Aspenhome Caraway Counter-Height Dining Set vs Transitional 5-Piece Counter Height Dining Set

The Aspenhome Caraway is the larger, more formal set: a hardwood table with oak and birch veneers that extends to 98 inches and seats up to 8. The Transitional 5-Piece set is a compact 42-inch square pub table with four X-back chairs and padded faux leather seats, built for small rooms and casual meals. Buy the Aspenhome if you host and want a set that grows with a crowd. Buy the Transitional set if your space is tight and you want a sturdy, easy-to-assemble everyday table. Owners of the Transitional set report it feels sturdy, that movement hardly transfers through it, and that two people assembled it in about half an hour.

• Choose the Aspenhome Caraway if you have the room for a long table, seat up to 8, and want a farmhouse-style hardwood set for formal or holiday dining.
• Choose the Transitional 5-Piece set if you need a compact square pub table for a breakfast nook, apartment or game-night corner and want padded seats and simple assembly.