In need of dining room table ideas,ISO new base for a glass top or new table (& pics)

[applecrisp]

I have a glass table for my dining room table (aka my kitchen table, and office desk :D ). The glass is a rectangle, measuring 32X45. Usually use it to sit 1-2, can sit 4 but then not much room on the table for serving dishes etc.

Right now, it sits on a wood/rattan base that is in horrible shape. I've been looking for a replacement table but most are too big. Or, they have small square tables that are a bit small. A round won't work.

I really can't go much bigger that 32X45 (can go a few more), otherwise we might as well be sitting on my couch... Ah, the joys of a small apartment.

I am thinking maybe getting a new base (perhaps metal or lucite). This table is from West Elm (includes the glass).

A smaller version of a base like this would work.
http://www.westelm.com/media/WE/pf5/p_f585_pip_WE08A208D_a_SP08_071210160718_PIP_hero. jpg

I guess I can go smaller and get something liket this, but not sure about the finish (from West Elm). And, I would think that it could only sit 2 comfortably.
http://www.westelm.com/media/WE/pf0/p_f023_pip_WE07C070D_SP08_071210160428_PIP_hero.jp g


Any ideas on where to get a base for an existing glass top? Or ideas on where to get a whole new table that would fit.

Oh, also need chairs. I saw these at West Elm, but thought they might be too kitcheny (I would get the brown). What do you think of the chairs in the first photo?
http://www.westelm.com/media/WE/pp0/p_p074_pip_st_F06_070606172013_PIP_hero.jpg

A larger apartment would make it much easier. :D If nothing else, I managed to post photos not links, woo hoo!

Many thanks,

[lindrusso]

Have you looked at Room and Board (http://www.roomandboard.com/)? They have tops and bases (http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/category.do?method=get&id=107) that they sell separately and they have that clean modern look like the photos you posted. Don't know if they have the size you need, but when I was picking out a table, it seemed like they had a large selection.

ETA: I was just hunting around and if they don't have the size you want, they also have a custom option where you can order any size you like. Not sure how pricey that option is, but it's an option.

I love the stuff at Room and Board. We splurged on one bar table with four stools and got a mirror there, but that's it......

[applecrisp]

Thanks Lindrusso, I forgot all about them. Thanks for reminding me. They do have some bases that are close (they go on round tops). I think a round base on a rectangular top would look strange, but I will definitely look thru their custom stuff too. They certainly have many more options than what I have seen.

I will defintely take a closer look at their website. Too bad they don't have any stores in my area

I love contemporary, but also love a big ol' farm table, but I need a bigger kitchen or for that matter an actual dining room.

Thanks,

[whocares]

As I read the original post Room & Board also came to mind. I know that there are stores in San Francisco, Chicago and Manhattan and there maybe more.

[lindrusso]

They do have some bases that are close (they go on round tops). I think a round base on a rectangular top would look strange, but I will definitely look thru their custom stuff too.

They definitely have rectangular options (http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/collection.do?method=get&id=377412&cat=82). The Portica has the metal finish.

They have a few stores, but only in a handful of states.

[applecrisp]

Lindrusso --

I could do some damage with that site... they have quite a few things that catch my eye. Hmmm, one of their side tables would be great next to my bed... but I digress. ;)

When I took my first look, just for bases (so I could use my existing glass top), the bases seemed to be more suited for round tables. But I need to reallly spend some time on the site since they have so many options.

I have a feeeling I am going to end up buying a new table, rather than just trying to get a base. Anyone want a 32X45 piece of glass.

Thanks again.

Thanks whocares for also giving a nod to the same site.

Hey BB, keep the ideas coming.

[TKay]

Ooh, they have some nice ottomans (seems like that word should be ottomen)... Wait, stop. I'm not even shopping for furniture. :D