Dining Table Risers: Raising a Table the Right Amount

A table that sits too low makes meals, homework and crafts uncomfortable. Risers fix that without buying a new table, as long as you pick the right lift and fit.

Why raise a dining table?

• Taller family members bump their knees or hunch
• The table came from a different set than the chairs
• You want to use it as a work or craft surface
• A thick rug lowered the table

Measure the lift

Standard dining height is about 28 to 30 inches to the top. Measure your table now, decide on your target, and subtract. Most tables only need 1 to 2 inches. Remember your chairs: you want about 10 to 12 inches between the seat and the underside of the tabletop.

Fit the legs

Farmhouse tables often have chunky turned legs with a square foot; measure that foot. Pedestal tables need a riser shaped to the base, so send a photo first. Square, round and rectangular legs can all be made to fit with about 1/4 inch of clearance.

Keep it steady

• Raise all legs the same amount
• Lift the table, don't drag it onto the risers
• Check for rocking and add felt pads under the risers on hard floors

Match the finish

Riserman risers are 3D printed from PLA in wood tones, solid colors and metallics, so you can match oak, walnut or painted legs. Wood tones and solid colors cost the same.

Common questions

Will raising the table make my chairs too low?

Possibly. If the seat-to-table gap grows past about 12 inches, raise the chairs too.

Can I raise a table to counter height?

Counter height is about 36 inches, which is a big jump. Start with the lift you actually need and ask us if it's large.

Can I get help with sizing?

Yes. Use the chat on any page or text 860-856-3633 with a photo of the leg next to a tape measure, and we'll help you pick the right size before you order.

Ready to order?

Build your custom table risers: enter your leg size and height, and see the price as you go.