Best Dining Table Designs to Maximize Legroom
How important is leg placement when you begin your search for the perfect dining table? If you’ve ever had to straddle a chunky leg or your knees have fought with a leg’s location (and lost the battle), you know that each leg's location is critical for comfortable seating. And when it comes to seating your favorite people, their comfort is usually at the top of a good host’s list.
The custom Pathway Dining Table pictured above is a beautiful example of a table with perfect leg placement for maximum comfort. (Check out our collection of extendable dining tables that can quickly and easily expand for comfortably seating more guests.)
Keep reading to learn a few ideas to keep in mind when you begin your journey to designing your dream table.
4-Legged Tables
With a more traditional-looking farmhouse 4-legged table like the Walden Dining Table shown here, allow a minimum of 24” of leg room between the floor and bottom edge of table skirt.
4-legged rectangular tables limit legroom flexibility on standard width tables (42"W-48"W) but are still an excellent solution for narrow eating spaces that require a table that's 36"W or less.
Knee-to-Table Leg Distance
The distance between the table leg and knee should be at least 12” as shown in this magnificent Wexway Farmhouse Dining Table.
Minimizing Knee Knocking
If your design plan includes placing a chair on every corner as shown in our square table, having ample legroom can be an issue for adult seating. Tip: Consider seating adults on the sides and kids at the ends or vice versa.
The Path of Least Resistance
When it comes to the least amount of legroom restrictions, a single pedestal base table from our round dining table will serve you well. Moderately sized pedestal bases are generally best for tables between 42"- 48".
Discussing your options with our design experts will give you the right combination of base to tabletop. (Shop our beautiful Foles Dining Table pictured here.)
Legroom With a Steel Base
This beautifully unique live edge table illustrates the same ideal space between steel bases and knees applies: 12” minimum.
ADA Compliance for Special Needs
A separate set of requirements is followed for designing and meeting ADA compliant dining tables that allow ample space for mobility assistance devices. Our Granby Barnwood Dining Table, as well as most of our tables, can be customized to meet the following recommendations:
-
Minimum clearance between floor and bottom edge of table skirt of 27” with 29” preferred
-
Knee clearance extends at least 19” under the table
-
30” clearance between table legs
(Our Lead Designer Shaun happens to be highly trained and qualified to assist with implementing these requirements in your table's design.)
Customized Comfort
Hopefully, you've discovered having comfortable seating is a very attainable goal for your table--and one we're happy to help you reach. If you're ready to make a worthwhile investment in the dream table that meets all your needs, give us a call at 610-672-6454, and speak to one of our design specialists. You can also complete the Customization Form below and we'll be happy to connect with you. We hope you'll soon be on the road to getting the most comfortable table with the best-placed legs or base you've ever owned. And in case you didn't know, our handcrafted furniture and decor pieces are American-made to heirloom-quality standards, so they'll last for future generations to enjoy!
Free Dining Table Guide
The Rustic Red Door Free Dining Table Guide covers many aspects of designing a custom table including: Our Custom Design Process, Table Styles, Seating, Customization Options, and more. With a quick & easy click below, we'll deliver a free guide to your inbox in no time!
