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Do you never know how many people will be turning up for dinner? Not to worry – extendable dining tables are here to save the day. Investing in an extendable dining table means you’ll always have enough room for invited guests and unexpected visitors. Plus, extending dining tables are great space savers – just reduce their size when you’re not entertaining. Plywood Chair

Round extendable dining tables are great for more compact spaces, such as kitchens, whilst larger rectangular styles are a brilliant option for open-plan areas of the home, as well as dining rooms. Either way, you’re investing in a versatile piece of furniture that makes entertaining a breeze, whether it’s hosting the whole family for Christmas dinner, or holding a laidback games night for friends.

There are a lot of different extending dining tables on offer, so to help you out, we’ve rounded up 13 of our favourite designs. Browse our list of extendable dining tables and discover everything from sturdy solid oak dining tables that'll seat a crowd, to petite designs that sit neatly within your home.

This Scandinavian-inspired dining table is an understated beauty. Thanks to its handy extendable top, you can seat up to eight people. We love the simplicity of the oak, as well as the tapered legs.

Industrial in design, this extendable dining table is perfect for modern homes. Chunky legs support an understated tabletop for an eye-catching look. When fully extended it seats up to eight people.

Soft corners and tapered legs give this dining table a contemporary look. The veneer tabletop is both durable and practical, ideal for busy homes. The smaller style seats up to six people, whilst the larger option seats up to 10.

With an unfussy silhouette and natural finish, this dining table is the epitome of classic Scandinavian design. Its simplicity gives it an air of sophistication. Better yet, it can seat up to 12 – that's right, 12 – people!

A modern twist on a classic dining table, this design will seat up to eight people. We love the combination of the classic wooden tabletop with the eye-catching dusky blue frame.

Handmade to order in Norfolk, this extendable dining table is available in four different sizes – simply choose the best one for your space. You also have five different leg styles to choose from, plus three types of wood finish for the tabletop.

Made from a mix of high-quality oak veneer and plywood, this Scandinavian-inspired dining table seats up to six people. Rounded edges and striking legs add extra visual interest to its understated design.

Perfect for compact spaces, this round dining table is crafted from solid oak and oak veneers. The simple silhouette is contemporary enough to suit most interiors. It seats four to five people when fully extended.

This Danish-inspired dining table is finished with a walnut effect, giving it a timeless and elegant look. It seats up to eight people when fully extended.

Crafted from oak with a natural finish and tapered legs, this dining table has a distinctly Nordic look. The overall design is both relaxed and rustic, perfect for family mealtimes. It seats up to eight people.

Clean lines make this dining table an elegant option. The drop leaf top easily folds up and down on both sides, simply adjust as needed. A true investment piece and the priciest option on our list, this design is a display of excellent craftmanship by award-winning designer Matthew Hilton. It seats up to eight people and is available in either an oak or walnut finish.

Sophisticated yet practical, this dining table seats up to eight people. It has been crafted from solid oak and oak veneer with a brushed surface. We particularly like the combination of light and dark wood.

Crafted from solid oak, this sturdy dining table is compact enough to work in small spaces, but when fully extended it can also fit up to eight people. The simple design means it suits a whole host of interiors.

In an off-white and wood design, this extendable dining table has a touch of classic cottage style. It comes with four dining chairs but can also be extended for more surface space or to seat additional people.

Melamine Faced Plywood Simple, but in the best way. This extendable table has ample room for entertaining, especially when fully extended. Plus, there’s plenty of room for chairs as the legs are positioned at the corners of the table.