{"product_id":"stourton-extending-dining-table","title":"Stourton Extending 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=\"Stourton Extending Mindi Wood Dining Table — Trestle Base, Seats 6 to 10\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Solid mindi wood extending dining table on a twin baluster trestle base with stretcher bar. Extends from 180cm to 280cm with two butterfly leaves, seating six to ten in a limed 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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letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 0.75rem; }\n  .dims-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); }\n  .dim-cell { padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }\n  .dim-cell:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }\n  .dim-cell:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }\n  .dim-key { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 0.15rem; }\n  .dim-val { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--ink); }\n  .suits-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 1.75rem; }\n  .suits-tag { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--accent); border: 1px solid #d4c4b0; padding: 4px 12px; text-transform: uppercase; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cblockquote class=\"pull-quote\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSolid mindi top, twin baluster columns, stretcher bar between — the trestle dining table that brings refectory proportions into a contemporary dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"body-intro\"\u003e\n    The Stourton Extending Dining Table takes its cue from old refectory tables — long, communal, built to last — and translates the form into something cleaner and more current. \u003cstrong\u003eA panelled solid mindi top sits on two turned baluster columns connected by a low stretcher bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the visual weight stays grounded and the silhouette reads as architectural rather than fussy. The top extends from 180cm to 230cm with one leaf, and 280cm with both, taking the table from a daily six to a hosted ten without ever feeling oversized when it's closed. The limed finish softens the mindi grain and keeps the whole piece light in a room. A table that anchors a dining space without dominating 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    The Stourton's character lives in the contrast between its base and its top. \u003cstrong\u003eThe trestle uses two solid turned baluster columns connected by a low stretcher\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bones of a centuries-old refectory table — but the top is detailed in a much more contemporary way, with a clean panelled construction, a flat moulded edge and a softened limed finish that lets the mindi grain read clearly without the orange tones of stained alternatives. Crucially, the trestle base sits inboard of the table ends, leaving the corner seats completely unobstructed; nobody at this table is straddling a leg. The extension works on a butterfly mechanism — the leaves fold and store inside the table itself rather than living separately in a cupboard — and the engineered metal slides keep the action smooth even at full extension. The result is a table that has the presence of an antique and the everyday usability of a modern piece.\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 for a tonally matched scheme, or layer with linen-upholstered chairs for a softer, more relaxed pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"suits-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eModern Rustic\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eContemporary\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eScandinavian\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eTransitional\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eCoastal\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eCountry\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 butterfly extension work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe two halves of the top pull apart on engineered metal slides. The leaves are stored inside the table itself — they fold up and out into position rather than needing to be retrieved from a cupboard. One leaf takes the table from 180cm to 230cm (seats up to eight), both leaves take it to 280cm (seats up to ten). Closed, it sits at 180cm and seats six comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhat's the clearance for chairs and laps?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThere's 72.5cm of clearance to the floor at the long sides and 63cm at the table ends below the lip. That's enough for standard dining chairs to tuck fully under and for adults to sit comfortably without knocking knees against the apron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhat is mindi wood, and how does it compare to oak?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eMindi is a hardwood grown in South-East Asia with a grain pattern and density comparable to oak — warm, lightly figured and strong enough for daily use. It tends to be lighter in tone than European oak, which is why it takes a limed finish so well. Cared for properly, it has the same long lifespan as any quality hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow do I care for the limed finish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eWipe spills promptly with a slightly damp cloth and dry the surface immediately — standing moisture can mark the finish over time. Use placemats and coasters under hot dishes and wet glasses. A light wax once or twice a year keeps the top even. Avoid silicone-based polishes and abrasive cleaners.\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 mindi 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\"\u003e180cm · 230cm · 280cm\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\"\u003eFloor clearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003e72.5cm sides · 63cm ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eLeaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eTwo × 50cm, stored internally\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\"\u003e100 kg\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    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CharlesTed Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57999294005573,"sku":"FURFBI-F9-AG28PL-SS26","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9782\/7397\/files\/Stourton_dining_table.png?v=1779106072","url":"https:\/\/www.charlestedhome.co.uk\/products\/stourton-extending-dining-table","provider":"CharlesTed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}