The Padua in white washed elm is 2.2m long x 1m wide for $1799 (with a bigger 2.6m version available) at Living By Design.

Benchwright extending plank hardwood table, shown in seadrift finish, comes in popular veneers, reminiscent of an early 20th work table, 1.88m x 1.02m, $2679 at Pottery Barn.

The Global Rectangular Dining Table is a classic, that is 2200m long x 1000 deep, $3500, at MCM House.

Sika Design’s George teak extension table in solid oak, fruitwood, 200 x 280cm, at Domo.

The Global Circular Dining Table is simple architectural luxury, 1200 depth and 730 height, $2250, at MCM House.

Mockelby solid wood farmhouse-style table, 235 x 100cm, is $999 at Ikea.

The Provence French limed oak double extension farmhouse table with cleated top and slim chamfered legs joinined in lime oak finish extends from 1m to 5m, from $4,860 at Sally Beresford.

The Manyara table in teak or mahogany with old grey finish, is 200cm long, x 90cm, and on sale now for $1529 at La Masion.

The Bold Casa solid timber oak lookalike table comes in various sizes and finishes, shown in 3.5m x 1.2m, $7995, at Weylandts.

The handcrafted Naples trestle-style table in recycled teak, 260cm x 110cm, $2999, at Living by Design.