If you're fond of hosting dinner parties and you have the space for it, a big rectangular dining table is the way to go. Not only are they great for spreading 8 to 10 party guests around, they're perfect for crafting projects when you've got the place to yourself. We've rounded up 5 rectangular tables, some of which are expandable for fitting even more guests.
• Big Sur 65" Dining Table from Crate & Barrel As seen in Alina's Dar Gitane, this table is available in three finishes: smoke (shown here), natural and charcoal. It's also available in two sizes: 65" and 90". Starting at $1,699
• BJURSTA Dining Table from Ikea This extending table starts out at a fairly large 68" long - and with its two leaves it can extend to an impressive 102". $299
• Parsons Expandable Dining Table Another expanding option, this time in a classic Parsons shape. Extends from 72" to 96". $509
• Context Furniture Truss A - Frame Table from AllModern This made to order table has great architectural details. It's available in four finish options. $700
• Cross Extension Table from DWR Leaves for this extending table store under the top in their own felt-lined compartment. Use the leaves to expand it from 78.75" to 97.5" to 116". Starting at $2,800
(Images: 1. Alina's Dar Gitane (Home of the Wanderer); All others as credited above.)
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Love this Bjursta dining table from Ikea, I have recommended it to a few of my young clients, not only it is a great extendable table but it is also very durable for its simple style and its quality...It also looks good with traditional chairs. Go for it...
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It's really sad that the expandable Parsons doesn't come in white. I'm a big fan of the Thrive Quintus too.
Oooh I love that truss table from All Modern, but it's only 55" and doesn't appear to be expandable -- seems more like a 4-6 seater than 8-10.
Wow rectangular dining tables, what'll they think if next?
I have a table made out of an old door that seats 8-10 comfortably, but I've gotten up to 12 around it. Made for $200ish and it's great.
Nothing pretty or graceful. I'm having a really hard time finding a large expandable table that doesn't look like it belongs in a warehouse instead of a cottage.
Similar to the Crate and Barrel table is this one from West Elm, in the $500 range (currently on sale):
http://www.westelm.com/products/boerum-dining-table-g703/?pkey=cdining-sale
We just had it delivered to our house last week. It's sturdy, it's beautiful...It says it seats up to 6 comfortably, but you could get 6 just around the sides, leaving 2 places at either end. I can't wait to have people over.
I also really like the Blox table from CB2. It has nice funky legs and the price won't make you cry (too much).
63" for $499 http://www.cb2.com/blox-35x63-dining-table/s222049
91" for $999 http://www.cb2.com/blox-35x91dining-table/s310700
We offer a similar Parsons style table, made from solid walnut.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/118874041/walnut-duffy-dining-table-leaf-inserts