KITCHEN | High tables

The high table or breakfast bar is having a moment – and at roomioo, we understand why. Something about these neat pieces of furniture, set to unusual proportions, makes people naturally gravitate towards and gather around them. They’re a place for pulling high chairs or bar stools up to; a place that exists for resting an elbow and placing a drink. 

But tall tables are more than just a trend, because they can be used in so many different ways and contexts. Solid and elegant, they allow light to pass around and beneath them, and do little to create visual clutter. This is why they’re a feature of Scandinavian homes – and why they’re a feature at roomioo.com. In Scandinavian interior design they’re seen as much in hallways, living rooms and bathrooms as in kitchens, creating corners for showcasing sculptural succulents, handmade ceramics or vintage home accessories. We’ve seen them in offices too, where they contribute much to the movement towards democratic, informal working environments that began with height-adjustable desks and open-plan workspaces. 

So we’ve trawled the web for the best bar tables, high tables and breakfast bars on the market now from the Scandinavian design brands, gathering them here to inspire you. Just click the image stars to add to your favourites, or click straight through to the manufacturers, retailers, craftspeople or makers, to buy from them direct.