Get this (dinner) party started A dining room table is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can own. Whether hosting a fancy dinner party or covered in piles of junk mail (no judgment), your dining room table should be a reliable home staple that will last your family for years to come.
While a large furniture purchase is definitely an investment, there?s no need to break the bank to find a dining table you?ll love. We?ve rounded up our favorite pieces under $1,000 in styles ranging from midcentury modern to rustic farmhouse.

Amazon, Rivet Industrial Hairpin Dining Table, $499
This pick from Amazon?s in-house midcentury modern furniture brand, Rivet, combines a walnut-finish hardwood top with metal hairpin legs which, according to reviews, are much sturdier than they look.
AllModern, Chesapeake Extendable Dining Table, $600
For a flip on the metallic/wood trend, this table from AllModern has a silver-finish top with a natural wooden base.

Amazon, Stone & Beam Parson Trestle Dining Table, $849
Amazon?s Stone & Beam line is focused on more casual styles and geared towards families. A farmhouse table is a cozy, casual option?this one is extendable to accommodate larger gatherings or growing families.

Urban Outfitters, Claudia Dining Set, $899
A sleek glass dining table is a minimalist-yet-modern pick. This one from Urban Outfitters comes with four matching acrylic chairs.

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