Good Questions: Is my extension table out there?

Hi there,

I'm having trouble finding a reasonably priced dining room table for our new small house (see floor plan). the living/dining room is one long space, so i'd like to have the flexibility of having an extension table or a drop leaf table (my dream table pictured, a wegner) so it won't overwhelm you when walking in the front door, but we would still be able to seat 8 people on occasion.

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I'd like it to be solid wood and something that will last a long time. Also, is anyone else tired of the "espresso" stained furniture out there? I would like to find something in walnut or even oak or maple. My style is more mid-century modern than sleek/contemporary. We have a few vintage Danish pieces mixed with newer vintage-inspired furniture. And I don't want to spend more than $1,500 if possible.

Any suggestions? Thanks for your help!

Meredith

Hi Meredith,

There are often great mid-century drop leaf tables for sale on eBay, but if you're looking for a sure thing, you should take a look at the Ardre dropleaf table from Great Nordic Design. Ardre comes in solid birch or oak and is a little over your budget, at $1,798....but it does seat eight when fully open, and looks like it will fit your space nicely.

Other ideas?

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Meredith, I remember your mentioning in another email that you're in Seattle. Assuming you're open to vintage pieces and are keeping an eye on Craigslist, I've also heard about three stores -- haven't checked 'em out yet -- that might have your table: Area 51, Hybrid, and Standard Home.

Seattleites, any feedback on these stores?

posted by leslie on 2006-09-06 14:12:29

thanks lisa & leslie,

the ardre drop leaf table is a great resource. i already contacted great nordic design and a catalog & samples are on the way.

i've been to area 51 before, but thank you for the hybrid & standard home suggestions. i will check those out as well since they look promising for vintage pieces.

posted by meredith on 2006-09-06 15:51:15

Meredith, you might also look at CB2's envelope table. It is well priced (well under $1000) and well made. Seats up to 8.

Good luck.

posted by Wendy on 2006-09-07 09:55:53

Try Ikea's Nygar (sp?) table that seats 4-6 and opens w/ a latch to extend further and seat 8. We use it as a dining table (beech) and have another as a work table with a white surface. About $100-200, if on sale. I don't see it in the catalog, but it is in the store.

posted by loulou on 2006-09-07 10:50:16

This is different from the style of the table you posted, but SO CUTE--you may like it. I want it but I really don't need another table...

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/fur/203029632.html

posted by tsubaki on 2006-09-09 09:05:37

Hi,
I've been looking for the something similar and just came across this table at Pottery Barn. Looks like it's on sale right now for $599. Not sure if it's quite what you're looking for, but a good alternative for a small space where you'd like to entertain once in a while. See more images on this page for the different ways it opens. The description says it would seat up to 8!
Cheers!

posted by Brandy on 2006-09-09 22:43:00

Hmmm. Guess if you put something in the URL it doesn't actually show the link:

http://ww2.potterybarn.com//cat/pip.cfm?pkey=cfurdintbl&pgid=p6387&gids=p6712&lid=64&src=pipcfurdintbl%7Cgp6387%7Ck%7Crshop%7Cs

posted by Brandy on 2006-09-09 22:44:17

I live in Seattle and don't know about Hybrid or Standard, but Area 51 has some great stuff.

posted by Julia on 2006-11-10 19:57:19