Short answer: Choose the table that leaves comfortable room to walk and pull out chairs when it is fully extended, not only when it is closed. Our rectangular tables measure 62.0 inches (157.6 cm) closed and 77.8 inches (197.6 cm) extended (Vela and Ushi).
We describe our extendable tables as growing to host groups of 6 to 8. The right choice depends on how often you entertain, how much space surrounds the table and whether the room doubles as a walkway.
On This Page
- Start with the room, not the table
- Cozey dining table sizes at a glance
- How much length do you need per person?
- Closed or extended: how to plan for both
- Legroom and clearance under the table
- Choosing between Vela and Ushi
- Explore Cozey dining
Start with the room, not the table
Measure the length and width of the space the table will sit in, then measure the distance from where the table will stand to every wall, door and piece of furniture around it. A common planning guideline is to leave about 36 inches (91 cm) between the table edge and the nearest wall or furniture so that someone can walk behind a seated person. This is general layout advice rather than a product specification, so adjust it for your own home.
Measure with the extension in place if you plan to use it. A table that fits closed but blocks a doorway when extended will frustrate you at the moments you most want it to work.
Cozey dining table sizes at a glance
Cozey dining table sizes at a glance
| Table | Closed (L x W) | Extended length | Height | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vela | 62.0 x 38.6 in (157.6 x 98 cm) | 77.8 in (197.6 cm) | 30.2 in (76.8 cm) | Rectangle |
| Ushi | 62.0 x 38.6 in (157.6 x 98 cm) | 77.8 in (197.6 cm) | 30.2 in (76.8 cm) | Rectangle |
The extension adds about 15.7 inches (40 cm) to Vela and Ushi.
How much length do you need per person?
A widely used guideline is about 24 inches (61 cm) of table edge per diner. By that guideline, 62 inches of Vela or Ushi suits a smaller group and the extended 77.8 inches suits a larger one. Treat the number as a starting point: wider chairs, centrepieces and shared dishes all change how comfortable a table feels.
Check the chair widths as well. The Ushi chair is about 20.6 inches (52.4 cm) wide and the Vela chair 20.9 inches (53.1 cm).
Closed or extended: how to plan for both
Plan the room for the table's everyday size, then confirm that the extended size still works for the occasional large gathering. If the extended table would block a path, check whether you can pull the table away from a wall or open the nearby door before you rely on the extra length.
- Everyday use: use the closed dimensions to decide how much floor space the table permanently occupies.
- Hosting: use the extended length to check walkways, sideboards and doors.
- Moving the table: the extension is a separate leaf, so you can store it when you are not using it.
Legroom and clearance under the table
Our tables have a clear height under the stretcher or frame of 26.0 inches (66 cm) under the Vela and Ushi stretcher. Chair seat heights are close to 18 inches (about 46 to 48 cm), which leaves room for knees under a table that is about 30 inches (about 77 cm) high.
Choosing between Vela and Ushi
- Vela and Ushi: the same table footprint, a good fit for most dining rooms and for open-plan layouts where the table sits against a wall for everyday use.
For help with small rooms, read our guide to compact dining sets for small spaces, and see the broader contemporary dining room sets buyer's guide.
Explore Cozey dining
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page for your selected table before ordering.