We’ve asked Deborah Costa and Kristine Renee of Design Alchemy, an interior design firm based in Northern California, to share their favorite dining room furniture destinations for a range of styles. They tell us how to select the right pieces — not to mention, what to expect to spend on a new suite of dining room furniture. Finally, this list leaves some room for draperies, a cool light fixture, a storage piece to create a chic at-home bar, and even art to make your newly redesigned dining space sing.
Dreaming of a dining area that better suits your needs and aesthetic preferences? Whether you’re looking for a stylish small dining room set to squeeze into your studio apartment or a gracious dining room table for hosting friends, it’s important to shop from a brand you trust to ensure you’re getting the quality, durability, and style you’re seeking.
Crate & Barrel
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Crate & Barrel is a top destination for design enthusiasts looking to score a chic, modern look at a more accessible price point with top-quality pieces, many of which are FSC-certified and BIFMA-compliant. The brand is famous for its viral collaborations with the day’s top designers. The Design Alchemy duo is a huge fan of their collection with Jake Arnold — particularly these stunning rush dining chairs that will only look better with age. And even if you’re on a strict budget, the site has a page devoted to starting your dining room refresh with items as low as $159. Plus, you can’t beat its generous return policy that offers plenty of time to ensure your new table, chairs, and sideboard are the perfect pieces to make your room sing.
Another Product We Love: Tate Walnut Extendable Mid-Century Dining Table and Chairs
- Shipping Time: 3-5 business days for standard delivery
- Return Policy: Within 90 days of receipt
Castlery
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Castlery is dedicated to eliminating the need to choose “fast furniture” in favor of well-designed, high-quality pieces that are still easy on the wallet. The brand’s durable, stylish pieces suit tastes from mid-century to contemporary, and some of its most popular pieces are for the dining room. The Kelsey dining table and chair set is our top pick for a small dining set, but those with larger households or who love to entertain will love their extendable dining tables that can seat up to eight people. And the great thing about Castlery’s low prices is that you can add on two-, three-, or five-year warranties while still saving big compared to many other popular retailers.
Another Product We Love: Casa Dining Table with Bench Set
- Shipping Time: Depends on products and location of delivery
- Return Policy: Within 14 days of delivery
Lulu and Georgia
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Lulu and Georgia is a designer-loved resource for furniture and home decor, offering designer collaborations from names like Sarah Sherman Samuel, pieces from rising industry stars, and covet-worthy vintage finds to help you decorate a one-of-a-kind home. Costa and Renee are among the retailer’s fans, as the site makes unique designer pieces accessible to enthusiasts across the country, not just in major cities. Many of Lulu and Georgia’s bestsellers are dining room furniture items, and many pieces are designed to work both indoors and out, like this solid teak sideboard cabinet. You’ll also notice a Sustainability section on many product pages, showcasing the brand’s commitment to selling as many non-toxic, low-VOC pieces for the home as possible.
Another Product We Love: Hannah Sideboard
- Shipping Time: Varies by order
- Return Policy: Within 60 days of delivery
Pottery Barn
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Pottery Barn has been a trusted furniture source for more than 70 years, offering excellent craftsmanship and responsibly sourced materials with laid-back yet luxurious California charm. In fact, the Williams Sonoma family of brands has been the only home furnishings business to make Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for four years running. The brand offers free design services to help consumers create the dining area of their dreams, with the added benefit of numerous stores across the country for those who prefer to shop the old-fashioned way. While known for its array of both modern and traditional-leaning dining collections, like the loved Toscana collection, Pottery Barn also produces ADA-compliant dining room tables for those seeking to create a more accessible home. And don’t forget to check out sister brand West Elm if you’re looking for something a bit more mid-century inspired.
Another Product We Love: Sausalito Cane Bar Cabinet
- Shipping Time: Within 4-5 business days of order receipt for standard shipping
- Return Policy: Within 30 days of receiving an order or 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery items
Amazon
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If you’re looking for a budget-friendly dining set in a hurry, it’s hard to beat Amazon’s prices, inventory, and shipping speed. This online destination, however, can be a bit overwhelming for those who aren’t sure what they’re looking for, and you’ll benefit from having the most specific site search possible to find just the right pieces for your dining room. Yet, Amazon does allow you to shop based on style, price, materials, and color, among other categories, that may help you on your hunt.
Having a slew of customer ratings and reviews to check out can be useful in determining the quality of a product, even if you’ve never heard of the brand name. And the good news is: Amazon makes returns easy if you don’t love your purchase, as there are more than 18,000 return drop-off locations across the U.S.
A Product We Love: Christopher Knight Home Abraham Mid-Century Modern Dining Set
- Shipping Time: Depends on the retailer
- Return Policy: Within 30 days of delivery
Kathy Kuo Home
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Another favorite of the Design Alchemy team, Kathy Kuo Home has become a popular destination for design enthusiasts of all kinds, whether you prefer the industrial loft look or Hollywood Regency. Founded by the designer and TV personality, the site is one of the fastest-growing destinations for luxury furniture, and the dining options are top-tier. Depending on your needs, you can shop everything from entire dining sets — including mismatched curations for a more collected look — to singular pieces that will make the perfect finishing touch on your dining space. While the return policy is the least generous on our list, Kathy Kuo Home offers design services to help you feel confident about your purchases.
