Glass Top Dining Tables

Glass top dining tables in round, rectangular, and oval shapes

A glass top dining table uses a tempered glass surface set on a metal or wood base. The clear or lightly tinted top keeps a room feeling open because you see through it to the floor and the base, which makes a small dining area look larger than a solid wood table would. At Two Seventy Nine, glass top dining tables start at $210.

The tops are tempered glass, which is heat-treated so it is harder to scratch and better at handling warm dishes than plain glass. Still, glass shows fingerprints and water spots more than wood, so a quick wipe keeps it clear, and coasters or trivets are a good idea under hot pans. Edges are polished flat or beveled, and thickness runs about 8 to 12 millimeters depending on the model.

Bases are the main design choice here. Options include slim metal legs, hairpin legs, trestle and pedestal frames, and gold or silver double-column bases on the oval models. Finishes cover black, silver, gold, and chrome, in powder-coated and brushed metal, so the frame can read modern, mid-century, or tulip-inspired. One model uses a solid walnut base with a built-in glass lazy Susan.

Sizing runs from a 35 inch round for two to four people up to a 71 inch oval that seats 6 to 8. Round tops suit square rooms and corners, rectangular tops line up against a wall, and the oval double-column tables give length without sharp corners. Weights range from about 29 pounds on the small rounds to 106 pounds on the oval glass tables, since the glass and metal base carry the weight rather than a wood apron.

Whether you want a compact round for a city apartment or an oval table for six, there is a glass top model here to match, starting at $210. Shipping is free with delivery in 5 to 7 days.