{"product_id":"71-87-inch-extendable-dining-table-for-modern-kitchen-seats-6-10-sleek-gray-finish-with-smooth-telescopic-mechanism-and-scrat","title":"Telescopic Extendable Dining Table - 71 to 87 Inches, Seats 6 to 10, Scratch-Resistant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism is what makes or breaks an extending table, and this one uses a telescopic runner rather than the simpler drop-leaf or butterfly arrangements found on cheaper designs. A telescopic mechanism means the two halves of the table slide apart on guided runners, so the movement is smooth, the halves stay aligned, and the table does not need to be lifted, wrestled, or persuaded into position. Anyone who has struggled with a table that jams halfway open will understand why this matters. A mechanism that works easily is a mechanism that gets used, which is the entire point of buying an extending table in the first place. The range runs from 71 inches to 87 inches, taking the table from a comfortable six-seater to one that handles eight to ten. That is a meaningful jump: 16 inches of additional length is enough for two more places rather than being a token extension that leaves guests sharing an elbow. At its closed length the table already seats six, so unlike smaller extending tables it is not reliant on being opened for ordinary family use. A well-made mechanism is the part of an extending table that justifies its price, and it is not where to economise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is finished with a scratch-resistant surface, which is the specification that determines how a dining table looks after five years rather than five weeks. Dining tables are scratched by crockery, cutlery, keys, laptops, and everything else that gets set down on them, and on a conventional finish those marks accumulate into a dull, scuffed surface. A scratch-resistant top resists that daily attrition and keeps the sleek appearance the design depends on, which matters more on a contemporary table than a rustic one, since a modern finish has nowhere to hide wear. The frame is wood, giving the table its structure and weight, and the sleek grey and white treatment suits contemporary kitchens with handleless cabinetry, composite worktops, and neutral flooring. Care remains worth doing properly despite the resistant top: wipe spills promptly, use a damp cloth and dry it, put mats under hot dishes, and avoid abrasive pads, which will mark even a resistant surface if used with enough pressure over time. The sleek treatment is also easier to keep looking sharp than a textured finish, since a smooth surface wipes completely clean rather than holding residue in the grain. A sleek grey and white pairing also keeps the table feeling light in a room with dark cabinetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required and all necessary tools are included in the carton, so nothing needs to be bought beforehand. Build the table in the room where it will stand, working upside down on a blanket or the flattened packaging to protect the finish, and arrange a second person to help turn it upright once the base is fixed. Allow about an hour. Before ordering, measure the room at the extended 87-inch length rather than the closed 71-inch one, and allow roughly 90 centimetres of clearance on each side for chairs to be pulled out and for people to pass behind them. It is also worth checking that there is room to stand at each end when the table is being extended, since pulling a telescopic table open requires someone at each end with space to move. Chairs are not included. House2Home ships worldwide, and we can confirm the exact open and closed dimensions before you order if it would help you plan the layout. Test the mechanism a few times once the table is built, both to confirm it runs freely and to get a feel for how much room the operation needs before guests are standing around waiting. Chairs that tuck fully underneath will preserve the closed footprint between meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 71 inches closed, 87 inches extended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeats: 6 to 10 depending on configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: smooth telescopic runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTabletop: scratch-resistant surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame material: wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: sleek grey and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: assembly required, all tools included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChairs: not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearance: allow approx. 90cm around the extended table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pieces: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House2Home","offers":[{"title":"United States \/ White","offer_id":49055453839513,"sku":"14:29#White;200007763:201336106","price":428.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/3434\/8185\/files\/hf_20260920_052521_7c1d4d47-d03f-43a9-b376-9895fa92ee00.png?v=1789882458","url":"https:\/\/house2h.com\/products\/71-87-inch-extendable-dining-table-for-modern-kitchen-seats-6-10-sleek-gray-finish-with-smooth-telescopic-mechanism-and-scrat","provider":"House2Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}