If it is time to purchase a dining set for indoor or outdoor use, you may want to
consider a pub table or bistro tables. Round, square, wood, steel, plastic or even a black pub tables are just a few of the choices that are available. The variety of pub tables is quite expensive, with prices ranging under $100 for a single table to over $1500 for sets. Shopping on either the internet or at your favorite furniture store is an easy decision to make for most of us. Keep in mind that some sites offer free shipping and some don't. This is a factor to consider before making your decision. If you prefer a hands on experience, the local stores are to your advantage.
If you are looking for a pub style table online then you should check out online stores such as amazon.com or nextag.com. Amazon has some ratings and critiques which often come down to a matter of taste rather than other qualities.
Reviews on the York Espresso tables from Amazon seem to agree that the seats are too shallow with the backs attached. Remove the backs or order without them and they claim they are very comfortable. There was one mention of seemingly mismatched wood but no statement of attempts to return for replacement. With a general selection of over 500 items, you just may find something you like at Amazon.com
Pubtableshowroom.com features some Ashley furniture and a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sets. Materials vary from put together plastic to reclaimed teak and prices vary accordingly. Prices range from $200 to over $2000. Table tops can be wood, glass, granite or plastic. It depends on personal taste and where you will be using the sets. It is unlikely that you would expose a wood table with wood top to an area that is not protected from the weather. Stainless steel, wrought iron or plastic are more appropriate for outdoor use.
WalMart has Mission sets in the $2-300 price range with several wood finishes available.
Carson Home styles has a large assortment of stylish sets in all of the above mentioned materials. The are just one of many companies that make these sets. Napa, Ashley, York, Riverview, Pacifico and just a few. It depends on you budget and your taste. Some are obviously meant for the bar or rec room settings and other would do for the dining room.
Target has tables ranging from $139 to over $300 depending on materials and choice of individual table or sets. Most of their designs are informal and suitable for a variety of settings.
The table height of pub tables range from 35 inches to 42 inches. Chairs are approximately 30 inches in most instances. If you aren't buying a set be cautious of chair height in relation to table height. If the table is too low to accommodate the stool or chair, it will not be a comfortable experience. The sets are built to complement the height of table vs chair. Stools are available with or without backs and swivel or stationary.
If variety is your pleasure, this would be a good place to start your search for a beautiful, trendy pub table and matching stools. Surf the web, or go to local sales.