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Solid oak top, twin urn-form pedestals, hand-carved paw feet — the extending dining table that seats six on a quiet Tuesday and ten when the family arrives.
The Ashbourne Extending Dining Table is built around one practical idea: a dining room shouldn't be sized for the largest meal of the year. The solid oak top extends from 210cm to 260cm with one leaf, and 310cm with both, so the table sits comfortably at six in everyday use and stretches to ten when there's a Sunday lunch or a Christmas to host. Twin turned pedestals in an urn form lift the top clear of the legs entirely, which means everyone gets a clean lap and a place to tuck their chair in — a small mercy at a long table — while the carved paw feet anchor the whole piece with a sense of weight and history. A table that adapts to the room rather than forcing the room to adapt to it.
What sets it apart
The detail that makes it different
Most extending dining tables in this size category either compromise on the base — four legs at the corners that get in the way of chairs the moment you extend — or compromise on the finish, with veneered tops that show their seams after a few years of use. The Ashbourne refuses both compromises. The top is solid oak throughout, with the grain run lengthwise across the planks and a softened, weathered finish that lets the wood's natural figure read clearly; the panelled corners with their inset radius detail are a quiet piece of cabinetmaking that mass-produced tables rarely bother with. Underneath, the twin pedestals carry the whole top on two columns rather than four corner legs, leaving the perimeter completely clear for seating — and the extension mechanism runs on engineered metal slides, so leaves drop in and lock without the wrestling match that older table designs require. The result is a table that looks like an heirloom and behaves like a modern piece of furniture.
The two halves of the table pull apart on engineered metal slides to reveal a central gap. Drop one leaf in for 260cm (seats up to eight), or both leaves for the full 310cm (seats up to ten). Closed, the table sits at 210cm and seats six comfortably. Both leaves store separately when not in use.
How much assembly is involved?
Minimal — the two pedestal bases need to be attached to the underside of the top, and the leaves slot in by hand. No specialist tools required, and most people manage in under an hour with a second pair of hands to help lift.
How should I care for the oak?
Wipe spills promptly with a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately — solid oak is hardwearing but doesn't like standing moisture. Use placemats and coasters under hot dishes and wet glasses, and treat the top with a furniture wax once or twice a year to keep the finish even. Avoid silicone-based polishes, which can build up over time.
Will natural movement show in the wood?
Yes — and that's part of buying solid timber rather than veneer. Oak responds gently to changes in humidity and temperature, which can produce minor variations across the seasons. Keep the table away from radiators and direct sunlight, and aim for a stable indoor environment to minimise movement.
