ᐅ Dining table 2m or 2.2m... we are unsure

Hello dear forum,

we can’t decide whether to choose the dining table measuring 2 m x 1 m (6.6 ft x 3.3 ft) or 2.20 m x 1 m (7.2 ft x 3.3 ft).

We would actually prefer if there were 3 chairs on each side and none at the head or foot of the table. However, the chairs can’t be pushed under the table because the table legs get in the way. That’s why we’re unsure if the table with the chairs will take up too much space. The chairs are 60 cm (24 inches) deep. The table is positioned so the chairs are on the west and east sides.

What do you think??

I don’t quite understand. You can’t push the chairs fully under the table when not in use – is that with 200cm (79 inches) or even 220cm (87 inches)? Are you able to sit close enough to the table, or do the table legs get in the way even when there are three chairs?

If you want three side by side, I would either go even bigger/longer or choose a 2/2 arrangement with one at each end. We have 1.90m (6 ft 3 in), and three side by side is far too tight. For comfortable seating and dining, an extra 30cm (12 inches) with three chairs wouldn’t make much difference in my opinion. That’s just 10cm (4 inches) more per person. It’s still cramped with six people, like at Christmas or similar occasions.

This really annoys us. We would like a bigger table. Our current one was expensive and very high quality.
We’re too stingy for a new one...

I do not consider either 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) or 2.2 meters (7 ft 3 in) sufficient for comfortably seating three people.

neutri80 schrieb:

However, you can’t push the chairs under the table because the table legs get in the way.

There are tables with legs on the outside or in the center.
Everyone can choose what suits their needs.

I think it kind of kills the atmosphere when three people sit side by side like chickens on a ladder while the head of the table is still free. I would never plan it that way myself. If anything, I’d prefer 220cm (87 inches) instead of 200cm (79 inches). It’s really a bit more comfortable.