Modern connoisseurs of culture naturally require their purchases to be both elegant and versatile, a preference that extends, of course, to their choice luxury dining tables. Over the years, furniture designers all over Europe have strived to match these requirements, and the result is a wide range of stylish, luxury furniture which offers significant second-order benefits. The extendable dining table is an illustration of top-notch modern furniture design excellence, which not only makes your dining room more inviting but also offers functions that a standard table would not.
As the name suggests, you would be able to adjust the size of your dining room table as the need dictates, and that’s a convenience that can make your life significantly more comfortable. For instance, if sometimes you like working in your dining room, you may want to reduce the size of the table to make it appear more like your home office desk. You simply need to adjust the extension mechanism to achieve the desired effect.
Modern luxury tables have been designed with internal mechanisms so size adjustments can be performed with very little effort.
Perhaps more importantly, there is no compromise involved when you choose a dining room table that can change size. These tables are available in all the classic materials like hardwood, solid wood and dark wood, even glass. Even better, these designs can be made bespoke to suit your precise size, motion and material requirements. FCI London has facilitated many bespoke creations, liaising with designers and customers to help them create new and unique creations fit for the most luxurious homes.
Of course, a dining table is no brand-new concept, so we’re going to delve deeper into the distinct advantages and subtleties of the extendable ones and examine the advantages they offer.
The only potential drawback of extendable dining room tables is that you need to account for storage space for the leaves. However, the issue can easily be solved if you order tables in which the leaves can be stored discreetly below the tabletop. There are no real deal breakers when it comes to these tables, unless of course, you prefer traditional tables. Below are some of the main advantages:
One of the more attractive attributes of extendable dining room tables is that they are available in several distinctive variants. Here’s a look at some of the major ones.
If you want to opt for something more creative then this is the right bet. The form can be changed easily from intimate to guest friendly in an instant by adjusting the size accordingly. The table bears a concealed section in the middle or at one of the ends, where the leaves are stored. The leaves can then be extended to fold out to extend the table size and the effect is similar to the fanning out of a butterfly’s wings. You can also choose to customise the butterfly leaf extendable dining table to include one or two extra leaves if you so wish..
Like traditional tables, extendable tables can also be manufactured with a variety of materials, however, some materials are simply better suited and have better tensile strength for moving parts.
An excellent material here is solid wood. Frequent adjustments would not cause undue damage to solid wood in any way and the table would retain its shape for years. Additionally, a solid wood table remains the pinnacle of luxury, aesthetics and sophistication in the world of traditional furniture.
Another option you may consider other than solid wood is metal extendable tables. Metal extendable tables are also highly resilient and can offer a hint of industrial chic to your dining room. At our showroom, some of the most popular and best selling extending tables are the glass dining tables by NAOS as they come with a stunning glass through which you can see the rotating mechanism as the table extends. These tables can either be extended manually or with the simple press of a button.
Some basic rules of thumb should be on your checklist before you buy an extendable dining room table. Here’s a look at the most important ones
An extendable dining room table is not merely a work of great craftsmanship but a marvellous piece of furniture with advanced and multiple functionalities. These factors make it worth the price. These tables are generally made from materials like solid wood and metal, which can last for years, thereby, further justifying the price. Speak to the experts at your favourite furniture store in London to get a better idea about the type of table that would suit your dining room perfectly.
FCI London has more than 40 years of experience in the luxury furniture and interior design industry, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted name creator of luxury interiors in London, both large and small.
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