Glass vs. Wood Dining Tables: Which Is Right for Your Home?

So you're shopping for a new dining table and you've narrowed it down to two styles: glass or wood. Both look great, both have their fans — but they suit different homes and different lifestyles. Here's a quick breakdown to help you decide.

Glass dining tables: light, modern, and space-friendly

Glass tables have a way of making a room feel bigger. Because you can see through them, they don't visually crowd a space the way a solid wood table can — which makes them a great pick for smaller apartments or open-plan living areas.

They also pair beautifully with gold or chrome legs, giving the whole setup a sleek, contemporary feel. Our round glass dining table, spiral-base glass table, and rectangular glass dining table all have that light, airy look that works especially well in modern or minimalist interiors.

Glass is great if you:

• Have a smaller dining space and want it to feel open
• Love a modern, contemporary aesthetic
• Don't have young kids running around (fingerprints are real)
• Want something that pairs easily with bold chair colors

Wood dining tables: warm, versatile, and forgiving

Wood tables bring warmth to a room in a way glass simply can't. They feel more grounded, more lived-in — perfect if your home leans toward a cozy, farmhouse, or transitional style.

Our 63" farmhouse dining table comes in Oak, Dark Gray, and Black — so it's more versatile than you might think. It also doubles as a desk or workspace, which is handy if your dining room pulls double duty as a home office.

Wood is great if you:

• Have kids or a busy household (much easier to maintain)
• Prefer a warmer, cozier feel
• Want something that works as a desk or workspace too
• Like a farmhouse, rustic, or transitional style

What about chairs?

Either table style looks great paired with our velvet dining chairs or cutout birch sapling chairs. If you go with a glass table, bolder chair colors like Dark Green or Blue really pop. For wood tables, Cream or Sage Green velvet keeps things warm and cohesive.

Still can't decide?

Honestly, you can't go wrong with either. Glass feels fresh and modern; wood feels warm and timeless. If your space is small, go glass. If you have a family or love a cozy aesthetic, go wood. And if you're in the area, come visit our Culver City showroom at 10812 Washington Blvd to see them both in person.