3 Of The Best-Selling Kitchen Tables At Ikea

The kitchen table serves as the heart of the home for many reasons. Enjoying a meal around the table encourages people to slow down as they share the highlights of their day with each other. Sharing a meal can be beneficial to the family's health as well. When children help prepare and enjoy a meal together, the routine becomes reassuring to them (per Atrium Health). It also encourages them to try new foods. Dr. Shelley Houston, a physician at Levine Children's Healthy Futures, explains, "Having their hands actually touch food and create something out of it to provide for their family can give them that confidence boost they need at the dinner table."

In addition to mealtime, the kitchen table can play other important roles in the home. It's the perfect spot to work on a school project, wrap a birthday present, or sit and savor a cup of coffee in the morning. If you're searching for a new kitchen table, it's important to find one that suits your home and your lifestyle the best. Fortunately, Ikea offers several designs to choose from. Here are three of their best-selling kitchen tables.

The SKOGSTA dining table from Ikea can seat up to eight people, but there's room to squeeze in one or two more, if necessary. The table's butcher block top is made of acacia, a sturdy wood that can withstand water and scratches. The base of the table is black in color and can coordinate with other Ikea pieces, such as the NORDVIKEN chair, another top seller, or the NORRARYD chair, which features farmhouse spindles. The table is sold separately and is available for $649.

Earning 5 out of 5 stars (as of this writing), the reviews are filled with positive comments, with many people mentioning that they noticed the table when they were shopping for something else and fell in love with it right away. One person says, "We were looking for a larger table and this one caught our attention. It looks great, the size is what we were looking for, it is very solid, and the table top finish makes it easy to care for."

Many reviews mention that the assembly is not difficult, but the solid wood gives it a substantial weight. One person shared, "I absolutely had to have this table the minute I saw it. It is made very well and it was easy to put together. The table top is heavy so you may need some assistance in moving it around."

The EKEDALEN bar table is another best-seller at Ikea, offering a distinct footprint for the home. Its reduced size (measuring 47 1⁄4 inches in length, 31 ½ inches in width and 41 ⅜ inches in height) makes it an easy fit for smaller spaces, while its dark brown finish provides a neutral look to complement most palettes. Keep in mind that the table is sold separately, but it's possible to purchase the matching EKEDALEN bar stools to coordinate with the table. The price of the table is $299.

With a 4.5-star rating, customers have pointed to the table's bar height as a definite pro. One reviewer says, "Great kitchen table. Sits four comfortably. Fits exactly how we wanted." Another person states that the height is "great for doing art work or maybe even gaming." Finally, one reviewer describes the table by saying, "Dresses up any kitchen or space — making it practical and modern."

This JOKKMOKK table with four matching chairs is available from Ikea for $249 in either a golden antique finish or a black-brown stain. For additional comfort, customers recommend purchasing the top-selling JUSTINA chair pad, which is offered in a variety of colors and fits the chairs in this dining set.

The compact size and simplicity of this dining table collection meet the needs of many Ikea customers, which have so far given the set 4.5 stars. One customer noted in their review, "The table and chairs just fit our small breakfast nook, and work great for the two of us," while another reviewer states, "Great set for a small space! Durable, functional and comfortable. I also bought the chair pads for the chairs. It was super easy to put together." Another reviewer describes the dining set as "simple yet elegant, easy to assemble, affordable, sturdy and it looks great. The size is perfect for my small apartment."