Looking for a custom Amish solid wood dining table in Lancaster County, PA? Georges Furniture handcrafts heirloom-quality hardwood dining tables in walnut, maple, oak, and cherry. Each table is built by skilled craftsmen for your room size, seating needs, wood preference, and style.
How to Choose the Right Size for a Custom Amish Dining Table
Before you order a handmade Amish hardwood dining table, measure your dining room to make sure your custom table fits comfortably for daily meals, family gatherings, holidays, and special occasions.
Dining Room Measuring Tools for Custom Table Sizing
- Tape measure
- Notepad and pen
- Masking tape or newspaper (optional)
- Helper (optional)
Measure Your Dining Room for a Handmade Amish Dining Table
1. Measure Dining Room – Length and Width
Measure the room’s length and width, including alcoves, bay windows, built-ins, and walkways that affect the custom dining table layout.
2. Table Clearance – Allow 36 Inches of Dining
For comfortable seating, allow at least 36 inches between the dining table edge and walls, cabinets, sideboards, or nearby furniture.
- Side clearance: table edge to wall or furniture.
- End clearance: table end to wall or furniture.
3. Table Dimensions – Find the Best Custom Dining Table Dimensions
Use your room measurements and clearance needs to calculate the largest solid wood dining table that still feels open, balanced, and easy to use:
- For a rectangular table, subtract 6 feet (72 inches) from both the room length and width to get the maximum table dimensions.
- For a round table, subtract 6 feet from the room’s smallest dimension to determine the maximum table diameter.
4. Table Seating Capacity Guide
Choose a dining table size that supports the number of people you host most often, whether you need a rectangular extension table, round dining table, or larger family gathering table: 
- Rectangular Tables:
- 4-6 people: 60-72 inches long
- 6-8 people: 72-96 inches long
- 8-10 people: 96-120 inches long
- Round Tables:
- 4 people: 36-48 inches in diameter
- 6 people: 48-60 inches in diameter
- 8 people: 60-72 inches in diameter
5. Preview Your Customer Solid Wood Table Layout
Use masking tape to outline your preferred table size and see how a custom solid wood dining table will fit before you order.
6. Plan for Comfortable Dining Table Height
Most dining tables are 28–30 inches high. For comfortable seating, leave 10–12 inches between the chair seat and the underside of the table.
Custom Dining Table Design Options
- Room shape: Custom table dimensions help narrow, open-concept, or unusual dining rooms feel balanced.
- Furniture layout: Plan space for sideboards, hutches, cabinets, benches, and chairs.
- Traffic flow: Keep walkways open so the dining room feels welcoming and easy to use.
Solid Hardwood Options for Amish Dining Tables
Georges Furniture handcrafts Amish-style North American hardwood dining tables from premium woods selected for beauty, strength, and long-term durability:
- Walnut dining tables: Rich, dark, elegant, and timeless.
- Cherry dining tables: Warm, reddish, graceful, and traditional.
- Maple dining tables: Light, smooth, durable, and clean-lined.
- Oak dining tables: Classic, strong, versatile, and family-friendly.
Choose your hardwood species, table size, extension leaves, edge profile, stain, finish, and design details with help from Georges Furniture craftsmen.
Why Choose Georges Furniture for Custom Amish Furniture in Lancaster County, PA?
- Lancaster County craftsmanship: Handmade by skilled woodworkers in a local woodworking shop. Signed and dated by its custom furniture maker.
- Built for your home: Custom dining tables sized for your room, seating needs, and style.
- 100% solid hardwood materials: Walnut, maple, oak, and cherry, sourced responsibly, sustainable and built for lasting value.
Custom Dining Table Delivery to York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and Beyond
- Georges Furniture makes it easier to bring handcrafted Amish solid wood furniture into your home with delivery options for York, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and across the USA. Whether you are ordering a walnut, maple, oak, or cherry dining table, your custom piece can be built for your space and delivered beyond Lancaster County.
Request a Custom Amish Dining Table Consultation
Bring your vision to life with a custom Amish solid wood dining table handcrafted in Lancaster County. Contact Georges Furniture to schedule a consultation and create a hardwood table tailored to your home and family.