5 Oval Extendable Dining Tables We'd Choose for Our Own Homes

Oval extendable dining tables have always had a special place at Milola. There's something about their softer shape that feels more welcoming than a traditional rectangular table. They encourage conversation, work beautifully in open-plan spaces and make it easier to fit everyone around the table when friends or family come to visit.

Over the years, we've helped customers choose hundreds of dining tables, but when discussing the ones we'd happily have in our own homes, a few designs come up again and again. Some are timeless bestsellers, some are statement pieces, and some simply make everyday family life easier.

Here are five of our favourite oval tables.

1. AMELIA Oval Extendable Dining Table

If we had to choose just one, this would be it.

The AMELIA Oval Extendable Dining Table by Kristensen Kristensen is the natural evolution of the AMELIA Round Dining Table, which has been one of Milola's best-selling dining tables for years. It takes everything customers love about the original design and stretches it into an elegant oval silhouette that feels both contemporary and timeless.

What makes it so special is the balance between beauty and practicality. The distinctive angled legs give it a real presence in the room, while the incredibly soft edges and seamless extension mechanism make it genuinely family-friendly. It's a statement piece, but not one that feels too precious to be used every day.

Crafted from solid wood and available in a wide range of finishes, every version of the AMELIA feels warm, inviting and beautifully made.

Why we'd choose it: It's one of those rare tables that looks just as good dressed for a dinner party as it does covered in homework, coffee cups and everyday life.

ECLIPSE Oval Extendable Dining Table

For a More Understated, Architectural Look

The ECLIPSE by Danform takes a very different approach to oval dining table design. Where the AMELIA feels soft and organic, the ECLIPSE feels sharper and more architectural. The clean lines, elegant conical legs and slimmer top create a more minimalist aesthetic that's perfect for contemporary interiors.

The oval shape softens the design, but only slightly. This isn't a particularly romantic or traditional table. It's cool, confident and understated.

We often find ourselves recommending it to customers who love Scandinavian design but want something with a slightly more modern edge.

Why we'd choose it: The ECLIPSE proves that an extendable table doesn't have to look bulky. It's streamlined, refined and quietly stylish.

3. CASO 777 Oval Extendable Dining Table

The Classic Scandinavian Choice

If someone asked us to picture a classic Scandinavian dining table, the CASO 777 would be very close.

Available in natural oak or white-oiled oak, it celebrates everything we love about traditional Scandi furniture. Light woods, simple forms and an easy, effortless warmth that makes a room feel instantly more relaxed.

The curved shape, solid oak construction and practical extension system make it particularly well suited to family life, while the light finishes help open up smaller dining spaces.

There's nothing flashy about the CASO 777, and that's exactly why we like it.

Why we'd choose it: It's calming, timeless and incredibly easy to live with. The kind of table that will still look right in ten years' time.

4. SKOVBY #115 Extendable Dining Table

The Conversation Starter

The SKOVBY #115 Dining Table is technically less oval than some of the other tables in this collection, but that's exactly what makes it interesting.

Rather than a true oval, it sits somewhere between an oval and a rectangle, with beautifully softened corners and a distinctive shape that feels both contemporary and practical.

The standout feature is the impressive central column base, which gives the table a sculptural quality and allows plenty of seating flexibility. It's also equipped with the innovative extension mechanisms that have made Skovby famous among design-conscious families looking for practical furniture.

Why we'd choose it: It offers something a little different. Familiar enough to work in most homes, but distinctive enough to become a real focal point.

Love the shape but want something a bit less curvy? The SKOVBY #117 offers a similar design language with a boat-shaped top.

5. KOI Extendable Dining Table

The Work of Art

Strictly speaking, the KOI isn't an oval table at all. Its elegant boat-shaped top gives it a more sculptural silhouette, and that's exactly why we couldn't leave it off this list.

Created by Pointhouse, the KOI extendable table is one of those pieces that makes people stop and look twice. The flowing shape, beautifully engineered extension system and playful personality make it feel more like a piece of contemporary design than simply somewhere to sit and eat.

For families, there's another big advantage: ceramic. Durable, hard-wearing and designed to cope with everyday life, ceramic surfaces are becoming increasingly popular with customers who want a table that looks beautiful without constantly worrying about marks, spills or wear.

Why we'd choose it: It's practical, but it doesn't look practical. It's artistic, playful and completely different from anything else in the room.

Which One Would We Choose?

While every table here has its own charm, the AMELIA would probably still win the Milola team vote.

Its combination of solid wood craftsmanship, beautifully soft detailing, distinctive leg design and effortless extension mechanism makes it one of those rare pieces that feels equally at home in a design-led interior or a busy family home.

That said, there isn't really a wrong answer. Whether you're drawn to the architectural minimalism of the ECLIPSE, the Nordic simplicity of the CASO 777, the innovative engineering of the SKOVBY #115 or the artistic character of the KOI, each offers a different take on what an extendable dining table can be.

If you're still deciding between oval, boat-shaped or rectangular dining tables, give us a call or visit our showroom in Blonay. We’d love to help you find your perfect piece.