Large-scale gatherings demand flexible seating solutions that accommodate shifting guest counts without sacrificing style. The Essentials For Living Monastery Extendable Rectangular Dining Table, available at LOOMLAN with free shipping, transforms from an 84-inch extendable dining table into a 120-inch centerpiece that seats up to twelve guests using two removable 18-inch leaves.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Essentials For Living |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (collapsed) | 84 W × 43 D × 30 H inches |
| Dimensions (extended) | 120 W × 43 D × 30 H inches |
| Material | Solid oak wood, oak veneer |
| Finish | Reinforced smoke gray oak with stain-resistant treatment |
| Extension Leaves | Two removable leaves, 18 inches each |
| Weight | 337 lb |
| Base Style | Traditional trestle base |
| Apron Height | 26 inches |
What Is an Extendable Dining Table?
An extendable dining table features removable or fold-out leaves that increase the tabletop surface area to accommodate additional diners. This design allows a single piece of furniture to serve both intimate daily meals and large gatherings without requiring permanent floor space for the expanded footprint.
What You Get With the Essentials For Living Monastery
- Dramatic Expansion Range -- two 18-inch leaves extend the table from 84 to 120 inches, adding seating for four additional guests.
- Stain-Resistant Surface -- a reinforced smoke gray oak finish protects against everyday spills and simplifies cleanup after dinner parties.
- Traditional Trestle Base -- farmhouse-inspired legs provide structural stability while eliminating corner posts that restrict legroom.
- Solid Wood Construction -- a combination of solid oak and oak veneer delivers natural grain variation and long-term durability.
- Generous Apron Clearance -- 26-inch apron height offers comfortable knee space for adults seated in standard dining chairs.
- Substantial Weight Capacity -- 337-pound construction supports heavy serveware and centerpieces without flexing.
How Do You Style a Trestle Base Farmhouse Dining Table That Seats 12?
Pair this wood dining table with upholstered parsons chairs from our dining room furniture collection to soften the rustic oak frame, or mix in a bench along one side for family-style seating. A low-profile linear chandelier suspended above the extended length emphasizes the table's horizontal scale, while a jute area rug from our living room furniture category anchors the dining zone in open-concept layouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size dining table seats 8 people?
- An 84-inch rectangular table comfortably seats eight guests with 21 inches of elbow room per person; this Monastery table accommodates eight in its collapsed state and twelve when extended to 120 inches.
- How many inches per person at a dining table?
- Standard dining requires 24 inches of table width per person for comfortable elbow room, though 21 inches is acceptable for casual meals.
- What is the best wood for a dining table?
- Oak offers exceptional hardness and scratch resistance, making it ideal for high-traffic dining surfaces that must withstand daily use.
- Is a round or rectangular dining table better for a small room?
- Rectangular tables maximize seating capacity in narrow dining rooms by placing long edges parallel to walls, while round tables improve traffic flow in square spaces.
- What shape dining table seats the most people?
- Rectangular tables seat the most guests per square foot because they eliminate the unusable corner space inherent in round or oval designs.
- Does this table ship fully assembled?
- The table requires minor assembly of the trestle base to the tabletop; the extension leaves store separately and insert without tools.
Trade & Commercial Specifications
Hospitality designers and contract buyers can access this extendable dining table through LOOMLAN's trade program, which delivers commercial-grade furnishings for restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms. The 337-pound frame and stain-resistant finish meet the durability demands of high-turnover environments, while the trestle base accommodates wheelchair clearance.
| Trade Pricing | Up to 40% off retail -- apply free |
|---|---|
| Commercial Use | Approved for residential and light-commercial applications |
| Volume Orders | Project Concierge support for orders over $5,000 |
