The invention of the TV may have heralded a new age in at-home entertainment, but it also meant the gradual decline of traditional dinner-time settings.
Where once families would have sat around the table exchanging news, ideas and gossip collected through the day, the appearance of the shiny new box with moving images, understandably, stole all the attention.
The year 2025 will mark 100 years since Scottish inventor John Logie Baird changed the world by inventing television, and the intervening century has delivered monumental on-screen shifts. Thanks to smartphones, we can now watch telly anywhere, any time. But getting quality time with our nearest and dearest? That's still around the dinner table.
Having space for everyone to sit comfortably is one way to shut down murmurs of discontent. There’s no need to buy the tables and chairs separately either; many big furniture retailers offer complete sets for two people or more, giving you not only the convenience of buying everything in one go but also the polished look of someone who’s well and truly got their act together.
There are thousands of options to fit any interiors scheme, whether you're picturing a wholesome farmhouse style or something gleaming and modern. Round, oval, rectangular: dining table sets come in all shapes and dimensions to fit most spaces.
If you're constantly hosting or having friends and family drop around, an extendable table creates more place settings when you need them, growing and shrinking to your needs. Imagine Christmas, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions with your favourite people in one place, generations together seated for the feast. It’s a nice thought, isn’t it?
If you're on the hunt for a new dining table set to bring mealtimes back to how they should be, we've rounded up the best bundles to bag right now.
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John Lewis ANYDAY Anton 6 Seater Dining Table and 2 Benches, Oak
- Table dimensions: H75 x W160 x D80cm.
- Bench dimensions: H45 x W115 x D35cm
- Seats: six
Prefer an informal dining set-up? Crowd your clan around John Lewis' table set which comes with two matching benches instead of chairs.
Measuring 115cm in length, you should be able to get up to six people around it, or eight if you add additional chairs at the head of each end. The lacquered finish makes cleaning easy - a damp microfibre should do the trick.
Dress it up with a table runner and candles for special occasions.
Buy now £429.00, John Lewis
Habitat Jericho Solid Wood Black Table & 4 Green Chairs
- Table dimensions: H75, D120cm
- Chair dimensions: H83.5, W64.5, D64cm
- Seats: four
Revive your dining setting in one fell swoop thanks to Argos, where you can get your hands on this contemporary round table plus four velvet-wrapped chairs to arrange around it. Cut from mango wood and finished with an open slat base it makes a grand impression from the off. Meanwhile, the curved backrests of the chairs make each seat a plush place to sit.
Sold with a one-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Buy now £800.00, Argos
Furnitureland Hamilton Round Extending Dining Table and 4 Button Back Dining Chairs
- Table dimensions: H78 x D113 x W113cm. Width extended: 154cm.
- Chair dimensions: H100 x D63 x W48cm.
- Seats: up to eight
Furniture Village's dining table set is a sound investment if it's timeless elegance you're after. The extendable round table, made from solid American oak, comes with four upholstered chairs, high-backed and finished with buttons for an opulent look. It seats four but when extended, there's room for four more, bringing the total up to eight - perfect for family get-togethers. Chairs come in your choice of four luxe colours.
Buy now £1109.00, Furniture Village
George Oliver Drea Solid Wood Farmhouse Dining Table Set
- Table dimensions: H74.5 x W90cm x L150cm
- Chair dimensions: H90 x W48.5cm x D49cm
- Seats: six
Wood is a favourite for dining table sets; it looks great, whatever way the trend windsock is blowing. For big homes, this farmhouse style is a dream.
The dark rubberwood is enhanced with a walnut stain adding warmth. Curved edges and slim angled legs add to a Midcentury vibe. The look is reflected in the set of six dining chairs that come with the table with three back slats to bolster their sturdiness.
Buy now £530.00, Wayfair
Habitat Barnwell Dining Table & 6 Hanna Black Chairs
- Table dimensions: H72 x W96 x L150cm
- Chair dimensions: H76 x W48 x D40.5cm
- Seats: six
Open up your dinner party guestlist to five of your favourite people thanks to Habitat's Barnwell dining set. The sleek modern look consists of an oak wood table with beaded legs and six chairs featuring rattan-like handwoven seats and a curved backrest to keep guests comfy through all the courses. The chair's black frame offers a nice contrast to the oak and gives you a headstart when you want to start styling it.
Buy now £900.00, Argos
Julian Bowen Canterbury 120-160 cm Extending Table and 6 Chairs
- Table dimensions: H73 x L120-160 x W90cm
- Chairs dimensions: H94 x W52 x D44cm
- Seats: six
Fans of tradition will love this dark dining set which comes with an extendable table so you can gather even more people around the lacquered mahogany surface. The 120cm table can grow by an additional 40cm thanks to the butterfly extension system with chunky legs offering excellent support, no matter how big your spread. Seats are designed to match with faux leather seat pads that you can make even more comfortable with seat cushions.
Buy now £849.00, Very
Very Home Rubberwood Top Kentucky 100 - 130 cm Extending + 6 Chairs
- Table dimensions: H75 x W100-133 x D100cm
- Chairs dimensions: H93.5 (seat height 45.5) x W44 x D49.5cm
- Seats: six
Lighten up your space with a white dining set that brings brightness to the area. This compact look features a round table and four spindle-backed dining chairs with a farmhouse style that's ideal for family homes. The table can extend by 30cm, adding extra space when guests come over, transforming the shape from round to oval.
Buy now £579.00, Very
Moda Furnishings Silica 8S
- Table dimensions: H90 x W250 x D100cm
- Chair dimensions: H80 x W58 x D55.5cm
- Seats: eight
Dining under a clear blue sky is one of the best things about summer, but if you want to do it in style, investing in a proper dining set is key. Moda Furnishings specialises in chic outdoor garden furniture including sets: the Silica bundle is case in point. The table is made from Acacia wood, durable and moisture-resistant while the curved back wicker-look chairs come with seat cushions for comfort.
Sold with a seven-year guarantee.
Buy now £1949.00, Moda Furnishings
Dunelm Cambourne Stowaway Dining Set
- Table dimensions: H70cm x W90cm x D90cm
- Chair dimensions: H46cm x W52cm x D38cm
- Seats: four
This compact four-seat dining set is perfect for those rooms where space is an issue. If you don't have a dedicated space to call a dining room, this could always serve as a living room table and transform into your mealtime setting as and when required.
Buy now £349.00, Dunelm
