21 of the best extendable dining tables

Extendable dining tables are incredibly useful, especially as our homes now have to fulfil an increasing number of different functions. Perhaps you want a versatile design that can take you from intimate family suppers to big dinner parties. Perhaps you live in a tiny apartment and need a table that folds away to almost nothing when not in use. Or perhaps you want something that you can adapt for working, eating and entertaining, without compromising on aesthetics. Whatever your requirements, I hope my latest ‘best of’ round-up will help you find something to suit.

Below, I’ve picked out 21 timeless, minimalist tables that can be extended in seconds – and that look great in either configuration. There are options to suit all budgets and spaces, from compact designs that fit neatly into the corners of kitchens and living rooms, to large tables that can seat up to 12 people. Most have extension leaves hidden beneath the top, although a couple come with panels that will need to be stored separately. I’ve also included a few drop-leaf designs, which are ideal if you’re looking for a table that takes up as little room as possible when not in use.

Finally, if you’re searching for an extendable dining table for festive entertaining, I’ve marked those currently available for pre-Christmas delivery with ** (although please double-check before ordering, as this may change).

1. ‘Arc’ extendable dining table with 50cm or 92cm central extension panel (seats 4-8; both top and extension panel available in oak veneer or red, grey or black nano laminate), from £1,448, TAKT**
2. Ebbe Gehl ‘Mira’ extendable oak dining table with central extension panel hidden under the top (seats 4-8; also available in a larger size for 6-10), £899, John Lewis** [AD – affiliate link]
3. ‘Etta’ extendable oak veneer dining table with central extension panel (seats 6-8; also available in black), £550, Habitat [AD – affiliate link]
4. ‘Lombard’ extendable oak veneer dining table with extensions that pull out from either end (seats 4-8), £479.40, La Redoute** [AD – affiliate link]
5. Carl Hansen & Søn ‘CH337’ extendable beech dining table with extension leaf hidden under the top (seats 4-6; also available in oiled oak, smoked oak and mahogany, and in a larger ‘CH338’ size), from £2,897, Nest.co.uk
6. &Tradition ‘Patch HW1’ extendable walnut dining table with grey laminate top and butterfly extension (seats 6-8; also available in oak with a beige laminate top, and in a larger ‘HW2’ size), £2,770, Made in Design [AD – affiliate link]
7. ‘Wapong’ extendable oak dining table with butterfly extension hidden under the top (seats 4-6), £508.75, La Redoute** [AD – affiliate link]
8. Case Furniture ‘Dulwich’ extendable oak dining table with two extension leaves stored under the top (choose from two lengths seating 6-10 and 8-12; also available in black and walnut), from £2,755, Nest.co.uk**
9. ‘NORDEN’ extendable dining table / desk with central drawer unit and drop leaves at either end (seats 2-6; available in white and birch), £199, IKEA**
10. ‘Lincoln’ extendable oak dining table with flip top (seats 4-8), £399, Habitat** [AD – affiliate link]
11. FDB Møbler ‘C35A’ extendable oak dining table with grey lino top and extensions that fix to either end (seats 4-8; also available in black, plain oak and with other lino colours), £1,480, Utility Design
12. Skagerak ‘Hven’ extendable oak dining table with extension panels (sold and stored separately) that fix onto either end (seats 4-10), from £2,835, Utility Design
13. Case Furniture ‘Bridge’ extendable oak dining table with extension panel to be stored separately (available in two sizes seating 4-6 and 6-10), from £1,395, Nest.co.uk**
14. ‘VANGSTA’ extendable dining table with pull-out leaf at one end (seats 4-6; available in white and black), £119, IKEA**
15. Ercol ‘Shalstone’ extendable oak dining table with butterfly extension hidden under the top (seats 6-8; also available in an oval shape), £999, John Lewis** [AD – affiliate link]
16. L’Ercolani ash drop-leaf dining table (seats 2-4; each end flips down), £1,575, Nest.co.uk
17. Ethnicraft ‘Bok’ extendable black oak dining table with extension panel hidden under the top (various sizes seating up to 10; also available in natural oak and teak), from £2,879, Olson & Baker
18. ‘Iona’ extendable oak dining table with extension panel hidden under the top (seats 4-6; also available in black), £829, John Lewis [AD – affiliate link]
19. ‘Cinto’ extendable pine dining table with two removable extensions stored under the top (seats 6-8), £629.30, La Redoute** [AD – affiliate link]
20. ‘Anyday’ extendable oak veneer dining table with central extension panel (seats 4-6), £359, John Lewis** [AD – affiliate link]
21. ‘RÖNNINGE’ extendable birch dining table with central extension panel hidden under the top (seats 4-6), £249, IKEA**

Above: &Tradition’s ‘Patch’ table in the oak and beige laminate colourway, l’Ercolani’s compact drop-leaf design, and TAKT’s ‘Arc’ table with a red-laminate extension panel

Please note this post contains affiliate links (all clearly marked), which means I will receive a small commission on any resulting sales. You won’t pay any more by clicking on these links than you would by visiting the websites directly.

All photography courtesy of the above brands