Square Counter Height Table for 8: What Exists

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We could not find a square counter-height dining table listed for eight people. The square counter-height tables we found are small: the HOMCOM pub table is 35.5 x 35.5 in and is sold as a set for 4, and the YATINEY bar table is 23.6 x 23.6 in and 34.2 in tall. The tables that are actually listed for eight are rectangular and standard height: the HOMCOM industrial table is 70.9 x 33.5 x 29.5 in and the IDEALHOUSE farmhouse table lists a seating capacity of 8 at 70.88 x 35.48 x 29.98 in. All numbers come from Amazon listings read between October 8 and October 9, 2026.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
HOMCOM 5-Piece Counter Height Bar Table Square Dining Set for 4, Gray	a 35.5 x 35.5 x 35.5 in table and a 132 lb table rating	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
HOMCOM Industrial Dining Table for 8 People 70.9 in Long Rustic Brown	a 70.9 x 33.5 x 29.5 in size and a 60 lb item weight	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
IDEALHOUSE Wood Dining Table for 6-8 with 2 Large Drawers, 70.87 in Long…	a 70.88 x 35.48 x 29.98 in size and a seating capacity of 8	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Why a square table for eight is hard to find

Seating eight around a square table means two people per side. Each person needs a stretch of table edge, so the side length decides the seat count. At that figure a square table needs sides of about 48 in to seat two per side. The square tables in the listings are 23.6 to 35.5 in per side, which means one person per side, or four seats at most.

Counter height adds a second constraint. The listings that call a table counter or bar height give 34.2 in (YATINEY) and 35.5 in (HOMCOM) for the top, while the dining-height tables in the same results are 29.13 to 30 in. A table that is both 48 in square and 35 in tall would be a large piece with large stools, and the search results did not show one.

If you want a counter-height table for fewer people, see counter height dining table with chairs and counter height table. For eight-seat tables see 8 person dining table with chairs, and for square tops square dining table.

Worked example: seating and floor space for eight

Seats by side length.

• A 31.5 in square (Apicizon, MILEFA): 31.5 divided by 24 is 1.3, so one seat per side and four in total. The listings say 4.
• A 35.5 in square (HOMCOM): 35.5 divided by 24 is 1.5, so one per side and four in total. The listing says 4.
• A 48 in square: 48 divided by 24 is 2, so two per side and eight in total.
• A 70.9 x 33.5 in rectangle (HOMCOM): the long side is 70.9 divided by 24, or 2.95, so about three per long side (23.6 in each), and one at each end (33.5 divided by 24 is 1.4). That is 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 8, which matches the listing’s “up to eight”.

Floor space.

• A 48 in square needs 48 + 36 + 36 = 120 in each way, which is 10 ft by 10 ft.
• The 70.9 x 33.5 in rectangle needs 70.9 + 72 = 142.9 in by 33.5 + 72 = 105.5 in, about 11.9 ft by 8.8 ft.
• In square inches that is 14,400 for the square (120 x 120) and about 15,077 for the rectangle (142.9 x 105.5), so the two need similar room.

Joining two small tables. Two 35.5 in HOMCOM square tables side by side would make a 71 x 35.5 in surface, close to the 70.9 x 33.5 in rectangle. The listings do not say the tables are designed to be joined, so this is only an idea to check with the seller.

Comparison table (listed figures only)

Model (ASIN)	Brand	Shape	Listed top size	Listed height	Seats as listed	Listed max weight	Listed weight
B0CGH695WF	HOMCOM 5-piece set	Square	35.5 x 35.5 in	35.5 in	For 4 (title)	132 lb table; 330 lb per stool	72 lb set
B0DT8MKNK1	YATINEY bar table	Square	23.6 x 23.6 in	34.2 in	1 (spec); 4 unextended	120 lb (bullets)	Not stated
B0G4BLNGYN	Apicizon	Square	31.5 x 31.5 in	30 in	4 (spec)	330 lb	14.4 kg
B0GL18TQK8	MILEFA	Square	31.5 x 31.5 in	29.5 in	4 (spec)	150 lb	Not stated
B0FH9JLBTG	HOMCOM industrial	Rectangle	70.9 x 33.5 in	29.5 in	Up to 8 (bullets)	Not stated	60 lb
B0FXWMHD3W	IDEALHOUSE farmhouse	Rectangle	70.88 x 35.48 in	29.97 in	8 (spec)	Not stated	92.8 lb

We do not list prices.

The listings

1. HOMCOM 5-Piece Counter Height Bar Table Square Dining Set (B0CGH695WF)

Pros:

• The closest thing to a square counter-height table here: 35.5 x 35.5 in and 35.5 in tall.
• The bullets state a weight capacity of 132 lb for the table and 330 lb per stool.
• The stools tuck under the table, per the bullets, which saves floor space.

Cons:

• It is sold as a set for 4, so it does not solve a seating-for-eight problem.
• The table’s 132 lb rating is lower than the stool rating, and the bullets do not say whether it is a static or live load.
• The material is listed as alloy steel and engineered wood, with no thickness stated.

