Short answer: All three tables are rectangular and extend. Choose the Ushi or Vela for their shared size and your preferred legs and chairs, or the Orsa, the largest, for its published heat and scratch resistant top.
The right table depends on your floor space and how often you host. The Ushi and the Vela share one size, 157.6 x 98 cm (62.0 x 38.6 inches) closed and 197.6 cm (77.8 inches) extended, and they differ mainly in leg and chair design. The Orsa is 167 x 106.5 cm (65.7 x 41.9 inches) closed and 213.4 cm (84.0 inches) extended. On our Australian dining set page you can pair any of the three tables with Ushi or Vela chairs and benches.
On This Page
- The three tables at a glance
- How the sizes differ
- Shape and style
- Tabletop and finish
- The extension
- Chairs and benches
- Our recommendation
- Explore our dining range
The three tables at a glance
This table puts our published figures side by side. The extension leaf folds in and out of each table and is stored inside it, hidden when not in use.
The three tables at a glance
| Ushi | Orsa | Vela | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Closed size (L x W) | 157.6 x 98 cm (62.0 x 38.6 in) | 167 x 106.5 cm (65.7 x 41.9 in) | 157.6 x 98 cm (62.0 x 38.6 in) |
| Extended length | 197.6 cm (77.8 in) | 213.4 cm (84.0 in) | 197.6 cm (77.8 in) |
| Height | 76.8 cm (30.2 in) | 77.1 cm (30.4 in) | 76.8 cm (30.2 in) |
| Tabletop | MDF with ash wood veneer | Solid and veneered ash wood, MDF | MDF with ash wood veneer |
| Frame | Solid ash wood | Solid ash wood | Solid ash wood |
| Seats, closed / extended | Up to 6 / up to 8 | Up to 6 / up to 8 | Up to 6 / up to 8 |
| Finishes | Oak, walnut | Oak, walnut | Oak, walnut |
How the sizes differ
The Ushi and Vela tables are identical in length, width and height, so choosing between them is about look and chairs, not floor space. At 98 cm (38.6 inches) wide they are the more compact pair, which helps in a small dining area or beside an island.
The Orsa is 9.4 cm (3.7 inches) longer and 8.5 cm (3.3 inches) wider when closed, and its extension adds 46.4 cm (18.3 inches) against 40 cm (15.8 inches). Plan for about 91 cm (36 inches) between the table edge and the nearest wall or furniture, measured with the extension out. That is general advice, not a product specification. Our guide to how big a dining table you need goes further.
Shape and style
Not all dining tables are rectangular: round, oval and square tables exist. Our Ushi, Orsa and Vela are all rectangular, and an extension grows the table along its length while the width stays the same.
The Vela and Ushi are rooted in Japandi and mid-century modern style, and the Orsa has a round-leg design. The Ushi legs have a 9 x 9 cm (3.5 x 3.5 inch) footprint, the Vela legs 3.5 x 8 cm (1.4 x 3.1 inches), and the Orsa legs measure about 12 cm (4.7 inches) across.
Tabletop and finish
The Ushi and Vela tops are 15 mm MDF with a 0.3 mm ash wood veneer and a lacquer finish. The Orsa top combines solid ash wood with veneer-laminated MDF in a satin finish. On all three, the frame is solid ash wood. Our guide to dining table materials explains veneer and solid wood.
Our dining set page describes the finishes on our tables as scratch and heat resistant. For the Orsa we publish tested limits: heat resistant up to 177°C (350°F), and scratch resistant against tableware and kitchenware under 4.5 kg (10 lb). We do not publish those figures for the Ushi or Vela. Use trivets under very hot pans on any table.
The extension
On our dining set page you choose "No extension" or "Table extension". The page lists seating for up to 6 without it and up to 8 with it. The leaf is stored inside the table: it folds in and out and stays hidden when not in use. The Orsa extension also has its own extender module page. See our guide to extendable dining tables for hosting ideas.
Chairs and benches
On our Australian dining set page you can order any of the three tables as a table only, with chairs, with benches, or with a bench and chairs. The chair style options are Ushi and Vela, including when you choose the Orsa table. The Orsa table is sold in Australia; we do not list an Orsa chair there.
Chairs and benches
| Chair | Width | Overall height | Seat height | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushi | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 77.3 cm (30.4 in) | 47 cm (18.5 in) | Cushion with removable, machine-washable cover |
| Vela | 53.1 cm (20.9 in) | 79.3 cm (31.2 in) | 48.2 cm (19.0 in) | Cushions with removable, machine-washable covers |
The Ushi chair is the slightly narrower of the two, and the Vela chair has the higher seat. The Vela bench is 150 cm (59 inches) long and 38 cm (15 inches) deep. Our guide to a dining bench or chairs compares the two, and our care guide covers the washable covers.
Our recommendation
- Small dining area that hosts sometimes: the Ushi or the Vela. You get 157.6 cm (62.0 inches) every day and 197.6 cm (77.8 inches) for dinner. See our guide to compact dining sets.
- Larger room or frequent hosting: the Orsa, at 213.4 cm (84.0 inches) extended.
- A top with published heat and scratch figures: the Orsa.
- Choosing between Ushi and Vela: pick the leg style and chair you prefer, since the table size is the same.
Measure your dining room, including the walkway around the table with the extension out, before you choose.
Explore our dining range
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.