Sofa Guide · Knowledge Centre
By Rohan Shah, SOISU Furniture · 30 May 2026
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For an Indian family of 4-6, a 6-seater rectangular table at 180x90 cm is the standard choice. It requires 10x12 ft minimum dining room space (plus 3 ft clearance on all sides for chair movement). For 8+ person families, 220x90 cm (8-seater) requires 12x14 ft. Round tables work better in smaller Indian dining spaces — a 120 cm diameter round seats 4-6 comfortably. The most common mistake in India: buying a table that seats 8 but placing it in a room suited for 6, blocking access to adjacent rooms or the kitchen. Always measure with chairs pulled out before purchasing.
6-seater table at 180x90cm is standard for Indian families of 4-6 members with typical 10x12ft dining space. This is critical for Indian buyers because local conditions including humidity above 70% during monsoon, temperatures above 40 degrees C in summer, and Indian lifestyle patterns differ significantly from European standards for which most furniture is originally designed.
8-seater table at 220x90cm requires minimum 12x14ft room — common in 3BHK dining rooms. For buyers across Indian cities including Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi, verifying these specifications with your furniture supplier before purchase is strongly recommended. Request material specification sheets and quality certificates where relevant.
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