Used dining tables in the UK typically sell for £50 to £350 (about $67 to $470). Dining tables sell on material and seating capacity, and the two things buyers cannot tell from a photograph are how solid the top is and whether it extends.
What dining tables are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £350 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £298 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £228 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £158 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £88 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Solid timber construction rather than veneered board
- Recognised mid-century and design makers
What pulls it down
- Veneer lifting or chipping at the edges
- Wobbling legs and loose joints
Selling a dining table in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Working out what yours is worth
- Look at the table edge to see whether the grain runs through or stops
- Measure the length, width and height, extended and closed
Getting it ready
- Measure the top, and if it extends measure both the closed and extended lengths.
- Establish whether it is solid wood, veneer or laminate, and say which — buyers price these very differently.
Photograph
- The full table from a corner, showing top and legs together
- The underside or leg fixings, showing construction
- Extended, if it extends, and any damage close up
Put in the description
- Length, width and height in centimetres, plus extended length if applicable
- How many it comfortably seats
- Solid wood, veneer, laminate or glass
Seats, material and length: “Solid Oak Extending Dining Table, Seats 6-8, 180cm”. The number it seats is the primary search, and extending is a strong selling point that should never be buried in the description. If chairs are included, put that in the title too.
Collection only, and mention whether the legs detach, since that decides whether it fits in a car or needs a van. Have the fittings and any allen key ready for the buyer.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £350 a buyer pays is the £350 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for dining tables.
Common questions
Where can I sell a dining table in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Are the marks on the top sandable?
On solid wood usually yes; on veneer usually not. Say which it is and let the buyer judge whether they want a restoration project.
How much is a used dining table worth?
Solid wood and design pieces hold value well; veneered flat-pack tables sell for very little because they rarely survive a move.
Can water rings be removed?
Often yes, on solid wood, with gentle treatment. On veneer the damage usually goes through the finish and is harder to correct.
More: how to sell a dining table, what dining tables are worth, or Furniture across the United Kingdom.