Table extensions (called leaves) are placed in the center gap. Some dining tables provide the option for traditional extensions to be stored in the table beneath the table top. Traditional extensions may require two people to insert.

Extendable tables look and function like regular tables but with a hidden secret - extra sections of tabletop that allow you to extend the length to accommodate extra guests or expand your work surface, as needed.

The Mechanism Behind Extending Dining Tables Extending dining tables consist of two parts: the main table and the extension leaves. The table itself is usually fixed in size and cannot be adjusted. The extension leaves, on the other hand, can be added or removed to adjust the size of the table.

Ethan Allen furniture is distinguishable by the company stamp that bears the name of the manufacturing arm of the company and can be found on the back or bottom of furniture pieces and drawers.

Types of Extendable Dining Tables

• Traditional Center Leaves for Extendable Dining Tables. The most common type of extension is a leaf that goes into the center of the table.
• Butterfly or Self-Storing Leaf. A very popular table extension is the butterfly leaf.
• Breadboard Leaves for Extendable Dining Tables.

A dining table extension leaf/leaves extends the length of a table in order to accommodate additional family, friends and guests. The majority of leaves are crafted from solid wood or solid wood and a veneer top.

Of course, the most obvious advantage to using an extending table is being able to save space in tight areas. With the average table leaf being 12 inches, that can be the difference between being able to add a hutch, dining room credenza, or a few extra chairs to a space.

Explore the Benefits of Extending Tables

• Understanding Extending Dining Tables:
• Space-Saving Design:
• Functionality and Durability:
• Suitability for Everyday Family Dining:
• Hosting Larger Dinner Parties:
• Cost-Saving Aspect:
• Conclusion:

With a simple mechanism, the rustic dining table top pulls apart and the middle layer forms the extendable option, effectively increasing the overhang at each end of the reclaimed wood dining table. The extending 'flap' is then clicked into place so there is no danger of it collapsing back in when someone leans on it.

from forest to finish Our custom furniture starts with sustainably sourced wood, much of which comes from Appalachian forests. Some logs are taken to our Beecher Falls, Vermont, sawmill, where they're milled and made ready for crafting. Other lumber comes to our lumber inspection team in Pine Valley, North Carolina.

Modern & Mid-Century Modern Decor Idea Many of the Ethan Allen furnishings come in modern and mid-century modern designs. This style seamlessly blends functionality and sleek composition.

In any expandable table, the table leaf is the additional piece (or pieces) used to increase the table's usable surface area. In other words, a table leaf is simply the part that makes the table larger.

Parts of a Table

• top – the flat surface of a table.
• apron, skirt or frieze – the under-framing which connects the legs to the top.
• leg – the main vertical piece which supports the top and raises it off the floor.
• knee – the upper portion of the leg.
• foot – the bottom part of the leg which touches the floor.