Modern Formal Dining Room Sets for Fancier Tastes

French Country dining furniture exudes an innate elegance that effortlessly combines rustic charm with refined aesthetics. The hallmark of this style lies in its graceful lines, natural or light-colored finishes, and intricate detailing, all of which may transport you and your guests to a countryside manor. The elegant-as-ever Hillsborough Dining Furniture Set encaptures the essence of French Country design, perfectly balancing fanciful touches with clean lines to yield the ideal modern formal dining set. 

Choose from three different types of tables and four styles of dining chairs, all formal in their own right.

Offering a modern twist on elegant dining furniture is the Hattiesburg Dining Set which pairs playful shapes with the universal appeal of wood for a look that is both fresh and formal. The table’s showstopping pedestal base shows that “fancy” can be pulled out with clean, simple silhouettes, especially in more contemporary homes. 

Want to further elevate this dining set? Opt to upholster the chairs with high-end leather to make this formal dining set feel ultra-contemporary. 

As a decor theme, farmhouse has evolved to have its many variations, including elegant and chic modern farmhouse design. The Fitchburg Dining Room Set elegantly shows off the tenants of this much-beloved theme, including using real wood and natural textiles; opting for neutral tones; and providing simple yet impactful embellishments on otherwise simple, classic silhouettes. Best of all, this down-to-earth yet formal dining set has 10 coordinating pieces, including multiple hutches and buffets.

The superstar of this modern formal dining set is the fancy refectory table that can extend to fit a feast, all balanced atop a thick trestle base rich with elegant details. However, the elegance doesn’t end there, as the accompanying upholstered chairs introduce eye-catching curves and tufting designs. Finalizing the formal dining set Straub Sliding Door Hutch is rich with features both fanciful and practical, including touch lighting, adjustable glass shelves, and a tongue & groove back design.

Bolder than many of the other modern formal dining sets we featured, the Alabaster Dining Set is no less elegant than the rest. Proving that straight lines and smooth forms can be fancy, the 3" thick tabletop crowns wow-worthy pedestal bases for a fully modern aesthetic. 

Joining the contemporary table is a generously sized Alabaster Dining Cabinet enhanced by modifiable shelves, LED lighting, and dovetailed drawers in the base.

One of the themes we’ve seen throughout this list so far are pedestal and trestle bases that are disproportionately large, making quite a  modern statement. However, bucking this trend is the elegant Shalimar Dining Set, anchored by a four-legged table. The table’s fanciness is found in the undulating shape of the legs, providing a unique look. Further dressing up the set are the accompanying buffet and the formal dining chairs with the French Country-inspired back design. Order them with or without upholstery and in multiple variations, including a matching dining bench!

Formal doesn’t mean stuffy. Take, for example, the Ricci Dining Set. The modern table’s pedestal base swirls to create visual vibrancy, simultaneously feeling both fancy and fun. The swirl feature echoes throughout the set, from the dining chairs and bench to the table’s four-legged and trestle variations.

Yet another way to convey touches of fancy throughout your contemporary dining set? Your choice of stains! For instance, the Huxley Modern Dining Set is shown in contrasting dual tones—Terra Cotta and Cafe Americano—that make the colors pop and exude an innate elegance. 

Other formal components of the Huxley Modern Dining Set? The subtle yet impactful curvature of the chairs’ backs and the sets’ legs.

Queen Anne dining furniture is renowned for its elegant and graceful design, originating in the early 18th century during the reign of Queen Anne of England. Characterized by its curved lines, cabriole legs, and intricate detailing, Queen Anne dining chairs and tables exude a sense of refinement and sophistication that extends to the formal Beverly Dining Set. In addition to offering refined tables and coordinated chairs, this high-end set includes two different styles of hutches. Display your china in a manner that would earn Queen Anne's approval.