Rectangle
Straight sides and softened corners. The most flexible starting point for everyday family seating.
Custom dining table lead time: 6 weeks. Need it sooner? Let us know.
Dining tables
Custom dining tables
Made to fit your room
Every Innate dining table is made to order in our Christchurch workshop. Choose the size, shape, timber, colour and finish that suits your home, from compact round tables to large solid timber dining tables for family gatherings and open-plan spaces.
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.
Custom size, shape and finishMade to suit your room and the way you use it.
Solid NZ native timber optionsRimu, Tōtara, Beech, and other responsibly sourced NZ-grown timbers on request.
Current lead time: 6 weeksNeed it sooner? Let us know.
Nationwide deliveryFreight can be checked on each listing before order confirmation.
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Inspiration
Use these as starting points.
We’ll work with you to adjust the size, shape and colour to suit your room.
Helpful starting points
Shape, timber and size
Once you’ve seen the main table styles, the next decisions are usually shape, timber and size. Round dining tables suit conversation and compact dining spaces. Oval dining tables soften movement around the room while still giving useful seating. Rectangular tables remain the most flexible option for larger families and open-plan spaces.
Every Innate table is made in Christchurch from solid timber options including West Coast Beech, West Coast Rimu and Northland Tōtara. We can customise the size, finish and base style to suit your home, then deliver nationwide.
Common tabletop shapes
Most tables are rectangular, but we can make yours almost any shape. Here are a few common starting points.
Round
A true circle. Best when conversation and equal seating matter more than long-table capacity.
Pebble
An asymmetric organic outline with no hard corners. Good for softer rooms and informal spaces.
Danish Oval
A tapered oval with a lighter, more refined edge than a standard oval.
Pill
Straight sides with rounded ends. Keeps useful length while softening the corners.
Table size guide
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.
Timber and colour
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.
Timber species and colour options
Northland Tōtara, Rimu and West Coast Beech are each available in Clear, Country Bark and Blackwash.
TōtaraClear
TōtaraCountry Bark
TōtaraBlackwash
RimuClear
RimuCountry Bark
RimuBlackwash
BeechClear
BeechCountry Bark
BeechBlackwash
View larger timber grain examples
These larger tabletop images show grain and natural variation. Use the colour grid or timber samples for finish comparison.
Northland TōtaraPale honey, fine grain and gentle natural variation.
RimuWarm golden colour with flowing grain and richer character.
West Coast BeechClean native timber look with warm, naturally varied tones.
Order timber samples to compare the options in your own light.
Steel base options
Choose from three steel base directions. Crossroads is our most popular, while the angled family and Asterix offer different proportions and visual weight.
Crossroads
Our most popular base, with a balanced architectural stance that suits a wide range of table sizes and shapes.
Best starting point for most custom dining tables.
Angled base family
Three variations on a lighter steel base language, from directional angled forms through to a quieter straight stance.
A flexible family of related steel base styles.
Asterix
A bold box-steel centre base for tables where the base is intended to be a stronger design feature.
Centre base option.We’ll help recommend the base that best suits your table size, shape and seating layout.
Made to order
Start with whatever you know.
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
Dining table FAQs
These are the questions we usually help narrow down after you enquire. Read what’s useful, skip the rest.
Can you make a table to our size?
Yes. We make dining tables to order, so the length, width and height can be adjusted to suit your room, chairs and everyday use.
Which timber can we choose?
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.
Do you make West Coast Rimu dining tables?
Yes. Our Rimu is cyclone-salvaged West Coast Rimu, chosen for its warm colour, natural variation and New Zealand character.
Do you deliver outside Christchurch?
Yes. We make our dining tables in Christchurch and deliver nationwide.
How long should we allow?
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.
Which shape will suit our room?
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.
Are the tables solid timber?
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.
Can I choose the timber and colour?
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.
Do you make NZ-made dining tables?
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.
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