Ceramic Dining Sets

Ceramic Dining Sets buying guide

Ceramic dining sets are designed for shoppers who want a clean-lined dining table and chairs with a smart, contemporary feel. In this category, most options focus on modern dining spaces, with mainly ceramic tops, a choice of fixed or extending tables, and shapes that suit both compact everyday layouts and larger family meals.

Style-wise, the range is led by contemporary looks, with some modern, Scandinavian, industrial and mid-century influences. If you want to compare materials and shapes across the wider collection, you can also browse all Dining Sets.

Ceramic Dining Sets sizes and fit

A ceramic dining set here usually centres on a rectangular table, although round designs are also a significant part of the selection. Seating options commonly include four-seater, six-seater and flexible formats such as four to six, four to eight, six to eight and six to ten seaters, so it helps to think about how many people you seat every day and how often you host extra guests.

Fixed or extending tables

Extending tables make up most of this category, so they are a practical choice if your dining area has to work for both daily use and occasional entertaining. Fixed-top tables can be simpler to plan around if you prefer a set footprint and do not need extra seating on demand; for more expandable options, see Extending Dining Sets.

What dimensions mean in a room

From the sizes supplied, table widths are commonly around 90cm to 140cm, with some broader examples reaching 180cm, while depth is typically around 80cm to 90cm. In practice, that means many sets suit standard dining rooms and open-plan kitchen diners, but larger extending designs need extra clearance for chairs and walkways, especially when fully opened. Heights are usually around 75cm to 76cm, which is in keeping with standard dining chair proportions.

Ceramic Dining Sets materials and finishes

The standout feature of ceramic dining sets is the table top material itself, with ceramic used on the vast majority of products and a smaller number made in sintered stone. These surfaces are paired with bases in styles such as spider legs, cross legs, pedestal, U-leg and V-leg designs, which can change both the look under the table and how much leg room you get around the edges.

Finishes and colour choices

White is the most common colour, followed by grey and black, with many sets combining tones such as white and grey, white and cream, grey and cream, or white with darker grey accents. If you want a lighter look that keeps the dining area feeling open, browse White Dining Sets; if shape matters most, many of the options here also sit within Rectangular Dining Sets.

Caring for ceramic surfaces

Ceramic tops are straightforward to live with because the surface can simply be wiped clean after meals. For day-to-day care, use a soft cloth and avoid anything overly abrasive so the finish keeps its neat appearance.

Ceramic Dining Sets delivery and assembly

All products in this category are flat packed, so assembly should be part of your planning before delivery day. CFS advertises free standard delivery, and optional assembly is available on selected products only. Finance options and a 50% deposit option are also available, subject to the terms and eligibility shown by CFS, so it is worth checking the individual product page and checkout for the delivery, assembly and finance choices offered on your chosen ceramic dining sets.