Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute for my tables?

No, the attribute is optional. However, providing the ID 4355 helps ensure higher accuracy than relying on Google's automated classification system.

Can I use product_type instead of the Google category ID?

No, product_type is a free-form field for your own internal organization, while google_product_category is a required taxonomy field used by Google to index your items correctly.

Should I use the numeric ID or the full path string in my feed?

You can use either one, but the numeric ID is generally preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Google product category

Kitchen & Dining Room Tables

Category ID4355

Full path for the feedFurniture > Tables > Kitchen & Dining Room Tables

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

BYBLIGHT Industrial Wooden Dining Table
IKEA ÅLHULT extendable table
West Elm Mid Century Extendable Dining Table
Pottery Barn Toscana Extendable Dining Table
Joss & Main Haiden Oval Dining Table
Castlery Walnut Dining Table
Better Homes & Gardens Juliet Modern Extendable Dining Table
World Market Maliyah Wood Rounded Extension Dining Table
Article Oak Wood Rectangular Dining Table
Brick Mill Furniture Solid Dining Table
Lulu and Georgia Blume Oval Dining Table
Grain Wood Furniture Montauk Dining Table
Christopher Knight Home Gideon Wood Dining Table
Transformer Table Expandable Dining Table
Plank+Beam Farmhouse Dining Table

Understanding Kitchen & Dining Room Tables

The category Kitchen & Dining Room Tables, assigned the numeric ID 4355, is the designated classification for furniture designed primarily for dining spaces. Within the Google product taxonomy, it sits at level three under the broader Tables parent category.

What belongs in this category

This category is intended for primary dining furniture used for meals and gathering. Examples of products found in the US market include industrial wooden dining tables, extendable dining tables with mid-century or modern designs, oval or rectangular solid wood tables, and farmhouse-style dining sets. These items are specifically intended for kitchen or dedicated dining room environments where seating is provided for daily use.

What does not belong here

Do not include tables designed for specific secondary functions or specialized rooms. Items such as nightstands, poker and game tables, or folding tables belong in their own distinct categories. Additionally, tables designed for sewing machines, kotatsu units, activity tables for play, and small accent tables should be classified under their respective neighbouring categories rather than this one. Always evaluate the primary usage of your furniture to ensure it aligns with the taxonomy structure provided by Google.

Category implementation in your feed

You can populate the google_product_category attribute using either the ID 4355 or the full path: Furniture > Tables > Kitchen & Dining Room Tables. While this attribute is optional, providing the specific ID helps Google categorize your inventory more accurately than automated systems, ensuring your products remain relevant to potential buyers without needing additional attributes like size or gender.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute for my tables?: No, the attribute is optional. However, providing the ID 4355 helps ensure higher accuracy than relying on Google's automated classification system.
Can I use product_type instead of the Google category ID?: No, product_type is a free-form field for your own internal organization, while google_product_category is a required taxonomy field used by Google to index your items correctly.
Should I use the numeric ID or the full path string in my feed?: You can use either one, but the numeric ID is generally preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

This category in other languages

ru: Мебель > Столы > Кухонные и обеденные столы
uk: Меблі > Столи > Кухонні та обідні столи