Bring more functionality to your dining room by buying an extendable oak dining table with six chairs

The concept of extendable dining tables is not new. They have been in use for centuries and even today you may come across an antique Victorian or Edwardian extendable dining table for sale on the internet. Usually dining tables were bought to accommodate family members only however, this arrangement did not work when guests were invited. To solve this problem, dining tables that could be expanded to make space for more guests were invented. A large variety of extendable dining tables both old and new can now be found on the market including extendable oak dining tables with six chairs.

An extendable oak dining table with six chairs is ideal for those families where family dinners are a tradition. When not in use the table can be folded into its compact form with a couple of chairs around it, but at dinner time the length can be altered to make room for six people comfortably. An extendable oak dining table with six chairs is best suited for growing families or for those who cannot manage to keep a large dining table out all of the time due to space limitations. In the compact form an extendable oak dining table can be in any shape: for smaller spaces a square table is ideal as it fits best, but gives maximum seating space. For small families a 3 foot by 3 foot square extendable oak dining table is recommended, six people can sit around it when fully extended.

Extendable oak dining tables with six chairs are also available which when extended, can seat eight to ten people. This 4’7” x 3’ table has space for eight people when extended. There are various techniques to extend the table, you can either add leaves at one or both ends or you can simply pull the table apart in the middle to create a gap. This gap is filled with a panel that unfolds from below the table. Another mechanism for extending the table is to pull the hidden panels from either side of the table and bring them to the level of the table by simply lifting them. When at tabletop level, simply push them towards the table so that they are securely bonded with the main table. The extension can be easily accomplished and does not require much time or effort. Although rectangular and oval tables retain their shapes, usually after extension a square table becomes rectangular while a round table becomes oval.

An extendable oak dining table with six chairs  is an impressive and solid piece of furniture which adds grace and sophistication to your dining area. Although dining tables are available in many materials nothing can beat the elegance, richness and class of wood. Oak is especially used for crafting furniture because of its strength and durability. It also shows greater resistance to insect and fungal attacks and is relatively easier to maintain. Leather covered chairs best compliment an extendable oak dining table. Leather covered chairs are more comfortable and are available in different shades such as black, brown, cream and red. The color of the chairs should be chosen according to the color scheme of the room.