If one of your New Year resolutions is to finesse your cooking skills, you can find motivation beyond the kitchen.
A lovely table and chair set for your dining room will give you more reason than ever to whip up delicious mid-week dinners as well as host lavish dinner parties for your friends at the weekend.
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 you need in one go, but also the polished look of someone who’s well and truly got their act together.
From glass-topped tables to minimalist designs, see our favourites below
Table and chair sets by retailer:
- Next table and chair sets
- John Lewis table and chair sets
- Habitat table and chair sets
- Wayfair table and chair sets
- Amazon table and chair sets
Modi Reclaimed Wood Dining Table, Bench and 2 Rivington Chairs - £799
Best for: feeling like you're in a Shoreditch loft conversion
Offering two types of seating options, this stylish dining set comes with two or four chairs as well as a bench, meaning you can squeeze more visitors in when you need to.
The table and bench are both crafted from reclaimed wood and completed with a rustic effect while the chairs are covered in a dark brown faux leather, finished with a comfortable padding.
It's the perfect set for the couple who live to entertain, whether that's hosting a Sunday roast or a throwing a games night with friends.
Dimensions
Table: W180 x D100 x H77.5cm
Chair: W53 x D60 x H82cm
Seat height: 48cm
Bench: W180 x D38 x H45cm
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Vince dining set with round walnut table and 4 Oregan chairs - Habitat - £908
Best for: an elegant set that won't do out of style
On sale now, this gorgeous table and chair set will see you through the next decade in style. Good looks aside, this is a well constructed table. The surface is lacquered American black walnut (lacquered finishes are easy to wipe clean and less likely to leave ring marks compared to oiled surfaces) and the chairs feature turned legs and are made from solid walnut and cord. Currently 20 per cent off.
Dimensions
Table: D120 x H75cm.
Chair: W48 x H76 x D40cm
£908 | Habitat | Buy it now *on sale now, was £1,135
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Talisa Extendable Dining Set 4 Seats Teal - £299
Best for: simple design + hungry extra guests
A simple yet stylish set for the home, this set includes four chairs as well as a wooden table. But this isn't just any table; it harbours a helpful secret - extending from 106cm to 136cm when needed. Simply store a few fold away chairs behind a cupboard to use with the table’s extension when unexpected guests come over.
Dimensions
Chair: H80 x W45 x D40cm
Table: H74 x W110-160 x D110cm
£299 | Out & out | Buy it now
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DSW Dining Set - £234
Best for: Scandi chic
If you want something for your rented home that's sturdy and will last your tenancy, this white and wood dining set ticks all the boxes. The round table is completed with four chairs, all in a fetching mid-century style.
Dimensions
Chair: Height 82cm, Width 46cm, Depth 50cm, Seat height 45cm
Table: Diameter: 90cm, Height: 72cm, Base: 53cm
£234 | Cult Furniture | Buy it now *Save £100, on sale from £334
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Astrid Extendable Dining Set - 4 Chairs in Green Velvet - £279
Best for: mid-century style
It's easy to make more room at this table, which can extend to 136cm from 106cm - helpful when you have more mouths than anticipated to feed. The set comes with four Astrid chairs, all wrapped in a smart dark green velvet fabric and black legs while the table comes in a clean and classic wood and white colourway.
Dimensions
Dining Table: L.106-136cm x W.80 x H.75cm
£279 | Out & Out | Buy it now
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Ryland Expandable Dining Table and 4 chairs Set, Walnut and Black - £449
Best for: a contemporary classic
For a smart, functional dining table set, it doesn't get more practical than this walnut and black set available from MADE.
It comes with four chairs but can extend enough to seat six around the table - just a couple of extra perches needed. In this colourway, extra chairs should be easy enough to match.
Dimensions
Table: H74 x W110-160 x D110cm
Chair: H80 x W45 x D40cm
£449 | MADE | Buy it now *On sale from £549
Not your style? Find more dining sets at MADE
Damara Dining Table & Set of 4 Cantilever Chairs - £999
Best for: impressing your friends
If it's a smart look you're after, this gleaming marble table might be the answer to your prayers. It comes with four cantilever chairs in dark grey, but you could always buy extra chairs for either side of the table to make it a six-seater.
Dimensions
Table: H76 x W140 x D85cm
Chair: H93 x W143 x D59cm
£999 | DFS | Buy it now *On sale from £1,099
Cambourne Stowaway Dining Set - £219
Best for: a space saving table and chair set
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 meal time setting as and when required.
Dimensions
Table: H70cm x W90cm x D90cm
Chair: H46cm x W52cm x D38cm
£219 | Dunelm | Buy it now
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DlandHome 3-Piece Dining Set Dining Table & 2 Chairs Set - £69.99
Best for: narrow spaces
There's no need to scoff breakfast on the run or eat dinner off your lap, no matter how small your space is. You can still squeeze in a dining table, especially when they come as compact as this smart two-seater set, finished with dark wood and a black frame.
Dimensions
Table: W90 x D47 x H75.5cm
Chair: W40 x D42 x H72.5cm.
£69.99 | Amazon | Buy it now
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John Lewis Adler Butterfly Drop Leaf Folding Dining Table and Four Chairs - £229
Best for: tight spots
What do you do when you love hosting parties, but have no room for a permanent dining table? Head online to John Lewis to snap up this clever piece of furniture, which has two drop leaf shelves and a built-in storage system to house the chairs. It's also set on castors so can be easily rolled away into storage when it's not needed. Genius.
Dimensions
Table: H75.7 x W32-132 x D85cm
Each leaf: 50cm
Chair: H71 x W46.5 x 53cm
£229 | John Lewis | Buy it now
Chelsea Dining Table and 4 Kensington Chair Set - £429.99
Best for: upgraded 70s style
Made partly from solid wood in a retro-look walnut finish and crowned with a clear glass top, this set includes four matching Kensington chairs. It’s easy to keep clean and the circular design means there are no sharp edges – ideal if you’ve got kids.
Dimensions
Table: H75cm, diameter: 120cm
Chair: H46cm
£429.99 | The Range | Buy it now
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Giacinta Dining Set with 4 Chairs - £1,049
Best for: afternoon tea
Set the scene for mealtimes with this boutique-feel dinner table and chair set from Wayfair.
All the pieces are made from solid wood and given an oak finish, while the padded seats are given an elegant look with dove grey upholstery. Free delivery, but some assembly on your part will be required.
Dimensions
Table: L150cm x W90cm x H80cm
£1,049 | Wayfair | Buy it now *On sale from £1,159.99 *low stock, only a few left
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Verdict
When it comes to buying furniture for a London home, we believe versatility is key. The Modi dining set is the best all-in-one set in our book; not only does the reclaimed wood piece look good together, but the different components - bench, table, chairs - would look equally as great on their own if you wanted to use them beyond the dining room. Too big? The teal-hued Talisa Extendable Dining Set offers an ideal all-rounder and with the extendable feature lets you make room for a few extra guests when needed.
