Dining tables

Josef Frank’s dining tables

Josef Frank designed many dining tables during his career, some with extension leaves and others crafted as drop-leaf or folding tables. Most of the tables are made from darker woods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often in round shapes or with rounded corners. Just like in all his designs, Josef Frank based his creations on the human being, which is why the furniture was both beautiful to look at and practical in its design. His work is characterized by soft forms, thoughtful proportions, and a harmonious balance between materials and expression.

A dining table by Josef Frank is just as relevant today as when it was designed in the 1930s and 1940s. Whether you’re looking for a smaller dining table for the kitchen or a larger one for the dining room, Svenskt Tenn offers models that suit both classic and modern homes. Most of the tables also have extension leaves, allowing them to be adapted to different needs.

Round dining tables

A round dining table is the perfect choice if you want to create an inviting and social atmosphere in your home. Unlike rectangular tables, the round shape allows everyone around the table to see and converse with each other in a natural way – no one is left sitting at the edge or far away. Additionally, a round table contributes to a softer look in the room and works just as well in smaller spaces as in large dining rooms.

Josef Frank’s fascination with the round form is evident throughout his career. Among the round dining tables in Svenskt Tenn’s range is Dining Table 771 in mahogany and the iconic Dining Table 1020 with a checkerboard inlaid edge, designed by Josef Frank around 1940. The mix of different woods is a characteristic feature of Josef Frank’s classic designs, including elm root, walnut, and birch. Today, Svenskt Tenn’s range also includes a round, functionalist dining table with a stainles steel revolving tray, designed by architect and furniture designer Jan Ruhtenberg in 1932.

Rectangular Dining Tables

A rectangular dining table is a classic choice that offers both style and function. The straight form makes it easy to create a structured and harmonious setting, perfect for both everyday meals and large dinners. The rectangular design also means that the table works well in larger rooms or along walls, maximizing space. At Svenskt Tenn, you’ll find elegant rectangular dining tables in a range of exclusive materials, designed to be a timeless piece of furniture in your home.

Among the rectangular dining tables in the range is Josef Frank’s classic model 947, which is the longest table Svenskt Tenn has in production today. With its four extension leaves, it can reach a length of 390 centimeters. The rounded corners give the rectangular shape a softer and more playful impression, as is often the case in Josef Frank’s designs. Also featured is theÀ Table dining tablein white-pigmented Ash, designed by Jonas Bohlin for Svenskt Tenn.

Shop online or in-store

Explore Svenskt Tenn’s range of dining tables online or in the store at Strandvägen 5 in Stockholm. Here you’ll find Josef Frank’s dining tables alongside furniture designed by some of the most skilled designers of our time.