Scandinavian Dining Tables

Scandinavian dining tables in light solid wood

A Scandinavian dining table is defined by its restraint: light or white-painted solid wood, tapered or splayed legs, matte natural finish, and a plain top with no ornament. The style grew out of Nordic design, where the goal is a table that feels open and uncluttered and lets the grain of the wood do the work. At Two Seventy Nine, Scandinavian dining tables start at $385.

Every table in this group is built from solid wood, and most use oak in a light or natural wash. Finishes stay soft and matte rather than glossy, so the surface reads as bare wood. A couple of the tables pair the wood top with a metal slide mechanism for the extension, but the look stays simple and pale throughout.

The tops come in three shapes. Round tables make up most of the group and suit smaller rooms because they have no corners to work around. Oval tops give a longer surface while keeping the soft edge, and two rectangular tables offer a straight-lined option. Colors run to natural wood, light oak, and white, matching the airy Scandinavian palette.

Several of the tables extend. A center leaf or telescopic slide pulls the top apart so the table grows from a compact everyday size to a longer surface for guests, with seating from 4 up to 8. Sizes range from about a 43-inch round up to a 72-inch length, and heights sit near the standard 30 inches for use with regular dining chairs.

This style suits a modern apartment, a small dining nook, or any room where you want furniture that stays visually quiet. Whether you choose a round four-seater or an extendable oak table that opens to seat eight, prices start at $385 and shipping is free with delivery in 5 to 7 days.