Short answer: The Orsa dining table has a tabletop of solid ash wood and veneer-laminated MDF in Oak or Walnut with a satin finish. It measures 167 x 106.5 cm (65.7 x 41.9 inches) closed and grows to 213.4 cm (84.0 inches) long with the extension leaf.
The extension leaf is stored inside the table. We list the top as heat resistant up to 177°C (350°F) and scratch resistant against tableware and kitchenware weighing less than 4.5 kg. Orsa is our largest dining table, so it suits dining rooms with space to spare and households that host often. This guide covers the materials, the sizes and the limits of each claim.
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- What is the Orsa dining table?
- What is the Orsa tabletop made of?
- How heat and scratch resistant is the Orsa top?
- How big is the Orsa table, and how does the extension work?
- Which chairs go with the Orsa table?
- How does the Orsa ship and go together?
- Who is the Orsa for, and who is it not for?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our dining range
What is the Orsa dining table?
Orsa is a rectangular dining table with a solid ash wood frame, sold through our dining set page. There you choose Oak or Walnut, with or without the extension, and as a table only or with chairs or benches. On the Australian site the chairs and benches in the Orsa set are in the Vela or Ushi style, so you can match the table to the seating you prefer.
For the other two tables, read our guides to the Ushi dining table and the Vela dining collection, or compare all three in Ushi vs Orsa vs Vela dining tables.
What is the Orsa tabletop made of?
The top combines solid ash wood with veneer-laminated MDF. Veneer is a thin layer of real ash wood bonded to an MDF core, and the finish is satin. Our guide to solid wood vs veneer dining tables explains why we describe each part exactly.
What is the Orsa tabletop made of?
| Part | Material |
|---|---|
| Tabletop and extension leaf | Solid ash wood and veneer-laminated MDF, Oak or Walnut, satin finish |
| Legs and stretcher | Solid ash wood, satin finish |
Oak and Walnut are the two finishes selectable on the Australian product page today.
How heat and scratch resistant is the Orsa top?
We list the top as heat resistant up to 177°C (350°F), and as scratch resistant against tableware and kitchenware items weighing less than 4.5 kg. The figures describe everyday use with plates, cutlery and serving dishes.
They do not mean the top is indestructible. Use a trivet under very hot pans, use coasters, and avoid dragging heavy or sharp objects across the surface. For care, wipe spills promptly and avoid harsh cleaners.
How big is the Orsa table, and how does the extension work?
How big is the Orsa table, and how does the extension work?
| Orsa table | Length x width | Height | Space under the stretcher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | 167 x 106.5 cm (65.7 x 41.9 in) | 77.1 cm (30.4 in) | 66.2 cm (26.1 in) |
| With extension | 213.4 x 106.5 cm (84.0 x 41.9 in) | 77.1 cm (30.4 in) | 66.2 cm (26.1 in) |
The extension adds 46.4 cm (18.3 inches) to the length and nothing to the width. The leaf is stored inside the table: it folds in and out and stays hidden when you do not need it, so there is no loose leaf to store. The two tabletop halves are interchangeable, and a latch locks them in place. Our site also lists the Orsa dining table extender as a separate module in Oak or Walnut. The table seats 4 to 6 people closed and 6 to 8 extended, using a common guideline of about 61 cm (24 inches) of table edge per person, which is general advice, not a product specification.
Measure the extended table against your room, because that is when it is busiest. Walking paths of at least 76 cm (30 inches) work, and 91 cm (36 inches) is more comfortable, which means a room about 396 cm (156 inches) long and 289 cm (114 inches) wide for the comfortable case. Our guides to how big a dining table you need and extendable dining tables for hosting go further.
Which chairs go with the Orsa table?
On the Australian dining set page, the seating for an Orsa set comes in two styles, Vela and Ushi, with layouts of 4 or 6 chairs, 2 benches, 1 bench with 2 or 4 chairs, or 2 benches with 2 chairs. Pick the style you like, then check the seat height and width against the table on the product page. Our guide to dining benches vs chairs compares seating, and our Vela dining collection guide covers the chairs in more detail.
How does the Orsa ship and go together?
The table arrives in boxes for the tabletops, the legs and stretchers, and the extension. The heaviest weighs 21.8 kg and the largest measures 120 x 68 x 20 cm (47.2 x 26.8 x 7.9 inches). The hardware includes an Allen key, and felt pads are glued under each leg to protect your floor.
Who is the Orsa for, and who is it not for?
Orsa suits larger dining rooms, open-plan homes with space around the table and households that host groups of 6 to 8. It may not suit a small room, where the Vela or Ushi is a better fit (see our compact dining sets guide). It has no built-in storage apart from the hidden leaf, so pair it with a credenza if you need dish storage nearby. It is a rectangle, not a round table.
Our recommendation
- A large room that hosts often: the Orsa, extended to 213.4 cm (84.0 inches).
- A small room or tight walkways: the Vela or Ushi.
- Storage next to the table: add a credenza, since the Orsa has none.
Explore our dining range
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.