7 very good-looking dining tables
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January 12, 2026

The best dining tables

A neatly set West Elm Anton Solid Wood Dining Table with two white chairs.
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter. Prop styling by Abby Balter

The dining table is where life unfolds: weeknight dinners with family, baby’s first solids, countless work-from-home days and homework-filled evenings. So it’s important to invest in a great one that’s durable enough to withstand years of everyday use — as well as offer ample leg room and wobble-free stability. Some of our favorites after four months of testing? A nearly indestructible and sleek option, an elegant table with neoclassical vibes, and a striking marble six-seater.

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A colorful assortment of drinking glasses.
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An excellent drinking glass does more than just hold your morning OJ. It makes a statement on your dining table and turns something as simple as taking a sip into a treat. Because isn’t life too short to use boring glassware?

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