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The Ariana dining table is the kind of piece that makes a room look resolved. Not because it makes a statement in the way a marble top or a gold fr...
The Ariana dining table is the kind of piece that makes a room look resolved. Not because it makes a statement in the way a marble top or a gold frame does, but because it has the right proportions and a finish that sits confidently alongside whatever else the room is doing without competing with it. Rooms where everything has been chosen with some care tend to suit it well, and it works with the same consistency whether you're pairing it with the matched Ariana chairs or building a combination independently with chairs from elsewhere. The clean contemporary design is its own kind of discipline: there is nowhere to hide behind decorative detail, which means the quality of the proportions and finish have to earn their place. In the Ariana's case they do.
Our Ariana dining tables sit within our wider dining tables collection and are available in a range of sizes. If you'd prefer the table and chairs as a matched combination, our Ariana dining sets collection covers that and also addresses family suitability and upholstery considerations for the full set in more detail. If you're choosing the table independently to pair with chairs of your own choosing, you're in the right place here.
Finance is available on many of our dining tables, subject to status. We deliver nationally across the UK, and our Manchester showroom is open if you'd like to see the Ariana in person before you order.

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The Ariana dining table is a clean-lined contemporary dining table available in a range of sizes. The design is defined by what it doesn't do as much as what it does: no ornate detailing, no heavily decorative base, no finish that makes a point of announcing itself. The result is a table that is straightforward to place in a room because it doesn't create a conflict with anything around it, while still having enough considered quality to look like a deliberate choice rather than a default.

The table surface and base finish vary across the configurations available, and the combination of top material and leg or frame design affects the overall character of the piece. Some configurations sit at the lighter and more minimal end of the contemporary range; others have a slightly more substantial presence while maintaining the same clean aesthetic. Seeing the specific configuration you're considering in person is the most reliable way to understand which end of that range it sits at, and it is something the Manchester showroom makes straightforward.

The Ariana dining table in your room

The Ariana is at home in contemporary and modern interiors: a recently refitted kitchen-diner, a newer build furnished throughout with clean and considered pieces, or any room where the brief has been light and unfussy rather than warm and traditional. The table earns its place in those rooms because the design language is consistent with everything around it rather than working against it.

It performs particularly well in open-plan spaces, where a dining table needs to sit within a larger room rather than occupy a defined space with four walls. In an open-plan kitchen-diner, a table with a lot of visual weight or decorative detail can make the dining zone feel cluttered. The Ariana keeps the space feeling considered and open, which is part of what makes it such a natural fit for that kind of layout.

As a standalone piece paired with independently chosen chairs, the Ariana gives you more flexibility than a matched set does. The clean design of the table is not opinionated about the chair that sits alongside it: a contemporary upholstered chair in a plain fabric works naturally, a more considered chair in a textured or richer fabric can add depth to the combination without creating a conflict, and a chair with some detail can work well if the room supports it. The table doesn't demand a specific chair aesthetic in the way that a more ornate piece might, which gives you genuine room to choose the chairs that suit the household and the room rather than the chairs that the table dictates.

The rooms where the Ariana is a harder fit are those with strong traditional or period character: heavy architectural detail, classical furniture elsewhere, or a warm and richly layered interior where a clean contemporary table tends to feel inconsistent with the surroundings. In those rooms our Louis dining tables or Denver dining tables are worth looking at alongside the Ariana before you decide, as both bring more presence and warmth to a traditional or transitional context.

Sizes in the Ariana dining table

The Ariana dining table is available in sizes suited to different households and dining rooms. A 1.5m dining table suits the majority of standard family dining rooms and kitchen-diners, seating four comfortably for everyday meals and six when guests come round. A 1.6m dining table gives six people proper elbow room and suits a room with a little more length to work with, and for a household that regularly eats as six rather than occasionally, the step up is worth taking if the room allows it.

As with any dining table, allow around 90cm of clearance between the edge of the table and the nearest wall or obstacle on all four sides when planning against your room dimensions. In an open-plan kitchen-diner where the dining area is defined by the furniture rather than by four walls, it's worth thinking about the clearance in relation to the kitchen island, the living area, and any other furniture as well as the fixed walls. If you'd like to check a specific size against your room before ordering, get in touch and we'll work through the measurements with you.

Spreading the Cost

Finance is available on many of our dining tables, subject to status. If the table you want sits above your immediate budget, spreading the cost is worth exploring. We're happy to talk through the options at any point.

Why buy from Shawcross

We're based in Manchester and our showroom is open if you'd like to see the Ariana dining table in person before buying. Contemporary furniture can be harder to judge from product photography than more ornate designs, because the quality of a clean-lined table lives in the finish, the proportions, and the surface rather than in visible decorative detail. Seeing the Ariana in real light, assessing how the surface reads alongside the base, and checking the proportions in a real space are all things that a visit settles quickly and confidently.

We deliver nationally across the UK, and you can contact us at any stage for guidance on sizing, room fit, chair compatibility, or any other question before you order.

Ariana Dining Table FAQs

What style of room does the Ariana dining table suit?

The Ariana is designed for contemporary and modern interiors and suits them well. A newer build or recently refitted home where the approach throughout has been clean and unfussy, an open-plan kitchen-diner where the dining table needs to sit naturally within a larger space, or any room where the furniture has been chosen for considered simplicity rather than decorative character: these are all settings where the Ariana looks right and feels coherent with the surroundings.

