Dining table materials in 2025: a complete guide
Choosing a dining table has never been as strategic as it is in 2025. It's no longer just a question of functionality: it's a real design choice, a central element of the living room or dining room. Materials play a key role here. Wood, travertine, marble, glass or even ceramics: each imbues a style, an ambiance, a durability... and an emotion.
We take a look at the trends for 2025, the star materials and how to integrate them into a designer interior.
Why material choice is essential in 2025
In 2025, consumers no longer want to choose between aesthetics, durability and environmental responsibility. The right material must do all three. The dining table is no longer a simple piece of furniture, but a centerpiece that reflects our tastes, our values, and our way of living at home.
Wood
A living material, as seductive as ever
In 2025, wood remains the preferred choice for lovers of warm design. What's changing? The species used, and the way in which they are showcased. Gone are the days of over-treated woods, glossy varnishes and artificial stains: in their place come natural finishes, visible grain and raw material.
The trendiest wood species:
- Solid oak: a safe bet, robust, elegant and luminous.
- Walnut: darker, refined, evocative of the mid-century modern world.
- Waterproof acacia: ideal for indoor/outdoor use, as on the DARY table.
- Ash or elm: lighter, perfect for a Nordic look.
Versatility and style
Wood bends to any shape: rectangular, round, oval, with or without extensions. It can be carved, fluted or tulip-shaped, or kept very clean. It's this aesthetic flexibility that makes it a material of choice for designers.
Ideal for which interior?
- Scandinavian ambience
- Wabi-sabi or japandi style
- Country chic
- Loft with natural touches
Care and durability
Wood requires a little care: avoid thermal shock, use trivets and oil from time to time. But in return, it develops a magnificent patina over time.
Marble
The material that exudes elegance
In 2025, marble remains one of the most popular materials for dining tables. But it has changed its register. Gone are the cold, blinged-out or staid looks: replaced by matte, textured marbles, even tinted in warm tones (terracotta, cream, olive green...).
We rediscover the richness of its natural veining, and the impression of uniqueness it lends to every table.
The trendiest types of marble:
- Carrara marble (white with grey veining)
- Emperador marble (deep brown)
- Light travertine marble
- Marquina black marble, for a strong contrast
What to match it with?
- Frames in brushed steel or gilded brass for a precious effect
- Chairs in textured fabric or corduroy
- Minimalist decor, to let it breathe
What it exudes
A marble table instantly transforms a room. It adds visual nobility and emotional density, while remaining sober and contemporary. It's the ideal material for those who love objects that last and are handed down.
What about maintenance?
Marble is a porous stone, and therefore sensitive to acid stains (wine, lemon, vinegar). It needs to be waterproofed, and aggressive products avoided. But properly cared for, it will retain its lustre for decades.
Travertine
A stone of natural charm
Unrecognized just a few years ago, travertine is now making a name for itself. as a star material for Mediterranean interiors. Less flashy than marble, softer to the touch, it seduces with its irregular texture, small natural holes and sandy hues.
It evokes ancient Italian architecture, sunny patios and troglodyte houses.
Dining table version
In 2025, travertine is used :
- As a one-piece top, often round or oval
- As a solid, sculptural column base
- In combination with glass, to lighten the visual impact (like the CASPIAN table).
The decorating touch
It breathes a vacation feeling, an air of organic, almost sensual softness. Perfect for creating an interior that's both raw and elegant, rooted in the earth.
Durability and care
Travertine is a calcareous stone and, like marble, is therefore sensitive to acids. It requires a little care, but its beauty with the patina of time is incomparable.
Glass
More in tune with the times than ever
In 2025, tempered glass is totally reinvented. We love it not only for its transparency, but also for its visual lightness, its reflected light, its ability to enlarge spaces.
New products :
- Smoked glass (gray, bronze)
- Ribbed, fluted or textured glass
- Organic trays with corrugated edges
- Colored glass, especially in pastel or terracotta shades
Why choose glass?
It enhances sculpted bases
It doesn't weigh down an already rich décor
It blends easily with all styles
What it says about you
Choosing a glass table means opting for lightness and transparency in every sense of the word. It's often the choice of those who want a modern, luminous, airy interior.
What to look out for
Glass remains fragile in the face of impact. But today's models are made of tempered glass, which is much more resistant and often scratch-resistant.
Ceramic
The chic, practical alternative
Ceramic is the chameleon material par excellence. It can imitate marble, stone or concrete... but with zero maintenance requirements.
Why it's a hit
- Waterproof, scratch-resistant, heat-resistant
- Perfect for intensive use
- Available in matte, textured or gloss finishes
It's a smart choice, especially for families or design enthusiasts who don't want to sacrifice functionality.
Aesthetics
Ceramic allows very fine designs, deep colors, ultra-flat tops with natural stone effect. A sophisticated look, without the drawbacks.
Metal
A masterful industrial touch
Metal, whether steel, aluminum or wrought iron, is used as base or structure in the 2025 models. We love it for its architectural appeal, solidity and ability to structure a space.
Trend of the moment
- Matt black finish
- Champagne or bronze aluminum
- Slim, geometric tubes
Perfect for which style?
- Industrial chic
- Rigorous minimalism
- Masculine or refined atmospheres
It contrasts well with softer materials such as wood or stone.
Material trends 2025: what to remember
- Wood remains a safe bet, especially in its natural finishes
- Marble and travertine are the stars of high-end design
- Glass becomes more modern and sculptural
- Ceramics seduce families with their practicality
- Innovative composites pave the way for a new generation of furniture
Tips for choosing your dining table
Think usage first
Do you entertain often? Do you have children? Is your table a secondary workspace? All these factors influence your choice of material.
No need to create a rupture: a design table must fit in with your decor. Wood goes with everything, while marble creates a more coherent look.
Don't forget maintenance
Marble requires a little more attention. So does travertine. Ceramic and tempered glass, on the other hand, are almost indestructible on a daily basis.
Here's a closer look at 2025's top models
- DARY: outdoor table in waterproof acacia wood, perfect for indoor/outdoor transition.
- CASPIAN: an elegant blend of transparent glass and travertine legs.
- Round tables in marble or carved wood: ideal for creating a convivial, intimate atmosphere.
- Two-tone models: a rising trend, combining light-colored tops with dark or textured legs.
Conclusion: the dining table, the living heart of the home
In 2025, choosing a dining table is no longer just a question of space or shape. It's an act of style, a reasoned choice of material, a way of bringing beauty and function together in our daily lives. Wood, marble, glass or travertine: the choice is yours!