No piece of furniture serves a small living space better than the extendable dining table. With the ability to expand as needed, it makes throwing a dinner party possible in the most petite of spaces.
The functionality of the extendable dining table also means that when you’re not hosting guests, you can collapse the table back to a size that’s more suitable for everyday living.
In other words, an extendable dining table gives you the best of both worlds — but how do you find the right one for your space?
Whether it’s for squeezing a few extra family members around the table at Christmas or hosting your dream long-table dinner parties under the stars in your back garden, there are a few features to consider. That includes the shape — with options including square, round and rectangular — as well as the material, style and size of the table.
Should I buy a rectangular or round extendable dining table?
When it comes to choosing the right shape for your extendable dining table, it’s important to consider its fully extended size.
An extended rectangular table will usually fit more people around it and take up more room than a round version.
However, it really comes down to the peculiarities of your own space. In some spaces, a rectangular extendable dining table that you can place up against the wall will be more practical than a round one that requires more space to fit chairs around it.
Just remember to make sure that the collapsed and extended version of the table both fit within the space you need them to.
2024’s top extendable dining tables
- Casa hardwood extendable dining table, $1,219.00 (usually $1,848), B2C Furniture
- Cato extendable dining table, $169, Temple & Webster
- Kinsley extendable dining table, $1,199, Castlery
The best extendable dining tables to buy in 2024
Casa hardwood extendable dining table
from $1,219 (usually $1,848), B2C Furniture
Best for: small spaces
This round extendable dining table is the perfect size for petite spaces. With its deep Arabica walnut stain, it’s just as elegant as an everyday two-person breakfast table as it is expanded as a dinner table for up to eight people.
Sizes: Extended 1650mm x 1050mm
Colours: Arabica walnut
Materials: Hardwood
Key features:
- Seats 4 to 8 extended
- Extends with a butterfly mechanism
- Can be extended twice by 300mm each time
Cato extendable dining table
from $169, Temple & Webster
Best for: affordability
With its stylish white and timber look, this Temple & Webster dining table offers a neutral aesthetic and significant extension size for a very reasonable price.
Sizes: Extended 75cm x 120cm x 80cm
Colours: White and Light wood
Materials: Particleboard with melamine
Key features:
- Seats 6 extended
- Square shape when not extended
- Stain and spill-resistant
Kinsley extendable dining table
from $1,199, Castlery
Best for: all-rounder
With its neutral chestnut brown shade and gently tapered edges, this sleek extendable dining table is a stylish addition to any dining space.
Sizes: Extended 230cm x 95cm x 76cm
Colours: Chestnut stain
Materials: Solid oak, engineered wood with oak veneer
Key features:
- Seats 4 to 6 people
- Extends with butterfly mechanism
- 59 kg
Hydra extendable outdoor dining table
from $689, Fantastic Furniture
Best for: outdoors
This wooden extendable dining table will fit effortlessly into any outdoor space, conveniently expanding to fit two more people when extra guests pop over for a barbecue.
Sizes: 150cm x 90cm x 75cm
Colours: Brown
Materials: Shorea hardwood
Key features:
- Seats 4 to 6 people
- Extends with butterfly mechanism
- Table 2m long when extended
Dillon extendable dining table
$1,399, Castlery
Best for: big groups
Regular entertainers will appreciate the additional space that this elegant extendable dining table provides, with the extension comfortably seating up to 10 guests.
Sizes: Extended 190/280cm x 95cm x 76cm
Colours: Light brown
Materials: Engineered Wood with oak veneer
Key features:
- Seats 8 to 10 people
- Clear lacquer finish
- 93.5 kg
Chartwell home Rosemar extendable fruitwood dining table
$4,299, Temple & Webster
Best for: forever piece
With its warm solid wood and charming country features, this extendable dining table will become the setting of many family dinners for decades to come.
Sizes: 78cm x 210cm x 100cm
Colours: Light brown
Materials: Solid wood
Key features:
- Seats 12 people extended
- Double pedestal base
This article originally appeared on Home Beautiful and is republished here with permission.
