Table Shapes, the Innate Way

At Innate Furniture, the shape of your tabletop isn’t just a design choice — it’s a statement about how you live, gather, and move. Every curve, edge, and corner influences the energy of a room.

Rectangle

The timeless classic. Clean lines, strong stance, and plenty of room for conversation. Ideal for long spaces or family dinners that grow by the chair. Simple to craft, easy to pair with any base, and perfectly suited to NZ timbers like tōtara or beech.

Square

Balanced and bold. Great for smaller rooms or moments that call for connection — everyone’s equal at a square table. Works beautifully with thicker timbers for a compact but confident look.

Round

The social shape. No hierarchy, no sharp corners, just easy flow and natural conversation. Works best for smaller dining areas or kitchens. We often pair round tops with central pedestal bases so everyone has legroom.

Oval

Elegant and practical. An oval combines the length of a rectangle with the gentle flow of a circle. It softens a room and lets people move easily. Ovals feel especially at home in narrow dining rooms or long open spaces.

Danish Oval

Our personal favourite twist — part rectangle, part oval. Straight sides for extra space, curved ends for movement. A shape that feels refined yet inviting, and one that suits the clean lines of our NZ beech and steel collections.

Organic / Live Edge

No two are ever the same. These follow the natural form of the tree, celebrating the grain, knots, and history of the timber. Perfect when you want the table to feel alive — raw, tactile, and one-of-a-kind.

Choosing the Right Shape

Think about how you’ll use it.

• Do you host large groups or prefer small gatherings?

• Is your room open and flowing, or compact and contained?

• Do you want to highlight the timber’s natural edge or keep things minimal?

At Innate, we build tables that fit both your space and your story — each shape guided by the grain, the craft, and the purpose behind it.