Thread: Table Height

I think 33 - 36 inches is about the standard height but would depend on the chairs which you have - elbows should be able to rest easily on tabletop at about 90 degrees while seated.

I thought it was 29" to 30", elbows do depend a bit on a persons height.

John

I don’t think there is a “define” standard height for Dining room tables. Most Older table where usually made to a height of 29 – 29.5 inches.

Most tables to day vary from 29 –33”. I personally don’t go over 32” and will adjust the height to the depth of the rail and to customers requirements

I wouldn’t go as far as 36” (914mm) as this would be like sitting in your dining chair and eating from your kitchen bench top.

Chairs finish at a seat height of 18-19

Hope this helps

The trade standard was 920mm for a sink bench and 765mm for a dining table with adjustments where necessary for individual use.

Rhys H.

The height of the table surface is not important it is the relationship between the seat height of the chair and the eating surface paying careful attention to the clearance between the seat and the underside of table or frame leaving room for legs . I never build tables with supporting skirts for this reason. Of course my theory falls down if you are using the table for something other than eating and therefore require the "Work Surface" at waist height!!!.


Ross

A lot of old tables are about 75cm (30") high while modern tables are often about 70cm (28") high. These heights suit most chairs.

Sorry, but to suggest a dinner table should be 36" (90cm) high is nonsense. That's the standard height for kitchen benches.

I believe 29" is the correct figure.

Originally Posted by Corunetes

Can anyone tell me whether there is a standard height for tables (Dinner tables) and chairs................. I have a table here that is 770mm high and I reckon that it should be 700mm BTW I bought it like that.............. The saw's gunna come out!

Peter
The industry start point we use is 720 (dont ask me what that is in Fahrenheight). We sometimes vary that down if it is to go in a small room as this can make the room seem a bit bigger

Useless piece of information
The cabin furniture on the original Queen Mary was scaled down (sometimes to 5/8 scale) to make the Cabins look bigger

Cheers
HarcX

Ok the..... from the answers received I suppose that I will have to cut it down to 720centifeet or 29.6inchametres................ Ah. Now thats just being snide......... I'll do the deed to comfortable elbow height i think.... Thanx for the replies.............

Hi Peter, I am jumping in a bit late but lastnight I was reading an older issue of finewoodworking and they a 2-3 page article on Table sizing:


TABLE DESIGN
by Graham Blackburn
A well-proportioned table balances ergonomics with style


Its was in the MAY/JUNE 2005 (#177) issue, might worth checking it out if you have access to a copy.

Joe