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Splurge vs. Steal: Glass Top Dining Tables

Posted by Jessica McLaughlin Tuesday, January 12, 2010 8:40 AM
When I fantasize about my perfect dining area, one item is a constant: a glass dining table. They aren't for everyone, I know; they highlight finger prints, some people perceive glass as being a little bit cold, and there's the paranoia of accidentally breaking this huge hunk of glass (even I have a bit of an issue with that).

But, I want my dining room to be airy, cheerful and clean, and I have a small space; I'm really trying to avoid heavy items that take up a lot of visual area.

Enter my inspiration for this post (pictured left): the Platner Dining Table from Design Within Reach. I love it, but when it comes time to get a new dining table, will I be willing to splurge? Take a look at my other splurge pick below and a couple more affordable glass table steals below:

Top: splurge -- Platner Dining Table ($2848 USD) and Cross Round Table Glass ($1750 USD) from Design Within Reach

Bottom: steal -- SALMI Dining Table from IKEA ($179.99) and Halo Dining Table from Crate & Barrel ($599 USD)

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Comments:

Jess, you mention aesthetics, scale and price but  as we are talking about a Dining Room Table, personally I wud opt for a pedestal base as it wud accommodate far more people.

To me, the other  ones that you featured  all have legs which I consider  obstructions that defeat 'one'  of the purposes for  having a 'round' table in the first place.  :)  

mrsben

January 13, 2010 8:19 PM

 

Far more easy to clean a glass top table than a wooden one.  And they don't show dings.  (some scratches, maybe but no dents).  

I wish there was more variety with glass top tables.  

Val

January 17, 2010 1:50 PM

 
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