{"product_id":"ashbourne-extending-oak-dining-table","title":"Ashbourne Extending Oak Dining Table","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"title\" content=\"Ashbourne Extending Oak Dining Table — Twin Pedestal, Seats 6 to 10\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Solid oak extending dining table with twin urn-form pedestals and carved paw feet. Extends from 210cm to 310cm with two leaves, seating six to ten in a weathered oak finish.\"\u003e\n\n\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;1,300;1,400\u0026amp;family=Jost:wght@300;400\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  :root { --warm-white: #faf8f5; --ink: #1e1b17; --muted: #7a7167; --accent: #8b6f4e; --border: #ddd8d0; --serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif; --sans: 'Jost', sans-serif; }\n  body { background: var(--warm-white); color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--serif); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }\n  .description { max-width: 640px; padding: 3rem 2rem 4rem; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease forwards; }\n  @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); 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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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eThe detail that makes it different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-body\"\u003e\n    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. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 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\u003c\/strong\u003e; 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"collection-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg style=\"flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.2\" stroke=\"#8b6f4e\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 18\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\n      \u003crect rx=\"1\" height=\"11\" width=\"16\" y=\"5\" x=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n      \u003cpath d=\"M5 5V4a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v1\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestedhome.co.uk\/collections\/new-arrivals\/products\/chadlington-dining-chair\"\u003eChadlington Limed Oak Dining Chair\u003c\/a\u003e in matching weathered oak for a fully resolved dining room scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"suits-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eModern Rustic\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eTransitional\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eFarmhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eClassic\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-label\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow does the extension actually work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow much assembly is involved?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eMinimal — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow should I care for the oak?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWill natural movement show in the wood?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dims\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"dims-label\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dims-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eExtending dining table\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eSolid oak, wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eExtensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003e210cm · 260cm · 310cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eSeats\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003e6 to 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003e96 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eMinimal — bases attach to top\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eIndoor use only\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eFamily dining, entertaining\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CharlesTed Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57999123218757,"sku":"FUR-FBI-F9-BC01S- SS26","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9782\/7397\/files\/Pedestal_Dining_Table.png?v=1779104380","url":"https:\/\/www.charlestedhome.co.uk\/products\/ashbourne-extending-oak-dining-table","provider":"CharlesTed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}