How to Choose Between a Round or Square Dining Table

There are two main factors that you should consider when looking for a dining table: the size and shape of the room, and the amount of seating you’ll need. After you answer these questions, you’ll be one step closer to choosing what shape of table to purchase.

What is the size and shape of your dining room?

First, you want to make sure that your table fits the room and complements the space. You’re going to be spending a lot of time in your dining room, so you want to make it feel comfortable, not crowded. Choose a table size that will be easily accessible, no matter where you sit down. Make sure there’s enough space between the table and the walls to pull chairs in and out. 

Round tables can often save space in a small room, while square tables can be extended to accommodate extra guests in a large room. If your dining room is square, a square table will add symmetry, and a round table will create contrast. If you’d like to put a round table in a large, rectangular room, Home Decor Bliss suggests that you designate a specific area for dining, like a corner.

How much seating will you need? 

You will also want to consider the amount of seating you’ll require. You can determine this by thinking about your lifestyle and activities. Do you host game nights or dinner parties very often, or is it just you and your partner most of the time? 

Square tables can seat four to eight people, depending on their size. Round tables usually seat four to six. If you plan to host lots of guests, choose a table that can be expanded to accommodate more seating.

Square vs. Round Tables

Round tables create a friendly atmosphere where everyone can feel relaxed. Psychology Today reports that “a round table creates an atmosphere of relaxed informality and is ideal for promoting discussion among people who are of equal status, as each person can claim the same amount of table territory.”

This makes round tables perfect for game night because everyone can reach the cards. Our Ghostwood Round Dining Table could be a great option if you’re looking for a round table with a unique design. Or if you’re looking for an expanding table that can accommodate more people, check out our sister company, Lotus Woodworks, and the Clover Table that can seat up to 11 people.

On the other hand, a square table offers more intimacy and can be great for a romantic dinner with your partner, or a dinner party with close friends. Reaching for the salt is a short distance as well as passing dishes across the table. 

So, round or square?

Now that you’ve taken into account the size of your space and the number of people that will be sitting at the table, it’s time to weigh your options.

To recap:

• Round tables promote a friendly atmosphere
• Square tables are good for intimacy
• Square tables offer more seating options
• Round tables are great for small spaces

Whichever table shape you choose, the friendly staff at Western Heritage Furniture is here to help! Located in Jerome, Arizona, we serve many of the surrounding cities in the area, including Sedona and Phoenix. If you have any questions about whether one of our round or square tables is right for you, don’t hesitate to ask. Contact us at 800-616-1424 or send us a message today.

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What Is a Jupe Table?

The history of the jupe dining table goes back to 1835 when it was invented by an English cabinet maker named Theodore Alexander Robert Jupe. He designed a circular expanding table that later became known by his name. 

Jupe’s patent for his design described an “improved expanding table so constructed that the sections composing its surface may be caused to diverge from a common centre and that the spaces caused thereby may be filled up by inserting leaves or filling pieces.”

The main feature of a jupe dining table is its ability to expand into a larger table using a fascinating device called a Capstan Mechanism. This combination of a pulley and belt converts rotational motion into linear motion. So, when you turn a jupe table counterclockwise (rotational motion) the center stays still and the outer parts expand (linear motion).

How to Use a Jupe Dining Table

Now that we’ve gone over the technical aspects, let’s talk about how you actually use a jupe table. Here at Western Heritage Furniture, we’ve made it easy for you so you don’t have to worry about any of the technical things. We put the table top on a locking carousel so it locks securely and unlocks only when you need it to.

To use a jupe table there are 3 simple steps:

1. 1. Open the table by turning it counterclockwise. 
   2. Pull the pie pieces out and unfold the leaves.
   3. Push each leaf and pie to the center to lock it.

And that’s it!  

Uses for Radial and Lotus Tables

If you’ve heard of jupe tables, you probably know that it has many names. They’re also called radial tables, expanding tables, or lotus tables. At Western Heritage Furniture, our expanding tables and lotus tables are all inspired by the original jupe table. 

One of our most popular expanding tables is the Clover Table, which can fit up to 12 people! We offer a wide variety of expanding tables with tabletops and bases in many different colors and styles. Our gallery of expanding tables includes additional information like expansion size, amount of seating, and video demonstrations. 

Jupe tables are perfect for a big (or small) game night because you can either use the table as it is or expand it to fit more people. The same goes for dinner parties, book club meetings, or working from home. With a jupe dining table, you get a multi-functional, stylish table that can definitely serve as a conversation starter. 

Jupe Tables in Arizona

If you’re interested in purchasing one of our jupe tables, the team at Western Heritage Furniture in Arizona is ready to help you find the perfect match. We are located in Jerome, Arizona, and serve many nearby cities, including Sedona and Phoenix.  You can contact us at 800-616-1424 or send us a message today.

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