The Monroe round dining table series from Crate & Barrel reflects the great look you would expect for one of the leaders in home furnishings and accessories. This 48, 60, or 72 inch diameter round dining table is available in a natural or ebony stained solid Chestnut and features ancient Chinese joinery that is nail and screw free. For the complete package the Monroe can be paired up with the matching buffet/sideboard. 48" $999 60" $1599 70" $1999 Diameter Available online from Crate & Barrel
Grayson are popular dining chairs from Pottery Barn that feature four in style colors from chocolate, red, orange, to green. Two of the common comments on these chairs are their comfort and ease of cleaning. Leather upholstery makes for easy maintenance. If a child or guest drops something on the chair it cleans up easily, because it is difficult to stain leather. The padding and leather create a very comfortable dining chair where one can sit for long periods of time without back pain. Grayson is available in an armchair or side chair variety. Price: armchair - $499; side chair - $299. Product: here.
Poggenpohl/Draenert takes modern dining table convenience to the next level with their "Dining Desk" which incorporates every thing necessary for an uninterrupted dining experience. The Dining Desk opens lengthwise to reveal a secret stash spot for ingredients, while a central stainless steel storage space stows cutlery or cutting boards. Notice the trolleys that roll free of the dining table surface that come with a refrigerator on one side and a cook top on the other. Only one thing stands in most of our ways and that is the $47K price tag. I think mass production needs to find the Dining Desk before there is a sign of a realistic price, but Furniture wanted to give you a heads up on the future of the modern dining table. 99L x 58W
Here is a most intriguing set of ceramic table accessories and dinner ware from Heather Mae Erickson that really sets a dinner table with a very contemporary flair. Erickson's collection called "the industrial hand" comes in a simple yet dramatic black and white and is perfect for everyday use. The collection features vases, trays, dinnerware, and the "sprinkle" which is a reworking of her previous salt and pepper set. Erickson combines glossy and flat surfaces together in a variety of asymmetrical shapes for a look that is sure to add visual drama to you dinner table. Via
Spring chairs are a creation from Modern Bamboo that take sustainable bamboo and shape it into functional furniture. Modern style defines the chairs which nearly form the letter "S" which in fact should stand for simple, since simplicity defines the overall chair style. Spring chairs could work at the right dining table or provide accent chair seating in a living room. Measurements: 21" x 17" x 37". Available: here.
