This helps identify which MCM elements matter most to you

Clean, simple lines

Warm wood tones

Organic, natural shapes

Mixed materials (wood + metal)

Minimalist functionality

Bold, statement pieces

Which table style speaks to you more?

Classic MCM — tapered legs, refined edges, understated elegance

Live edge / slab — natural, organic, more rustic-modern

Open to either — depends on the specific piece

Should the table match your existing furniture, or stand as a statement piece?

Match / complement existing pieces

Statement piece that anchors the room

Somewhere in between

Describe your dining room's current vibe (colors, other furniture, lighting)

2. Practical Requirements

What are your dining room dimensions?

Include space needed for chairs to pull out (~36" clearance recommended)

Room: ×

Max table size: ×

Standard seating need vs. max capacity?

Daily use: people

When entertaining: people

Do you need the table to expand?

Yes, leaves are important

Nice to have but not essential

No, prefer a fixed-size table

Table shape preference?

Rectangular

Oval

Round

Boat-shaped (wider in middle)

Open to options

How will you primarily use this table?

Daily family meals

Dinner parties & entertaining

Holidays & special occasions

Work / homework surface

Games, puzzles, projects

3. Materials & Durability

Wood type preferences?

Select all that appeal to you

Walnut (rich, dark brown)

White oak (golden, prominent grain)

Cherry (warm reddish tones)

Teak (classic MCM)

Maple (light, clean)

Open to suggestions

How much maintenance are you willing to do?

Minimal — want it bulletproof

Moderate — occasional oiling/care is fine

Happy to maintain — value the patina

Any durability concerns?

Young children

Pets

Heavy daily use

None — adults only, careful use

4. Source & Origin

Are you open to vintage / antique pieces?

Yes, love the idea of authentic MCM

Maybe, if condition is excellent

Prefer new / custom-made

How important is supporting local/small craftspeople vs. established brands?

Local artisan preferred No preference Established brand preferred

How far would you travel to see / pick up a table?

Local only (< 50 miles)

Regional (few hours drive)

Would ship nationally for the right piece

5. Budget

What's your comfortable budget range?

Drag to set your maximum

$2,000 $20,000+

Up to $10,000

Is there flexibility if you find "the one"?

Hard ceiling, cannot exceed

Some flexibility (10-20% over)

Right piece matters more than budget

6. Priority Ranking

Rank these from most to least important (1 = most important)

Drag to reorder, or number them 1-6

__ Aesthetic / visual appeal

__ Size / seating capacity

__ Durability / maintenance

__ Price / value

__ Craftsmanship / quality

__ Authenticity (vintage or handmade)

7. Final Thoughts

Describe your dream table in a few sentences

Any absolute deal-breakers?

Timeline — when do you need the table by?

ASAP

Within 3 months

Within 6 months

No rush — willing to wait for perfect