South Downs Creations
Dining Table - Straight Legs
Dining Table - Straight Legs
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Clean, timeless and incredibly versatile, our handmade Straight Leg Dining Table is designed to work effortlessly in almost any home.
Pairing a characterful wooden tabletop with simple straight steel legs, this design has a refined, minimal look that lets the natural beauty of the timber take centre stage.
It’s a practical choice for everyday family dining, entertaining and open-plan living, with a style that feels equally at home in modern, industrial and more traditional interiors.
Handmade in Sussex
Every table is made to order in our Sussex workshop and carefully finished by hand.
Choose from our range of wood finishes and pair your tabletop with straight steel legs in black, white or steel to create a combination that suits your space.
The simple leg design keeps the overall look clean and understated, making this one of our most versatile dining tables.
Why you'll love it
- Handmade to order in Sussex
- Clean, timeless straight-leg design
- Characterful wooden tabletop
- Choice of wood finishes
- Legs available in black, white or steel
- Multiple table lengths available
- Matching benches available
- Strong and practical for everyday use
- Easy to style with a wide range of dining chairs
- Table height: 74cm
The straightforward frame gives this table a beautifully uncluttered appearance, making it ideal if you want something simple, stylish and easy to live with.
Add a matching bench
Complete your dining setup with one of our matching handmade benches.
For the best proportions and to allow the bench to sit neatly beneath the table, we recommend choosing a bench approximately 20cm shorter than your dining table.
Natural wood character
Every piece of timber is different, so your tabletop will have its own individual grain pattern, knots, markings and subtle variations in colour.
These natural characteristics are part of the charm of real wooden furniture and ensure that no two South Downs Creations tables are exactly the same.
Each tabletop is carefully prepared and finished to create a smooth, durable surface while retaining the natural character of the wood.
Handmade & delivered to you
Your dining table is handmade and shipped within 10 days.
Please allow approximately 8–14 days for delivery from placing your order.
A simple, beautifully made dining table with a timeless design that’s built to suit everyday life.
Wood Finishes
Wood Finishes
Choose from eight carefully selected wood finishes to suit your space: Medium Brown, Limed, Rustic Pine, Antique Pine, Walnut, Tudor Oak, Dark Oak and Slate Grey. As every piece of timber is unique, natural grain, knots and colour can vary slightly, giving each piece its own character.
Delivery Information
Delivery Information
Please allow 8–14 days for dispatch. Once your order has been dispatched, it will be delivered within 1–2 working days.
All items are packaged using eco-friendly materials wherever possible.
The legs will arrive separately and detached to ensure safe and efficient shipping. They can be easily fixed in place using a screwdriver and the pre-drilled holes. All necessary screws will be provided.
Occasionally, delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.
If this happens, we’ll keep you informed with updates wherever possible.
Lifetime Guarantee
Lifetime Guarantee
Our Lifetime Guarantee
At South Downs Creations, we stand behind everything we sell. Whether it's a dining table hand-built by Richard in our Sussex workshop or a piece of homeware we've carefully chosen for our collection, we want you to buy from us with complete confidence.
That's why every product we sell is backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.
What's Covered
Our guarantee protects you against faults that aren't your doing, for as long as you own the item:
- Manufacturing and craftsmanship faults — If your furniture develops a structural issue caused by how it was built or the materials used, we'll put it right.
- Faulty homeware — If a homeware item is defective, fails, or doesn't perform as it should under normal use, we'll repair, replace, or refund it.
- Damage on delivery — If anything arrives damaged, we'll replace or repair it at no cost to you. (Please tell us within 48 hours of delivery so we can resolve it quickly.)
What's Not Covered
To keep our guarantee fair and sustainable, it doesn't cover:
- Accidental or personal damage — Knocks, spills, scratches, or damage caused by accidents or misuse.
- Improper care — Damage resulting from not following our care guidance (for example, leaving indoor furniture outdoors, or exposing items to conditions they aren't designed for).
- Natural wear and tear — The normal ageing, patina, and character that solid wood and natural materials develop over time.
- Consumable use — Homeware designed to be used up, such as candles, is guaranteed against faults (arriving damaged, failing to work as intended) but not against normal use, such as a candle burning down.
- Modifications — Any changes, repairs, or alterations made to a product after delivery.
How to Make a Claim
Making a claim is simple. Just get in touch with:
- Your order details (order number or the email address you ordered with)
- Photos of the issue
- A short description of the fault or damage
We'll assess every claim individually and get back to you quickly with the best way to put things right — whether that's a repair, a replacement, or a refund.
The Small Print
- The guarantee applies to the original purchaser and to normal domestic use.
- It excludes resale and commercial use.
- All claims are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- This guarantee sits alongside your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and does not affect them.
