It works for small or larger dining rooms because it extends to seat eight people. Verona Trestle Table, shown in antique honey finish (also available in antique black and mahogany finish), $529.99.

The modern dining table in this space by Denise McGaha Interiors is all about angles, angles, angles. Its square shape is reinforced by the center plate, while the legs slant out at a 45-degree angle.