A Product We Love: Carter French Country White Marble Top Iron Frame Dining Collection
- Shipping Time: Varies by type of order
- Return Policy: Within 7 days of delivery
Serena & Lily
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Fans of coastal-chic interiors should consider Serena & Lily a top destination for dining room shopping and inspiration. One of the brand’s most popular items is its Riviera rattan dining chairs and counter stools inspired by French bistros, but the Design Alchemy team loves all of Serena & Lily’s rattan dining room furnishings. You’ll also find contemporary takes on classic designs, such as Windsor dining chairs painted in coastal shades of green, customizable banquettes in a slew of fun fabrics, and vintage-inspired consoles to bring a taste of the islands to your favorite gathering place. Be sure to take advantage of the brand’s free in-person or virtual design advice, whether you simply want to request a swatch or are looking to overhaul your entire dining room.
Another Product We Love: Hammonds Dining Table
- Shipping Time: Within 7-10 days of order receipt
- Return Policy: Within 30 days of order receipt
Wayfair
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Wayfair is a wonderland for budget shoppers with a wide range of tastes. Love the farmhouse look? Wayfair has you covered. Seeking something sleek and modern? It’s got you there, too. Plus, the Wayfair family of brands includes more curated sites such as AllModern and Birch Lane if you’re devoted to a specific aesthetic. Other reasons to shop at Wayfair include free design services, affordable furniture protection plans that last up to five years, and access to expert assembly services for an additional but small fee. The prices are tough to beat, and the speedy shipping times will ensure your dining room can come together as soon as needed.
A Product We Love: Reina Sideboard
- Shipping Time: Depends on the retailer
- Return Policy: Within 30 days of purchase
Ballard Designs
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Ballard Designs is a great place for traditional design devotees, while customizable pieces come in dozens of iconic fabrics and gorgeous finishes that will appeal to those who lean more contemporary, too. Over its 40 years, the company has also collaborated with top names in the industry, from Bunny Williams to Suzanne Kasler, and the Design Alchemy duo are major fans of the latter’s Southport rattan collection for bringing a bit of vintage flair to your eating space. The brand also offers design services via phone, email, video call, or in-store to suit your preferences with free appointments to help you feel empowered throughout your decorating journey.
A Product We Love: Jax Burl Dining Table
- Shipping Time: 1-7 business days, if in stock
- Return Policy: Within 90 days of ship date
Costco
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Costco is one of our favorite destinations for buying top-notch meat and oversized bottles of Champagne, but it’s also a go-to for snagging amazing furniture deals for the dining room. The selection is one of the most limited on our list, yet even non-members can shop online and take advantage of the brand’s unbeatable prices. From full nine-piece dining sets to a beautiful wine bar cabinet with a built-in fridge for your favorite bottles, its offerings are high-quality and stylish, and most will be delivered within a few days of purchase. Pro tip: the more pieces you buy, the more you’ll save if they have the Costco Direct label — up to $400 — and nearly all major home items come with this perk, from mattresses to appliances.
Another Product We Love: Point Reyes Table Dining Set
- Shipping Time: Depends on the order and location of delivery
- Return Policy: Within 90 days of delivery
Room & Board
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If you prefer to invest in sustainable, American-made pieces that will last for years to come, we recommend Room & Board. The Minneapolis-based brand is famous for its excellent customer service and high-quality furniture and home decor that will stick with you through all the industry’s passing trends and is in the middle of the road in terms of price points on our list. The brand offers free design services and options to create custom dining tables and storage pieces in order to ensure your dream eating space becomes a reality. Plus, Room & Board offers $99 full-service delivery that allows you to get unlimited items delivered, assembled, and placed exactly where they need to in your home without you having to lift a finger.
A Product We Love: Parsons Dining Table
- Shipping Time: Depends on delivery location
- Return Policy: Up to several weeks of delivery date through contacting customer service
Article
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Modern furniture? Check. Affordable prices? Check. Delivery on most items within two weeks? Check. Article has become a top destination for modern aesthetes on a budget, providing both trendy and timeless designs for indoors and out. While wallet-friendly, these pieces are still durable and made from high-quality materials, thanks to the brand working directly with manufacturers to offer some of the best possible prices out there. You can even shop curated dining room bundles to save even more on furnishings, whether you just need room for two or are dreaming of decadent dinner parties. Plus, you’ll also enjoy the benefit of free virtual design services to make creating an Instagram-worthy dining space a breeze.
A Product We Love: Madera Oak Extendable Dining Table
- Shipping Time: Depends on the product and location of delivery
- Return Policy: Within 30 days of delivery
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