Built to last, and backed for life — that's our promise to you. — Holly & Rich, South Downs Creations
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Complete Your Dining Set
Pair your table with a handmade bench in a matching wood finish and frame style.
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Bench - X Frame Legs
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Bench - Straight Legs
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Bench - Trapeze Legs
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Bench - A-Frame Legs
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Why Choose South Downs Creations?
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Handmade Furniture
Made by hand with character in every piece.
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Free UK Delivery
Free UK tracked delivery on every order.
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Made Without The Wait
Handmade and dispatched within 10 days.
Loved by Homes Across the UK!
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Very pleased
“The furniture pieces are beautifully crafted and have a very contemporary look that fits perfectly with our decor. The team was very attentive and ensured everything was delivered on time and in perfect condition..” “The furniture pieces are beautifully crafted and have a very contemporary look that fits perfectly with our decor. The team... “The furniture pieces are beautifully crafted and have a very contemporary look that fits perfectly with our decor. The team was very attentive and ensured everything was delivered on time and in perfect condition..”
Mark Thompson
I Love It!
I can not recommend South Downs Creations enough. Fantastic quality wood and workmanship. Prompt delivery. All furniture wrapped exceptionally well, no damage and easy to assemble. I can not recommend South Downs Creations enough. Fantastic quality wood and workmanship. Prompt delivery. All furniture wrapped exceptionally well,... I can not recommend South Downs Creations enough. Fantastic quality wood and workmanship. Prompt delivery. All furniture wrapped exceptionally well, no damage and easy to assemble.
Daisy Hook
Good Service
Excellent table and bench. Beautifully made and easy to put together. My questions before purchase were answered quickly and in a friendly way. They arrived very quickly. I will use this company again. Excellent table and bench. Beautifully made and easy to put together. My questions before purchase were answered quickly and in... Excellent table and bench. Beautifully made and easy to put together. My questions before purchase were answered quickly and in a friendly way. They arrived very quickly. I will use this company again.
Daniel Martin
Amazing Quality!
I recently ordered a custom dining table from South Downs Creations, and I couldn’t be more pleased! The craftsmanship is outstanding, and it’s clear a lot of care went into creating this piece. The wood is smooth, sturdy, and has a beautiful natural finish. It fits perfectly in my dining room and adds such an elegant touch. I recently ordered a custom dining table from South Downs Creations, and I couldn’t be more pleased! The craftsmanship is... I recently ordered a custom dining table from South Downs Creations, and I couldn’t be more pleased! The craftsmanship is outstanding, and it’s clear a lot of care went into creating this piece. The wood is smooth, sturdy, and has a beautiful natural finish. It fits perfectly in my dining room and adds such an elegant touch.
Emily Williams
Easy to Install
I just got a new dining table from South Downs Creations, and I was so impressed with how easy it was to put together! I’ve never been great with assembly, but the instructions were super clear, and all the parts fit perfectly. It only took me about 20 minutes to get it set up, which was a huge relief. I just got a new dining table from South Downs Creations, and I was so impressed with how easy it... I just got a new dining table from South Downs Creations, and I was so impressed with how easy it was to put together! I’ve never been great with assembly, but the instructions were super clear, and all the parts fit perfectly. It only took me about 20 minutes to get it set up, which was a huge relief.
Mark Smith
Beautiful Colour!
I recently purchased a table from South Downs Creations, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the color! I chose the deep walnut finish, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. I recently purchased a table from South Downs Creations, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the color! I chose... I recently purchased a table from South Downs Creations, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the color! I chose the deep walnut finish, and it’s absolutely gorgeous.
Jess Tarly
Helpful Before You Order
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How to Fit Your Table Legs — A Step-by-Step Guide
Richard CarrickYour legs arrive detached, with the holes already drilled in both the legs and the top. Richard talks through fitting them — around ten minutes, and no measuring or marking...
How to Fit Your Table Legs — A Step-by-Step Guide
Richard CarrickYour legs arrive detached, with the holes already drilled in both the legs and the top. Richard talks through fitting them — around ten minutes, and no measuring or marking...
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What to Expect When Your Furniture Order Arrives
Richard CarrickTwo parcels, two different days, and nothing has gone wrong. Richard explains how a South Downs order travels, why the tops and the steel legs arrive separately, and what to...
What to Expect When Your Furniture Order Arrives
Richard CarrickTwo parcels, two different days, and nothing has gone wrong. Richard explains how a South Downs order travels, why the tops and the steel legs arrive separately, and what to...
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Why You Can't Tell Our Wax Colour From the Photos?
Richard CarrickA wax finish is translucent, so you're seeing the pine as much as the colour. Then the light, the camera and your screen each have their say. Why our own...
Why You Can't Tell Our Wax Colour From the Photos?
Richard CarrickA wax finish is translucent, so you're seeing the pine as much as the colour. Then the light, the camera and your screen each have their say. Why our own...
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