Hi there coolard69, I'm coming in a bit late to this discussion, but wondered if you liked these Kuga Bar Stools they're from luxury Italian furniture company Bontempi and are available in a variety of finishes and colours. I think they would match your kitchen perfectly. If these aren't quite what you're looking for why not check our our full range of Contemporary Bar Stools. Caroline for Go Modern

I also prefer the table aux naturale, but if you want to paint it use an Eggshell paint (oil is tougher than water based), it gives a soft sheen. So as already suggested lightly sand to key the paint, then a couple of coats of primer, then a couple of coats of eggshell. Make sure each coat is thoroughly dry before applying the next one or the finish will be tacky. I personally detest chalk paint. I used it once on a wardrobe and it was very dry and difficult to brush. It’s marketed as easy, but it isn’t and it still needs waxing or varnishing to finish. Someone has made a lot of money selling that paint! I painted two bookcases in Little Greene eggshell and I’m very pleased them.

The Skovby 33 table sounds kind of perfect for you, you could probably find a cheap one second hand on eBay if you don't want to shell out on a new one. Having just done a search there is one on there. They're pedestal and they extend, and come in a light scandi stye wood. Iød suggest going for a lightweight black chair to complement though.

Jessa61 the table is lovely. The problem wth it is that you will not be able to use the ends as the crossbar will not allow comfortable seating there. I would try and find a table with 4 legs at the corners and no cross members or bracing. The table structural support would then come from the long members under the top which would need to be deeper. Colourhappy's table is the right profile for what you describe. How many people are you looking to seat? I would have something custom made as suggested by the farmhouse table company.