Link doesn't bring me to the table

Odd--it does for me:

http://cgi.ebay.com/FANTASTIC-DESIGNER-DANISH-MODERN-TEAK-7FT-DINING-TABLE_W0QQitemZ120188850015QQihZ002QQcategoryZ63576QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or try danish oval trestle table for key words

I used to have a trestle table and didn't find that it caused huge problems when expanded for guests. Perhaps you could email the seller and ask for the dimensions? It's a great looking table in very good condition -- very tempting.

This table may be too modern for you, but here is one that I was considering last year when I was in a market for a new kitchen table. It's from Scandinavian Designs. There is another table also with different ends--but same idea. What I like about it is that it's pretty compact, yet both ends pull out when you need extra seating. My friend has very similar table and it works great.

Here is a link that might be useful: Table

Val

That one is very very similar to the one I have now (but that is too narrow). The pull-out ends are nearly useles, we have found. You can seat one extra person but the way the legs are, you can't put any more than that at each end. That's why I like the other leg design.

I'm just concerned that the curving-out legs will be in the way of adding extra chairs.

I have attached a link to the second table I love, with straight legs. It's also lovely but the other makes my heart sing for its strong, simple, graceful lines. But the second one makes me happy too.

Here is a link that might be useful: Second table

I agree I like the first one you pictured better. The legs actually look pretty sleek to me--though since they are set in from the table, you will have some issues with the chairs. Can you ask the seller to place some chairs around the table (like 6 or however many you wish to use) and push them in and take a pic of the corners so you can see how they work? For a used table with no chairs, that is still pretty pricy plus you would need to pay shipping.

Have you tried looking locally for a similar table? Or perhaps you can find one at a furniture store with similar legs and check it out. That would be difficult to find out without actually sitting there--since is would depend on where the legs are located in relationship to the top.

BTW, how many would you plan to seat daily and how many occasionally. Are we talking 4 and 6 or 6 and 8 - or more? I think the general rule of thumb is to allow 24" per diner--though you can squeeze in with less--assuming your chairs are sleek. In fact, that was the main reason I choose my table--for it's sleek chairs. I seat 6 at a 36x50" table.

Val

Your idea of sleek chairs is good. Fits with what I like, plus it would make chairs fit. It's usually just the two of us but I want to be able to seat up to 8 a couple times a year. Maybe more often if I felt I had a place for people to sit!

I saw a similar table once locally on Craigslist (but was getting ready to leave town so couldn't follow up) but it and a hutch were something like 3K. Yikes. I've looked at furniture stores with no luck but will try again.

Here's a trick that I learned from a designer in NC to expand a table for the once in awhile big dinner party.

He said to get a cabinet grade piece of smooth plywood from the big box store ($28) that measures 4 ft x 8 ft. We have done this once. Tape the edges with masking tape to make them smooth. Put a rubber waffle rug pad down on top of the existing table to keep it safe and put the plywood on top. Put a table pad ($16 from LNT) on top of the plywood. Put a nice table cloth ($45 hotel cloth from WS) on top.

With this temporary fix, you can seat 10 people comfortably with 4 on each long side and 1 on each end. You can put 2 on each end, but it's a tight squeeze with the corners. There's no way to bump the existing table legs because of the extension over the edges. For that meal, our guests stayed and stayed at the table chatting because everyone was so comfortable!

A thick piece of cabinet grade plywood is very sturdy and will go unnoticed if it is padded and covered with a cloth.

It takes two strong folks to carry this thing, so that's the downside. Then, you need a place to store it flat if you plan to use it again. Anyway, just a good tip if you run out of space and can't find a table that you want.

I used to have a long Danish table like in your first photo. It was very nice quality with two leaves stored inside. My ex still has it!

wonbyherwits

You used to have the same table? Oooh, the voice of experience. Did those curved-out legs ever get in the way of trying to squeeze in a couple extra chairs? Or did you use the plywood trick and it wasn't an issue? Did you like the table too (obviously your ex did/does!) What do you think of the price?

Robin

Robin, during that phase of my life, I loved the table. It was purchased from a Danish furniture company. It extended so far and it was so wide, that we didn't have to worry about having enough space (or using plywood tricks). I don't recall that the legs (trestle style, flat footed)ever got in the way. However, I don't think that we ever had more than 8 at the table. Since my ex bought it from me years after our divorce (I was moving), I guess he loves it and I guess his 2nd wife loves it, too. They still have it and it still looks brand new (yes, we're all friends). I think we bought ours in 1989 and it was brand new. So, I don't know about the age of those tables you posted.

Cameron