Ethan Allen Dining Furniture Sets

Selecting Your Ethan Allen Dining Table on eBay: A Guide

When you're in the market for a good set of dining furniture, eBay's listings may offer a convenient way to obtain something you'll like that's more affordable than you expected. In particular, you can often easily find a new or vintage Ethan Allen dining room set for a fair price. Here are some guidelines to help you choose the right one for you.

What styles of Ethan Allen dining room table are available?

As a company, Ethan Allen is responsible for a range of furniture styles, so it's likely you will find something that complements your existing decor. Here are a few of the available styles:

• Manor: This somewhat ornate style is especially suited to large dining rooms.
• Farmhouse: This style evokes a quaint countryside and is well-suited to rustic homes.
• Queen Anne: This elegant style is often finished with cherry stain. It fits in well with high ceilings.
• Horizon: This is a somewhat new take on Shaker furniture.

Purchasing a full set versus just a table

Of course, while many listings are for sets, it's possible to purchase an Ethan Allen dining room table by itself. This may be a good idea if you have existing chairs you want to pair with a table or if you would prefer to slowly collect chairs over time.

While purchasing a full set is often easy, the neutral finishes on most Ethan Allen sets make it so that coordinating chairs with a table after you purchase is relatively uncomplicated.

How much does condition matter to you?

Searching specifically for old Ethan Allen dining room sets may sometimes mean that you find used sets that need a little TLC. Since Ethan Allen furniture is usually made out of high-quality wood, it lends itself well to refinishing projects and may be a worthy investment for someone who likes to give older furniture a new look.

Other considerations before you buy

Style and condition are undoubtedly vital to your purchase considerations. Before you buy, though, there are a couple of other variables you may want to consider:

• Leaves: If you sometimes need a larger table, it may be wise to purchase one with folding leaves. This way, the table typically takes up less space, but you can expand it for guests.
• Upholstered seats: Upholstered seats are a feature of many Ethan Allen dining room sets. However, in some cases, they may wear quickly and need to be reupholstered.

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