The expansion leaves are stored within the table and, in just four seconds, smoothly and quickly emerge upon rotation, rising and radially expanding outwards as the entire top is turned through 30˚.

A few years ago, the world of fine woodworking was presented with the Fletcher Capstan table. It’s a round table, able to expand its diameter merely by rotating the top. A gloriously engineer… ...

But when he turns it clockwise, something amazing happens. The ingenious round table is built so that rotating it causes the six segments to expand radially.

We found the best round dining tables that offer a more intimate dining experience for everyday meals, holiday dinners and beyond.

ONE question that has had furniture designers scratching their heads for years has been this: how do you get a round table that seats six, say, to expand at Christmas or Thanksgiving to fit 12 ...

There are more choices available now for expandable round tables — some grow round, others grow oval. 2. Style Choose something classic, whether contemporary or traditional in style.