There's not many other pieces of furniture that bear as many formative memories as the dining table. Whether it was the milestone birthday dinners with the fam - or many a tear shed over maths equations you just couldn't wrap your head around as a kid...the dining table has seen it all.

As a gathering place in the home, you want to cultivate an inviting dining space that can cater to any family brunch or dinner party. Cue: a practical and stylish dining table. Though, with options aplenty for different shapes - as well as different styles, finishes and woods - knowing where to start looking for such a focal point of the house can be daunting.

To help you out, we've curated an edit of some of the best dining tables available that'll take your at-home dining, study and overall entertaining to the next level.

An oval table is ideal for filling large dining areas without restricting space as a square one might; the Brighton from Castlery does just this and boasts mid-century modern glamour.

Bring the Hamptons to your own dining room with this extendable dining table that features a timeless French Provincial design and solid European beech wood.

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Marrying function and form, this table features a slatted base design and is crafted from teak wood with a natural unfinished surface. Perfect for Scandi, contemporary and coastal themed homes.

Designed by James Harrison, the Lily makes a timeless statement with its chevron patterns and tapered legs.

Giving the illusion of more space, a glass dining table is a seamless addition to any dining room - especially those on the smaller side.

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Made from the highest quality Italian Carrara marble and ethically-sourced solid American oak wood, the Bronte will elevate your entertaining area with subtlety and grace.

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Simple yet distinguished, the noir oval dining table features a striking design with oak timber panelling and curved edges - and lends itself well to any colour scheme.

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Featuring a parquet pattern with splayed legs, this round dining table is perfect for chin-wagging with loved ones as you break bread together. Also ideal for Scandi, coastal and minimalist interiors.

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