What is an extendable dining table?
An extendable dining table has a built-in extension leaf that folds or slides out to add 40–60cm of length, so a table for four or six becomes a table for eight or ten when guests arrive. Ours use a butterfly or centre-leaf mechanism hidden inside the table, so there is nothing to store separately, and the tops are marble-effect ceramic or sintered stone that stays flat and matched across the join.
Which size do you need?
- 120–160cm: four seats every day, six when extended — suits kitchen-diners
- 140–180cm: six seats every day, eight when extended — the most popular size
- 160–200cm and larger: six to eight every day, ten when extended
Measure the room with the table fully extended and allow 90cm of clearance behind every chair. Compare fixed-size alternatives in our 1.8m and 2m collections.
How the mechanism works
Lift the top at one end, slide the frame apart and the leaf unfolds into the gap. Extending takes under a minute and can be done by one person. Keep the runners free of crumbs and dust, and avoid leaning on the extended section.
Table top options
Extendable tops are ceramic or sintered stone rather than natural marble, because engineered stone can be cut and matched precisely across the leaf. Choose from white, grey, black and beige finishes. These surfaces are non-porous, heat- and scratch-resistant, and need only a damp cloth.
Complete the set
Pair with velvet dining chairs or PU-leather chairs. Buy two extra chairs now so they match when you extend, or choose a dining bench that tucks away underneath. See the full marble dining sets range for fixed alternatives.
