(Image credit: Crate & Barrel) Drop-leaf and gateleg tables are a godsend for small homes. Keep the leaves down and conserve valuable space, or raise them up and squeeze additional people in at the dinner table. The holidays are just around the corner, so explore these 15 great picks for 2016. International Concepts Dining Table with Dual Drop Leaf I own a few International Concepts pieces, and they're easy to build and pretty sturdy for the price. They come unfinished, which you can chose to leave as-is for a rather Scandi look, or stain/paint to your liking. Size when fully extended: 30"H x 40"W x 24"D Drop Leaf Rustic 40" Dining Table - Brown Another great budget option is this drop-leaf dining table from Target. Its metal legs are designed to maximize leg room under the table. Size when fully extended: 30"H x 40"W x 43"D Drop-Leaf Table, Bamboo, White Wood and white is a clean and refreshing combo in the modern PS 2012 drop-leaf table from IKEA.
Size when fully extended: 29 1/8" H x 54 3/8"W x 31 1/2"D Driness Extendable Dining Table Wayfair offers the modern and multi-functional Holly & Martin Driness Extendable Table for a modest price. When not in use as a dining table, the legs fold in and the side leaves drop to create a console table. Size when fully extended: 29.5"H x 32.99"D x 63"W Round Weathered Gray Wood Jozy Drop Leaf Table Perfect for small dining areas, or for any room really that needs a versatile piece of furniture. The weather gray finish modernizes the classic silhouette of this table. Size when fully extended: 30.2"H x 36" diameter Jofran Pacific Heights Drop Leaf Sofa Table/Desk Made of solid wood with a weather finished, just drop the 9-inch leaves on either one or both sides to turn a casual dining table into a desk or console table. Size when fully extended: 31"H x 36"D x 56"W Shayne Round Drop-Leaf Kitchen Table, 49" x 26", Antique White It's not often you come across a dining table that wears multiple hats.
The Shayne table from Pottery Barn extends from 26 inches up to 54 inches, and also offers two sizable center shelves for storage. Size when fully extended: 30"H x 54"L x 49"W Box Frame Drop Leaf Expandable Table A table for the warm industrial lover with limited space. When closed, it's a manageable 24" wide, but doubles in size when both leaves are up. Size when fully extended: 30"H x 48"W x 32"D World Market's Arcadia Extension Table is solid, with thick carved legs, and seats up to eight. At about $500, it's also a good price point. Size when fully extended: 30"H x 36"W x 96"L Origami Drop Leaf Rectangular Dining Table With nearly perfect ratings, the Origami Drop Leaf Dining Table from Crate & Barrel is rustic modern and acts as a buffet or console table when folded down, but extends out to a full-on dining table to boot. Size when fully extended: 30"H x 38"D x 60"W Gabby Hansel Drop Leaf Table Another fantastic dining table option that folds up to a super slender 17.75"—ideal as a sofa or console table, buffet or even a desk!
Size when fully extended: 31"H x 37"D x 48.75"W Slater Mill Drop Leaf Table The Slater Mill table from Thomasville Furniture is an updated version of a classic farmhouse table, except it folds up to a tiny 13 inches deep. The gateleg design makes conversion quick and easy. Size when fully extended: 30"H x 60"D x 56"W This Room & Board option is all about Shaker simplicity, and a solid basic. It comes in four standard colors (and one longer lead stain). Size when fully extended: 29"H x 34"D x 46"W Belle Maison Francaise Drop-Leaf Gate Leg Table Sometimes, square or rectangular just doesn't work for your space. Enter this beautiful country French round option with two drop leafs and simple gate legs. Size when fully extended: 30"H x 47" diameter Sumner Extending Dining Table You'll have tons of extra room with Pottery Barn's Sumner table. It extends out to a whopping 120 inches and begs to be used for Thanksgiving dinners with the family.
Size when fully extended: 30.5"H x 40"D by 120"W Used & new (25) from $113.03 Winsome Wood 42-Inch Round Drop Leaf TableDetailsWinsome Wood Folding Chairs, Natural Finish, Set of 4 FREE Shipping. DetailsIkeas MALINDA Chair cushion, light beige-4 Pack FREE Shipping. Buy "Winsome Wood 42-Inch Round Drop Leaf Table” from Amazon Open-Box & Used and save 43% off the $200.00 list price. Straightforward and economical, this Winsome Wood 42-inch round drop leaf table doesn't scrimp on quality: sturdy solid/composite wood construction and subtle tailoring make it a useful piece for years to come. When guests arrive, the table's two leaves fold out to make room for four with a graceful beveled top edge and slender, tapered legs that provide plenty of support without bulk. With just one leaf up, the table works well in small spaces like studios or kitchen breakfast areas. To store, simply put both leaves down and collapse the crossed support rails. The table's Light Oak finish is casual and warm under colorful placemats for everyday use or add a linen tablecloth and china settings for more elegant affairs.
It measures 29-1/2 inches high and comes fully assembled. Straightforward and economical, this Winsome Wood 42-inch round drop leaf table doesn't scrimp on quality: sturdy solid wood construction and subtle tailoring make it a useful piece for years to come. It measures 29-1/2 inches high and comes fully assembled. 42 x 42 x 29.5 inches 4.1 out of 5 stars #11,686 in Home and Garden (See top 100) #9,771 in Home & Kitchen > Furniture 49.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) 5 star51%4 star23%3 star12%2 star5%1 star9%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsPretty good interim dining table beautiful but wobbly when folded up Good for its PurposeGood, solid table Table does not function properly.Good buy for the price See and discover other items: round oak table, drop leaf tables for small spaces, dining room tables with leaves, small round table Gloucester Extendable Dining Table Jonquille Extendable Dining Table
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