Features and types
Choosing an indoor table means balancing three variables: the square metres of the room, the number of people who usually sit down, and how often you host family and friends. The catalogue is built around these questions, with 22 models from eight different brands (Bizzotto, Ad Trend, EDG Enzo De Gasperi, L'Arcolaio, Dimo, Fade, Nardi, Tono Su Tono) covering price points from entry-level folding to porcelain stoneware dining tables.
Extendable tables
These are the most requested solution for the family dining room: they stay closed at everyday dimensions and open when needed. In the catalogue you'll find the Bizzotto Jarkko with grey porcelain stoneware top, extending from 160 to 240 x 90 cm, the Joakim rectangular black in the same dimensions, and the Dimo Darren with grey ceramic top 160-240 x 90 cm, height 77 cm. The mechanism is integrated under the top: when closed, the table remains compact, and with the extensions you can seat 8-10 people.
Fixed tables
A fixed table is the most solid choice when space allows for a stable dining format. The Bizzotto Cillian is a round 120 cm diameter table in warm grey natural finish, the Bloom Top Veneer is a round 120 cm with black/brown veneered top. For those who want to create a personalised top, the L'Arcolaio Aries steel bases (height 73 cm, white or black) allow you to place a custom-made top. You'll also find other models in the fixed tablessection, dedicated exclusively to this category.
Small tables and space-saving solutions
For small kitchens, studio flats or a second room, the Ad Trend folding small tables in MDF and iron (from 48×30 cm breakfast format to 70×70 cm multipurpose) and design small tables in iron and ceramic or iron and marble cover the needs of those who don't want a fixed, bulky table. The Fade Malibu Orione 2-table set gold is designed as a modular coffee table for the living room, whilst the Bizzotto Atom 3-table set gold is a modular solution for the living area.
Top materials: what changes in practice
The material of the top affects resistance, maintenance and appearance over time.
- Porcelain stoneware and ceramic (Bizzotto Jarkko, Dimo Darren): highly resistant to heat, scratches and stains; perfect for intensive daily use.
- Veneered wood and veneer (Bizzotto Bloom, Cillian): natural warmth, beautiful to look at, requires avoiding water pooling.
- MDF and lacquered: smooth surface and clean colours, good value for money for contemporary styles.
- Painted metal/steel: used mainly for bases (such as the Aries by L'Arcolaio) and for design small tables, it provides stability and a clean look.
If you are furnishing the dining area from scratch, pair the table with indoor chairs coordinated in seat height and style, and complete with a design table lamp or a LED table lamp for the adjacent living area.
How to choose
Measure the room first
The practical rule: around the table there must remain at least 90 cm free on each side to pass and sit comfortably. In a 3×4 m dining room, a 140-160 cm closed table is the maximum to enjoy the space well. With an extendable like the Jarkko or Darren you open to 240 cm only when needed, without taking up those centimetres every day.
How many people at the table
Approximately 60 cm of width is required per seat. A 160 cm rectangular table comfortably seats 6 people (2 at the short sides, 2 per long side). A 120 cm round table like the Cillian or Bloom is fine for 4-5 people in a very convivial way, with the contained footprint typical of round tables. An extendable opened to 240 cm accommodates 8-10 place settings on special occasions.
Fixed or extendable
If you usually dine with 2-4 people but host 6-8 for Sunday lunches or celebrations, the extendable is almost always the most practical choice: on a daily basis the table stays at the minimum size and the room breathes. If instead the family is already large and the table is used every day at full capacity, a sturdy fixed table in stoneware or solid wood is the more consistent choice.
Style and combinations
For a contemporary style, stoneware or ceramic tops with painted metal bases (Jarkko, Darren) age well and match fabric or leather chairs. For a warmer, more traditional setting, the veneer wood of the Bloom or the natural finishes of the Cillian work well with wooden or straw seating. For the living area, practical combinations with the Fade Malibu Orione low tables or Bizzotto Atom sets. Those looking for accessories for the kitchen and table find coordinated pieces in the Guzzini collection and among pots and pans for the kitchen.
FAQ
What is the difference between a fixed table and an extendable one?
A fixed table has unchangeable dimensions: it is mechanically simpler and usually more stable. An extendable has one or more systems (central butterfly extension, book-opening, side extensions) that increase the length of the top. In everyday life the table is used in the closed dimension, saving space, and only opens when more place settings are needed.
How many centimetres are needed per person at the table?
The standard measure is 60 cm width per seat and approximately 40 cm depth. A 180×90 cm table comfortably seats 6 people (2 at the short ends, 2 per long side). A 160×90 cm rectangular table is fine for 6 with slight overlap; opened to 240 cm it reaches 8-10 place settings.
Is a porcelain stoneware or ceramic table really more resistant than wood?
Yes, as far as heat and scratches are concerned. The stoneware or ceramic top (as on the Bizzotto Jarkko and Dimo Darren) resists hot pans placed directly on it, acidic liquids and sharp utensils, and can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Wood is warmer visually but requires coasters and attention to water pooling.
Can I use an indoor table on a veranda or porch?
If the space is covered and doesn't get rain or direct sunlight, many models can withstand it. If instead the area is exposed to humidity and temperature fluctuations, it's better to opt for a table designed for outdoors, with materials treated against weather.
How do you clean the table top?
It depends on the material. Stoneware and ceramic: damp cloth with neutral detergent, no abrasives needed. Veneered or solid wood: soft damp cloth, dry immediately, avoid aggressive products. Lacquered and MDF: damp cloth without scratching sponges. Painted metal (bases and small tables): dry cloth or just damp, checking that the paint doesn't chip.
Where can I collect or have the table delivered?
We ship throughout Italy and to 21 European countries. Those who prefer can collect their order from our store in Pignataro Interamna (FR), a few minutes from Cassino exit on the A1 motorway: we are open Monday-Saturday 8:30 am-7:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am-7:00 pm, a 5,000 sqm retail point active since 2000.
