Political assets

There are a few dining rooms in the White House but if you want to see typical grandeur designed to impress visiting rulers and guests, The President’s Dining Table is the best place to look. It is created in the Sheraton style with 12 matching chairs. Currently, these are upholstered. A shortcut to changing the look of your dining table is to get a different set of chairs. At Oak Furniture, we offer matching or complimentary chairs for your choice of dining table.

The State Dining room at 10 Downing Street boasts 20 ornate chairs around a long table. The room itself has high ceilings and plenty of light. The feeling of space and opulence in the room is magnified by the high gloss on the table. The Prime Minister often tops this off by inviting celebrity chefs like Nigella Lawson over to cook. At Oak Furniture, we offer a range of finishes so you can achieve a stately dinner feel or something more casual. We can’t help you with the high-flying chef, but we still think you will have a magnificent dining experience.

Famous dining

Of course, politics isn’t the only reason dining tables find the limelight. On and off-screen, celebrity usage has also provided some iconic dining images.

Perino’s restaurant in California was a favourite of the stars during the Hollywood golden era. The plush, high-sided seating provided a sense of luxury and privacy. The tables were typically round giving the whole room a sense of comfort and intimacy.

For something a little more outlandish, think back to films like Beetlejuice where postmodernism ruled in the dining room. While you may want to tone it down a little for everyday use, the clean lines of a long, rectangular table can complete a modern looking room. Oak Furniture can offer dining tables in a range of sizes and shapes to help you enjoy the famous moments in your life.