There are some classic pieces of furniture that are used in every home. The kitchen table is one of those classic items that helps complete the look of a home. This type of table is available in a few different styles. Classic kitchen tables are created in a rectangular shape and made of wood. These tables can come in a variety of different woods, such as oak, maple, and pine. The rectangular style of the kitchen table will have four sturdy legs attached to the top to provide the stability you need. This type of base is different from what is usually used in the creation of round tables.
Round or oval tables will have a central base under the table top. This large post will extend on separate feet at the bottom to provide support for the table. Round kitchen table sets can be found in some very small sizes that are designed to be bistro-style tables. These sets will include two matching chairs and are often constructed of metal rather than wood. The metal used for the back of the chair is usually created ornamentally with many curves in the piece.
A round kitchen table can also come as a compact style that has a section designed as a folding leaf. This small size is good for use in areas where space is limited and is usually made of wood. The table folds down when the lower arm is moved so that it no longer supports the second leaf. The two sections will be joined by hinges that are not visible when the table is set to its full size. The standard round table type usually comes with four matching chairs made of the same material as the table.
In the rectangular kitchen table and chairs category, you will see some modern styles that use a combination of metal and glass to create the contemporary table. Glass is used for the top of this table and metal is used for the base frame that is the legs. Matching chairs will use metal in the design and can come with seat cushions created with overlays to coordinate with the whole ensemble. There are also round styles that use glass table tops to create the piece.
Modern tables made with glass will have the top as a solid element, so there will be no leaves that can be moved or repositioned to change the size of this table.