Venjakob Extending Dining Tables

An extending dining table gives you flexibility without making the room work around a large table every day. Venjakob offers a broad choice of sizes and extension capacities, so the first decision is how much table you need most of the time and how much extra space you realistically need when guests arrive.

Choose the everyday size before the extended size

Check that there is comfortable space to walk around the table and pull chairs out when it is closed, then consider how often you are likely to extend it and how many additional seats you genuinely need.

The extension mechanism is worth trying in person

This is one of the areas where Venjakob's German engineering is particularly noticeable. The actions are carefully made, and the difference in how smoothly a table opens, closes and supports its extension leaves is much easier to appreciate when you use the mechanism yourself.

Different models offer different extension capacities, so tables that look similar at first glance can suit very different patterns of entertaining.

Think about the base and where everyone will sit

As the table grows, check what happens to the leg position and usable seating space. A pedestal or centrally positioned base can make it easier to arrange chairs and benches, while other designs may suit customers who prefer end or corner supports.

Compare the top materials as well as the finish

Depending on the model, Venjakob tables can be available with solid wood, veneered or HPL tops. Each changes the look, feel and price, so it is worth comparing the options rather than assuming the highest specification is automatically the best fit.

We display several Venjakob dining tables at Ash Vale, giving you the opportunity to try different extension systems and compare sizes and top materials in person. You can also compare them with our wider range of extending dining tables.