The rooms where it fits less naturally are those with strong traditional or classical character. Heavy period detail, ornate furniture elsewhere in the room, or an interior that is running on warmth and richness throughout are all contexts where a clean contemporary table tends to read as inconsistent with the room's overall approach. In those settings the Louis dining table, with its classical detailing and formal presence, is the more natural choice. For interiors that sit in transitional territory, somewhere between contemporary and traditional, the Denver dining table brings more character and warmth than the Ariana without committing to classical detailing, and is worth looking at alongside the Ariana if you're not fully in either camp.

The Ariana works best when the room around it has been approached with consistency: a palette that is restrained and considered, surfaces that are clean, and furniture that shares the same sense of purpose. It doesn't need the room to be expensive, but it does benefit from the room having a clear point of view.

What sizes is the Ariana dining table available in?

The Ariana is available in sizes covering the most common dining room requirements. A 1.5m configuration suits the majority of standard dining rooms and family households, seating four for everyday meals and six on occasions. A 1.6m configuration gives six people proper room and suits a household that regularly eats at six or a room that has the length to carry a slightly longer table with comfortable clearance.

The right size starts with the room. Measure the available floor space, subtract the 90cm clearance on all four sides, and the maximum table dimensions follow from what's left. Each size page, linked in the body section above, covers the specific room requirements for that length in detail. If you'd like a direct answer on which size will work in your specific room, share your measurements with us and we'll tell you before you order.

What chairs work well with the Ariana dining table?

The Ariana's clean contemporary design is not prescriptive about the chair that goes alongside it, which is one of its practical advantages as a standalone table purchase. A contemporary upholstered chair in a plain fabric is the most natural companion and keeps the overall look consistent in register. A more structured chair with a metal frame, whether in chrome or a darker finish, suits the table's clean lines and works well in a kitchen-diner or open-plan space where the finish language runs toward the modern throughout.

A chair with more considered upholstery, a textured weave, a deeper tone, or a richer fabric, can work well alongside the Ariana in a room where the palette has some depth to it. The table doesn't conflict with that kind of choice: its simplicity gives the chair room to contribute without competing with the table for attention. What tends to work less well is a chair with very heavy ornate detailing, a carved frame, or a design that is clearly from a different aesthetic register entirely. The table and chairs don't need to be identical in character, but they need to be compatible, and a classical chair alongside a clean contemporary table creates a combination that neither piece wins from.

Our full dining chairs collection is worth browsing alongside the Ariana. The Ariana dining chairs are designed specifically to work with this table and are the most straightforward route to a coherent combination. If you want to consider a wider range of chair options alongside the table, we're happy to advise on what will work before you commit to both pieces.

How do I care for the Ariana dining table?

The care requirements depend on the specific surface material and finish in the configuration you're buying, so it's worth confirming those details for the specific table before you order. As a general principle, the frame and legs should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth and a mild solution if needed, avoiding anything abrasive that could affect the finish. Regular light cleaning is more effective than occasional intensive cleaning: a quick wipe every few days takes considerably less effort than dealing with a build-up that has been left for weeks.

The table surface care depends on the specific material. A ceramic or stone-effect top wipes down easily with a damp cloth and a standard surface cleaner, and is resistant to heat and staining in the way that real stone is not. A glass top needs a soft lint-free cloth and glass cleaner to clear smears properly, and benefits from a proper wipe-down after most meals rather than a casual pass. For any surface you're considering, we're happy to give you specific care guidance before you buy rather than leaving you to work it out after delivery. The ceramic dining tables and glass dining tables pages cover the care requirements for those specific surfaces in full if you want to read those in detail alongside this page.

Can I buy the Ariana as part of a complete set?

Yes. The Ariana dining sets collection covers the full matched combination of table and chairs, with chair designs chosen to work with the table in terms of proportion, finish, and style. Buying as a set removes the guesswork from the chair pairing: the proportions are already worked out and the finishes are matched, which is the more straightforward route if you want the combination resolved without having to make a separate chair decision.

If you want to separate the two decisions, either because you already have chairs you plan to keep, because you want to choose the chairs once the table is in the room, or because you want to consider a wider range of chair options than the matched set provides, buying the table here and browsing chairs independently is the right approach. We're happy to advise on chair compatibility for the Ariana before you commit to both pieces if you want a view on a specific combination.

How does delivery work, and can I see Ariana dining tables in person first?

We deliver nationally across the UK. Once your order is placed you'll receive a confirmation, and we'll be in touch closer to the time to arrange a delivery date that suits you. Delivery for dining tables is typically within 28 days. If there's anything about your property worth knowing in advance, such as a narrow hallway, a tight corner on the route to the dining room, or restricted parking, let us know when you order so the delivery team can prepare.

If you'd prefer to see Ariana dining tables in person before you commit, our Manchester showroom is open and you're welcome to come in without any obligation. The finish quality and proportions of a clean contemporary table are things that are easier to assess in real light than in product photography, and a visit tends to confirm the decision quickly. If you'd like to check whether a specific piece is currently on the showroom floor before making the trip, just give us a call.