The holidays have a way of testing furniture.
More people. More food. More time spent sitting, leaning, talking, laughing, and lingering long after the plates are cleared. If your dining table feels tight on a normal weeknight, it’s not going to magically stretch when Thanksgiving rolls around.
That’s usually when people realize the table they bought years ago was fine for everyday life — but not built for the season when everyone shows up.
At TN Farmhouse Furniture, this is the time of year when we hear the same thing over and over:
“We love hosting, but we’re out of room.”
That’s exactly why we build solid wood dining tables the way we do — not just to look good in a photo, but to handle real holiday living.
The table becomes the center of everything
During the holidays, the dining table stops being just a place to eat.
It turns into:
- the kids’ table and the grown-ups’ table
- the puzzle station between meals
- the spot where coffee refills happen all afternoon
- the place people gather while food’s still in the oven
A table that works during the holidays has to be steady, wide enough to breathe, and solid enough that nobody thinks twice about leaning on it or sliding a chair back in a hurry.
That’s why we only build with real hardwood — oak, maple, or pine — and why every table leaves our shop fully assembled, not packed flat in a box.
Size matters more during the holidays than any other time
Most holiday table regrets come down to size.
Here’s the honest breakdown we walk through with customers every fall:
- 6-foot tables work well for smaller gatherings, but feel tight once you hit six or more adults.
- 7–8-foot tables are the sweet spot for most families who host Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
- 9–10-foot tables are for the houses everyone ends up at — the ones that never seem to have enough chairs.
If your dining room is narrow or shared with another space, trestle bases and benches can make a huge difference. Benches slide in tight during everyday use, then pull out easily when the guest list grows.
If space is limited but conversation matters, round pedestal tables shine during the holidays. No corners, no awkward seating, and everyone stays part of the same conversation.
Holiday-ready tables you can order online right now
If you’re planning ahead this season, these are the tables customers gravitate toward for holiday hosting — and yes, they’re available to order online and ship nationwide:
Farmhouse Trestle Dining Tables
Built for long gatherings. The base stays out of the way, the top feels grounded, and there’s room to slide benches or chairs wherever you need them.
Shop dining tables:
https://www.tnfarmhousefurniture.com/product-category/dining-tables/
Rustic Harvest Tables
Heavier in feel, warmer in look, and perfect for homes where the table sees real use year after year. These are the tables that age well — scratches become stories instead of stress.
Same category, multiple harvest styles available online.
Round Pedestal Tables
Ideal for breakfast nooks and smaller dining rooms that still host big holiday conversations. One pedestal means no one’s fighting table legs.
You’ll find round options in the same dining table collection.
All of our tables are built in Tennessee and shipped fully assembled anywhere in the continental U.S.
Built for real holiday use — not just display
Holidays are not gentle on furniture.
Hot dishes land where they land. Drinks sweat. Someone always forgets a coaster. Kids lean, adults lean harder, and nobody wants to spend the whole day worrying about the table.
That’s why our finishes are chosen for use, not just looks. They’re meant to be wiped clean and lived with. And because the tops are solid wood — not veneer — they can be refinished down the road if you ever want a fresh start.
That’s peace of mind you don’t get from mass-produced furniture.
A common holiday story we hear every year
Every fall, someone comes in and says, “We host every holiday, and we’re tired of dragging out a folding table.”
Usually the room isn’t small — the furniture just isn’t working.
One family recently replaced a mismatched setup with an 8-foot trestle table and benches. On normal days, the benches tuck in and the room stays open. On holidays, they pull them out, add a couple chairs at the ends, and suddenly everyone fits — without borrowing furniture or apologizing for seating.
That’s the goal: a table that works all year, then steps up when the house fills up.
Showroom or shipped to your door
If you’re close enough, we always recommend visiting the showroom to see finishes in real light and sit at the tables.
TN Farmhouse Furniture Showroom
732 S Charles G Seivers Blvd
Clinton, TN 37716
📞 (800) 677-1058
If you’re not local, no problem. You can order the same tables online, choose your size and finish, and we’ll crate and ship it to you fully assembled, anywhere in the continental U.S.
FAQs
Do you ship dining tables nationwide for the holidays?
Yes. All tables ship fully assembled anywhere in the continental U.S.
Are these tables solid wood?
Yes. Oak, maple, or pine — no MDF, no veneers.
Can I order a larger table for holiday hosting?
Absolutely. Many customers size up specifically for the holidays.
Do benches help fit more people?
They do. Benches are one of the easiest ways to add seating without crowding the room.
A good holiday table doesn’t just hold food.
It holds people — comfortably, confidently, year after year.
That’s what we build.