Dining tables
Made to fit your room
Made in our Christchurch workshop and delivered nationwide, each Innate dining table is built around your room, timber preference and the way you use it. Choose the size, shape, timber, colour and finish that suits your home.
We work with premium New Zealand timbers including West Coast Beech, West Coast Rimu and Northland Tōtara, alongside locally made NZ steel bases where the design calls for it. Order timber samples, visit the showroom by appointment, or get in touch if you need a custom dining table made to fit your space.
Not sure on timber or colour? Order timber samples
Choose a starting style below, then customise the size, timber, colour and base to suit your room.
Dining table guide
A good dining table needs to fit the room, the people around it and the way the home is used. At Innate, each dining table is made to order in our Christchurch workshop, so the starting design can be adjusted by size, shape, timber, colour and finish rather than forcing the room to fit a standard table.
Start with the space around the table, not just the size of the top. Leave enough room for chairs to move comfortably, especially in open-plan kitchens and dining rooms where people walk past the table every day. If you are choosing between sizes, we can help work through the room dimensions before you order.
Round dining tables can soften smaller dining spaces and make conversation easy. Oval dining tables give a similar sense of movement while still offering more length. Rectangular dining tables remain the most flexible choice for larger rooms, family gatherings and long open-plan spaces.
Timber choice changes the feel of the table as much as the shape. West Coast Beech, Rimu and Tōtara each bring a different grain, tone and character. If you are comparing options, timber samples are the safest way to see how the colour and finish work with your flooring, light and existing furniture.
Steel bases can keep a table visually lighter and make it easier to customise the span, shape and stance. Timber bases bring a warmer, more traditional feel and can suit homes where the base is part of the feature. The right choice usually comes down to the room, the top size and the look you want to live with every day.
Our dining tables are made in Christchurch and delivered around New Zealand. For Auckland, Wanaka, Queenstown and other locations outside Canterbury, freight is worked through before order confirmation so the table can be made and delivered with the right handling for its size and finish.
If you have a room size, seating goal or timber preference in mind, send us the details and we can recommend a starting design. Most people begin with one of the table styles above, then adjust the dimensions, timber, colour and base to suit the space.
Most tables are rectangular, but we can make yours almost any shape. Here are a few common starting points.
Straight sides and softened corners. The most flexible starting point for everyday family seating.
A true circle. Best when conversation and equal seating matter more than long-table capacity.
An asymmetric organic outline with no hard corners. Good for softer rooms and informal spaces.
A tapered oval with a lighter, more refined edge than a standard oval.
Straight sides with rounded ends. Keeps useful length while softening the corners.
Choose a shape, then enter either your table size or how many people you want to seat.
A starting point only. Chair width, room layout and walking space around the table all affect the final size. All sizes and shapes are fully customisable.
Start with one of three New Zealand timbers, then compare colour options. Samples are useful if you want to see them in your own light.
Northland Tōtara, West Coast Rimu and West Coast Beech are each available in Clear, Country Bark and Blackwash.
These larger tabletop images show grain and natural variation. Use the colour grid or timber samples for finish comparison.
Order timber samples to compare the options in your own light.
Made to order
You don’t need a finished spec. Send the rough direction and we’ll help narrow the size, timber, colour, shape and base.
Optional reading
These are the questions we usually help narrow down after you enquire. Read what’s useful, skip the rest.
Yes. We make dining tables to order, so the length, width and height can be adjusted to suit your room, chairs and everyday use.
Our core New Zealand timbers are West Coast Beech, West Coast Rimu and Northland Tōtara. Timber samples are the easiest way to compare colour, grain and finish before you decide.
Yes. Our Rimu is cyclone-salvaged West Coast Rimu, chosen for its warm colour, natural variation and New Zealand character.
Yes. We make our dining tables in Christchurch and deliver nationwide.
Current dining-table lead time is 6 weeks. If you have a deadline, let us know early and we’ll tell you what is realistic.
Rectangular tables are practical for most homes and larger gatherings. Round tables suit conversation and compact spaces. Oval tables soften the room while still giving generous seating. If you are unsure, send us your room dimensions and we can help.
Yes. Our dining tables are made from solid timber, not veneer. The exact timber depends on the design and finish you choose, with common options including West Coast Beech, West Coast Rimu and Northland Tōtara.
Yes. You can choose the timber species and finish colour. Timber samples are the best way to compare the grain, tone and finish in your own home before confirming the table.
Yes. Our dining tables are made in our Christchurch workshop and delivered throughout New Zealand. We can adjust the size, shape, timber and finish to suit your space.
Let us know what you're looking for and we'll either make it or point you in the right direction.
