This Article Extendable Dining Table Is a “Forever” Piece in My Home (and It Seats 10 People!)

Hosting and holidays go hand-in-hand in my home. I love Christmas and having people over to spend time together and enjoy good food and conversation. For the last few years, whenever I had more guests than my six-chair dining table could seat, I’d pull out a multi-purpose folding table and chairs from the garage. It definitely dampers the entire aesthetic of the party, even with a tablecloth covering the stark white tabletop … and don’t even get me started on the very uncomfortable chairs. 

This year I really wanted to step up my game — especially now that my sister and her two kids have joined my household. I wanted a dining table that could accommodate us on the daily, but also had the versatility to stretch out for a dinner party. After searching online, I found the perfect table for my home that married functionality and style: Article’s Plumas Extendable Dining Table.

The Article Plumas Extendable Dining Table is perfect if you love to host at home or for anyone with a large family. The butterfly leaf extension is hidden inside the table when not in use, allowing you to easily adjust the table when you need to without having to hunt for the extra piece in a closet. The 37.5″-57.25″ can comfortably seat two to four people, the 55”-74.5” can comfortably seat four to six people, and the 92.5”-112” can accommodate eight to 10 people. I say comfortably because if you really wanted to, you could easily squeeze more seats around the table if you have slimmer dining chairs. I opted for the largest size, as our five-person household often uses the dining table for eating meals and doing homework/work regularly. And once you factor in having friends or family over, that number can tick up to beyond 10. 

As far as delivery goes, you can choose to have it delivered to your front door or inside your home, or opt for the full white-glove delivery service in which they assemble it for you. This is important to consider when you are dealing with larger furniture pieces and may need assistance in getting it in your home or put together. Because of my location — I’m based in Hawaii — I could only select front door delivery, but I employed the help of my dad and sister to help me get the table inside my home. It took some work but we got it through, and assembling it together was easy. There was a screw that was unfortunately threaded, but customer service at Article was really great to work with. They offered $50 to replace the part, since they couldn’t send it to me, but I was able to find something comparable for only a couple of dollars on Amazon.

This gorgeous mid-century modern designed dining table is made of mixed veneered and solid wood grain, so no two pieces are alike. It has elegant tapered legs and rounded corners, and comes in either walnut or white oak. Plus, its self-storing butterfly leaf extension is undetectable when it’s not being used. It’s durable and heavy, and really meant to be an anchor in a dining room. 

To accompany the Plumas Extendable Dining Table, I decided to order eight Meja Dining Chairs in a walnut wood stain with ratine buff (a neutral beige/tan) colored performance fabric for the seats. They were a perfect complement because they also have a mid-century modern design with a curved backrest and mini-elbow armrests. The chairs are structured yet not rigid with the curved style, and I love that they’re comfortable to sit on. I also found these seat covers on Amazon that fit perfectly over the chair seats, making it easy to clean up when spills inevitably occur.

On ordinary days, the table has become the hub where we eat meals, work, or keep items on in a pinch. I much prefer the dining table becoming the “dumping ground,” versus the kitchen island. Normally there are five of us and six chairs out, and we can all comfortably do our own thing on the table or eat meals together with a ton of room around us. But the true test came when I hosted my first dinner party using the new table. I pulled out two extra chairs from my storage closet and extended the table out. We were having a make-your-own-summer-rolls night, so having all the ingredients you need laid out on the dining table was the plan. 

There were separate serving plates for noodles, vegetables, protein, and rice paper wrappers, along with a bowl of warm water to dip the rice paper wrappers in. Everyone had their own plates, dipping sauce bowls, and beverages. Even with all these items on the table, it didn’t feel crowded at all. That’s exactly what I wanted to accomplish when I had people over. I don’t want anyone to feel cramped or the table to not be able to hold dinner plates plus extra items with some room to spare. And I want it to always be an option to move any dishes we’re serving from the kitchen island to the dining table to allow people to enjoy themselves without moving around if they don’t want to. It also allows for the kitchen island to become the drink station or dessert area.

The Article Plumas Extendable Dining Table has three sizes, making it a perfect fit for any home, from the smallest of spaces to ones with dedicated dining rooms. The largest table size, which I own, is perfect for anyone with large families or who loves to host gatherings. It seats eight to 10 people comfortably. 

It doesn’t sacrifice style for function either; because the butterfly leaf extension sits hidden inside the table when not in use, you never have to dig through storage for the extension piece if you unexpectedly have more guests coming over. What’s more, it’s a gorgeous mid-century modern designed table. 

Buy: Article Plumas Extendable Dining Table (92.5”-112”), $1,299