Skip it if you need eight seats.

2. HOMCOM Industrial Dining Table for 8 People (B0FH9JLBTG)

Pros:

• Listed at 70.9 x 33.5 x 29.5 in, and the bullets say it seats up to eight.
• A 1.6 in MDF top, steel legs with adjustable feet and a reinforced crossbar, per the bullets.
• Listed at 60 lb, the lightest of the two eight-seat tables.

Cons:

• It is rectangular and 29.5 in high, so it is neither square nor counter height.
• No weight rating is stated.
• The bullets say it can double as a conference table or desk, which is a looser use than dining.

Skip it if you specifically need a square table or a counter-height seat.

3. IDEALHOUSE Wood Dining Table for 6-8 with Drawers (B0FXWMHD3W)

Pros:

• A listed seating capacity of 8 and an unextended capacity of 8 in the specs.
• 70.88 x 35.48 x 29.98 in, with two large drawers for storage.
• Steel legs and an engineered wood top, per the spec.

Cons:

• At 92.8 lb it is heavy to move.
• It is rectangular and standard height.
• The spec lists a tabletop thickness of 4.52 in, which looks odd for an engineered wood top, so confirm it.

Skip it if you need a square or counter-height table.

4. YATINEY Square Bar Table (B0DT8MKNK1)

Pros:

• Counter-height at 34.2 in, per the listing.
• Dual-height footrests at the bottom, per the bullets.
• A 120 lb rating for the top, per the bullets.

Cons:

• The seat count conflicts: the spec says 1 seat, with 4 unextended, while the title calls it a bar table.
• The top is listed as engineered wood in one place and particleboard in another.
• At 23.6 x 23.6 in it is smaller than the dining tables here.

Skip it if you need more than two seats.

5. Apicizon 31.5 in Square Dining Table (B0G4BLNGYN)

Pros:

• The largest dining-height square top in the set at 31.5 x 31.5 in.
• A listed maximum of 330 lb, the highest for a square table here.
• A heavy-duty metal frame with a triangular leg structure, per the bullets.

Cons:

• The title says “for 2-4″ and the spec says four seats.
• The item has two sizes: 31.5 x 31.5 x 30 in and 47.24 x 47.24 x 29.92 in in the item-dimensions field.
• It is 30 in high, which is dining height, not counter height.

6. MILEFA 31.5 in Square Black Dining Table (B0GL18TQK8)

Pros:

• 31.5 in square on a pedestal base, which the bullets describe as stable.
• A black finish, and the listing says assembly needs two people.
• Compact and 29.5 in tall.

Cons:

• The spec seat count is four, and the title says “2-4″.
• The spec gives 150 lb, and the frame is described as solid wood while the top is engineered wood.
• The listing gives a minimum door width of 40 in.

Who should skip these tables

• Anyone who needs to seat eight at a square counter-height table. No listing we found does that.
• Anyone who needs a weight rating for a group meal. Several listings state none, and the set listing rates the table below the stools.
• Anyone with limited floor space. Our estimate puts a 48 in square at about 10 ft by 10 ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Trusting “for 8″ in a title. Check the top size. A 70.9 in long table works out to about 23.6 in per person at eight, which is tight by our estimate.
• Mixing height standards. The tables here are 29.5 to 30 in (dining) or 34.2 to 35.5 in (counter or bar). Match your stools or chairs to the table height.
• Skipping the walkway. Add about 36 in behind each seat for chairs to pull out.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a square counter-height table for eight in these listings?

No. The square tables are 23.6 to 35.5 in per side and are listed for 1 to 4 people. The tables listed for eight are rectangular, 70.88 to 70.9 in long, and about 29.5 to 30 in tall.

What height is a counter-height table?

The listings in this group call tables 34.2 in and 35.5 in tall counter or bar height, and the dining-height tables are 29.13 to 30 in. We have not opened a published standard for counter height, so we do not state one.

Can a 31.5 in square table seat eight?

No listing says so. The 31.5 in tables list four seats, and by our estimate of 24 in per adult the edge fits about one person per side.

What is the best alternative for eight people?

The two rectangular tables listed for eight, the HOMCOM industrial (70.9 in) and the IDEALHOUSE farmhouse (70.88 in). Both are standard height, so you would need dining chairs rather than stools.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings, checked on October 9, 2026; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• HOMCOM 5-piece counter height square set listing (B0CGH695WF), read October 9, 2026
• HOMCOM industrial dining table for 8 listing (B0FH9JLBTG), read October 9, 2026
• IDEALHOUSE farmhouse dining table listing (B0FXWMHD3W), read October 9, 2026
• YATINEY square bar table listing (B0DT8MKNK1), read October 8, 2026
• Apicizon 31.5 in square dining table listing (B0G4BLNGYN), read October 8, 2026
• MILEFA 31.5 in square dining table listing (B0GL18TQK8), read October 8, 2026

Specifications checked on October 9, 2026. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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