Tischform

Tischform describes the overall silhouette or outline of a table, including the shape of the tabletop and the arrangement of legs and supports. In German-speaking furniture design and interior design, the term is used to categorize a table by its top form rather than by exact measurements such as length or height. Common tabletop shapes include round, oval, rectangular, square, and polygonal forms; additional variations such as trapezoidal or irregular shapes may be described as individual Tischformen. The choice of Tischform influences aesthetics, spatial efficiency, and task suitability. Round and oval tables are often used to encourage conversation and soften corners; rectangular and square tables maximize seating capacity and align with room geometry; polygonal and custom forms can respond to architectural constraints.

Tischform is considered alongside other design factors such as material, edge profile, and leg/base design. In catalogs and product specifications, Tischform is typically listed as a primary attribute, sometimes complemented by notes on the base configuration (four-legged, pedestal, trestle, X-base) and edge treatment (straight, beveled, chamfered).

In practice, Tischform interacts with room size, traffic flow, and function (dining, work, coffee table, conference). It is distinct from dimensions like length, width, and height, which specify size rather than silhouette. The term is widely used in German-speaking contexts and is understood across European furniture design literature.